ependymin

June 26, 2003

I am dubious about the article below. A " pill " is no

substitute for healthy ifestyle. However, as they are talking about

a concentration of what is ormally found in food, it does seem more

like a vitamin or a supplement than a " wonder drug " . I am gonna

keep my eyes peeled for more info.

Alobar

Pill 'may raise average life expectancy by 45 years'

A pill which scientists claim could increase average life expectancy

to 120 years is to be tested in Scotland.

Steve Parkinson, the Scottish-born president of US pharmaceutical

giants CereMedix, revealed the drug is set to be trialled there.

Its creators say the drug will slow down the signs of ageing by

repairing and restoring the body's natural defences, reports the

Daily Record.

At present, average life expectancy in Britain is 75 years old.

The new pill contains the protein ependymin, which is produced by the

brain and stimulates the body into making its own disease-fighting

antioxidants.

These are found in fruit and vegetables, and researchers claim the

new pill has the equivalent effect of eating 30lbs of fruit and

vegetables every day.

Mr Parkinson said: " Everyone taking a pill will feel better and have

more energy. Instead of pumping the patient full of chemicals, we

will be giving them a more natural drug. "

Now trials at Edinburgh University will see if help is at hand and

test the drug on those with lung disease.

The university's Professor Bill MacNee says it could also have a huge

effect on the treatment of Alzheimer's and strokes.

He said: " If it works, it will have all sorts of implications, not

only for lung conditions but any other disease in which oxidative

stress plays a part. "

Story filed: 08:39 Tuesday 24th June 2003

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