Patent Application
20170232052
Iron in blood is used to carry oxygen on hemoglobin in blood. Iron does this by losing or gaining one electron going from the ferrous (Fe++) to the ferric (Fe+++) state. Iron is also a potent pro-oxidant, catalyzing the production of free radicals that can destroy cells and tissue. As red cells break down over time, the iron in the hemoglobin is released. Excess iron can be stored in body tissues and thus be detrimental to health.
Iron overload is typically treated with phlebotomy or with iron chelation therapy. Phlebotomy is the process of taking blood out of the body. As blood is removed, iron is removed as well. If anemia (low red cell count) is present in addition to iron overload, phlebotomy may not be a viable option. Phlebotomy can require several weeks of blood removal to be effective.
Iron chelation is a drug therapy that uses drugs called iron chelators to remove extra iron. Side effects can include gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rashes and liver function failure.
Iron overload in blood can be reduced by use of a regime that includes daily intake of Psyllium husk. Psyllium is a soluble fiber, which is a seed husk that comes from plants.
For example, 500 milligram of Psyllium husk can be taken three times per day in a regime that avoids intake of iron. The regime may include, for example: (1) drinking lots of fluids, particularly water or juice; (2) eating only foods that are low in iron or have no iron; (3) avoiding blood transfusions; (4) No intake of iron supplements such as ferrous sulfide; (5) intake of three meals per day; (6) monitoring of iron counts in blood.
Dosage amounts of Psyllium husk can be varied based on a number of factors including weight of patient, age of patient, and optimization based on experimentation.
For example, Psyllium husk can be integrated with other ingredients into a pill form. For example, 500 milligrams of Psyllium husk can be combined with 60 milligrams of Olive leaf; 40 milligrams of Hawthore berry and 400 milligrams of parsley to produce a pill to be taken conveniently. Different amounts of each ingredient can be used. Also different ingredients can be used. For iron removal, the active ingredient is Psyllium husk.
Likewise, Psyllium husk can be integrated with other ingredients into compound form. For example, 500 milligrams of Psyllium husk can be combined with 60 milligrams of Olive leaf; 40 milligrams of Hawthorne berry and 400 milligrams of parsley to produce a compound to be taken conveniently. Different amounts of each ingredient can be used. Also different ingredients can be used.
In general, Psyllium husk acts as a natural fiber to expand and absorb. Ingested as a fiber, Psyllium husk works to remove iron and additional toxins. Larger dosages increase the ability to draw out toxins. It is assumed that reducing fiber content of Psyllium husk (e.g., by transforming to a liquid) would reduce the ability to draw out toxins. Also, when combining Psyllium husk with other ingredients, care must be taken to avoid combining with ingredients that work against the ability of Psyllium husk to draw out iron and other toxins. A pure form of Psyllium husk can be a beneficial form to take.
For example, a method for lowering iron in blood might include the following (1) checking iron level in blood; (2) taking daily an amount of Psyllium husk predetermined to be effective in reducing iron level in blood; (3) monitoring iron level; and (4) ceasing or significantly reducing daily intake of Psyllium husk when iron level in blood is detected to be at a desired level. For example, the amount of Psyllium is 1500 milligram taken in 500 milligram doses spaced throughout each day. For example, the method may additionally include avoiding or minimizing intake of iron. For example, the method may additionally include at least one of the following: (1) drinking lots of fluids; (2) eating only foods that are low in iron are low in iron or have no iron; (3) avoiding blood transfusions; (4) foregoing intake of iron supplements; and (5) consuming three meals per day.
While the above, was discussed lowering iron in blood, Psyllium husk can be used to reduce other levels. For example, Psyllium husk can be used to reduce levels of, for example, lead, copper and other metals and minerals.
The foregoing discussion discloses and describes merely exemplary methods and embodiments. As will be understood by those familiar with the art, the disclosed subject matter may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the present disclosure is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
