Is There Poison in your Medicine Cabinet??

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Poison in your Medicine Cabinet?

 

By: Susan Booth

 

 

The other day, while researching another subject, I came across some startling

information. I don't feel prepared to give you a fully documented article about

this, but the gravity of the information is such that I feel you need to know

right away. Perhaps the poison and its antidote I am concerned about is old hat,

common knowledge with you.

 

But, if not, it should be! " Virtually every hospital emergency room in the

country stocks it as an antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol®) poisoning. " (1)

 

I always knew that Tylenol® (acetaminophen) was toxic to the liver if taken over

long periods of time, or in high doses and particularly when alcohol is consumed

at the same time. These warnings are on the drug containers themselves.

 

Friends and relatives have told me that after normal use of Tylenol®, they were

diagnosed with " fatty liver, " and upon quitting the Tylenol® their condition

improved.

 

What I didn't know was that there are well known (at least among medical

professionals) antidotes! - something that would prevent the damage in the first

place.

 

Liver damage happens when acetaminophen depletes the liver of glutathione, which

normally detoxifies acetaminophen by " binding to dangerous intermediate

metabolites. " (2) " Acetaminophen is one of the more potentially dangerous

analgesic drugs.

 

An intentional overdose can be fatal, and chronic use may cause liver and kidney

damage....Although not fatal, chronic acetaminophen use decreases the functional

capacity of the liver. " (3)

 

The amino acid N-acetyl-cysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen by repleting

glutathione and thereby preventing damage. In the case of an overdose, it must

be taken within 10 to 12 hours of poisoning, but is ineffective if a delay of

about 16 hours has occurred. (4) The amino acid Methionine is also an antidote

if taken at the same time or soon after the ingestion of acetaminophen. (5)

 

In the UK they add the amino acid L-Methionine to their formulations of

acetaminophen (under the brand name of Pameton) in order to reduce the negative

effects of acetaminophen on the liver. " It makes overdose impossible and it only

costs a little more. " (6) Why isn't this done in this country?

 

If drug companies in this country can't or won't add the antidote(s) to their

products, why aren't they at least telling us about these antidotes?

 

Do they want us to remain ill so we continue to " need " their pain-relieving

drugs? Shouldn't this information be readily available, not hidden in obscure

websites (designed mostly for those in the medical field) which the general

public is unlikely to see?

 

When I read about these two amino acids, I had to stop and think... do we carry

these things here at Azure? We've got amino acids, but do we have these two? I

quickly checked the catalog, and was amazed to see that these liver-saving amino

acids are readily available right here in the warehouse. I walked to the shelf

and picked up a bottle of each... could preventing liver damage from Tylenol®

really be this easy?

 

Even if it is, this doesn't mean that acetaminophen or any other " over the

counter " (OTC) drug should be taken with indiscretion. There may be other side

effects. And, of course, there is always the Law of Compensation: something good

is balanced with (compensated by) something bad at another place and/or time.

 

And, it would be hard to say this warning any better than was stated by

HealingPeople.com: " ... it is extremely dangerous to take excessive amounts of

acetaminophen, and we certainly wouldn't count on any of these supplements to

protect you from harm if you do so! " (7)

 

As I stated at the beginning, I'm not prepared to present a fully documented

study on acetaminophen. As with any matter concerning your health, you are the

one that is ultimately responsible for your well being.

 

Even if your doctor helps you a lot, the choice of doctor was up to you. The

best thing you can do is be fully informed so that you can take appropriate

action.

 

Read the labels on all OTCs - many cold and flu medications, cough syrups, and

children's products contain acetaminophen. Take charge of your health regimen.

After all, who is more concerned about how you feel than you?

 

There you have it. If you already knew about this, you are probably exceptional

(and involved with the medical profession).

 

If I have bored you, I apologize. However, the people at LifeExtension ( say:

" ... acetaminophen (sold under Tylenol® and other brand names) has dangerous

side effects that most people are not aware of....

 

Many people either use this class of drug chronically or take

higher-than-recommended doses, not realizing that they are causing liver and

kidney damage.

The long term use of acetaminophen medications can cause other problems as

well " .

 

So, this is just a " heads up " to inform you about some of the problems, risks,

and possible solutions associated with OTCs, and remind you that Azure has a lot

of informative books and literature, as well as nutritious foods and

supplements, to help you in your quest for optimum health.

 

Sources:

(1) www.thenutritionreporter.com/NAC-flu_and_cold_remedy.html

(2) www.hepcvets.com/hbv/hepbfaq/drugsotc.html

(3) www.lef.org/protocols/prtcls-txt/t-prtcl-001.html

(4) www.hepcvets.com/hbv/hepbfaq/drugsotc.html

(5) Ibid.

(6) Ibid.

(7) www.healingpeople.com/hp_html/primapub/pg000116.htm

( www.lef.org/protocols/prtcls-txt/t-prtcl-001.html

(9) Ibid.

 

WARNING:

A known acetaminophen overdose is an emergency situation requiring

hospitalization. If the amount of acetaminophen taken is unknown, do not wait

until symptoms develop to make a decision to seek hospital care. By that time it

is too late and death may be likely. Do not attempt to treat this at home with

oral Mucosil (N-acetyl-cysteine). Hospital monitoring is essential.

 

About the Author:

 

Susan Booth is the publishing director here at Azure - coordinating the content

of the website, catalogs, sale flyers, and informative publications. With a deep

interest in good health, she's an avid reader who seeks out the truth and is

eager to share it.

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