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• What’s In My Hair?! Part 11 Wheat Amino Acids

  Posted on March 21st, 2011 How to pass

  An amino acid is a molecule that contains at the very least the following four elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. These acids are extremely important to your daily life, their functions are vital to your metabolism. And they also serve as the building blocks for the proteins in your body. There are many different amino acids that can come together to form chains that make up many different proteins. Because of their importance amino acids are very commonly studied and used by nutritional experts, and scientists in the food industry, and those who study food technology. In industry, the study of amino acids comes back to the production of biodegradable plastics, and other things.

  Our normal diet requires amino acids, but not all of them can be ingested, or even created within our bodies. Some can be applied topically. Amino acids, like wheat amino acid that is derived from plants is of lower value to your body than those that can be derived from things like eggs and milk. But that does not detract from their overall importance to your system. Simply because you require less of one does not mean it is not important.

  For your hair however, wheat amino acids can be very helpful. Like many of the other ingredients already found in the Detox Shampoo, wheat amino acids raise the ability of your natural hair to retain moisture, which in turn also helps to impart shine and gloss to already damaged or dull hair. Because of the molecular weight of this ingredient (which is very low) it can rather easily penetrate into the hair shaft and bind itself onto the hair’s inner fibers. Making it’s inclusion in this product essential for the ability to get into the hair follicle and really cling on.

• Only The Best Ingredients Sorbitol Part 31

  Posted on March 17th, 2011 How to pass

  Our Premium Detox 7 Day Comprehensive Cleansing Program contains many ingredients to help rid your body of the toxins that have built up in your body over your lifetime.  One of these ingredients is sorbitol.  What is sorbitol and how does it help with the detoxifying process.  Well, sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is found in many foods including cookies, chewing gum, throat lozenges, soft drinks and hard candies.  Like Mary Poppins said, “Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.”   Sorbitol occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables and is manufactured from corn syrup.  In addition to being a sweetener, sorbitol acts as an excellent source to help keep the capsules moist.  It is about two thirds as sweet as sucrose with one third fewer calories.  Which means it is a better additive for those with diabetes.  It has been safely used in processed foods for over fifty years and is also used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

  Sorbitol keeps the capsules from drying out or hardening.  It has a cool pleasant taste and provides bulk to the capsules.  It does not contribute to the formation of dental cavities or erode tooth enamel.  Because sorbitol is absorbed slowly, blood glucose and the subsequent insulin release will not increase rapidly. Unlike other artificial sweeteners, sorbitol has some nutritional value because it provides the body with dietary energy.  Because sorbitol is a sugar alcohol it is considered a carbohydrate that is not completely absorbed by the body so that it doesn’t increase the body’s blood sugar level.  (To Be Continued)

• What do we know about marijuana? Part 1

  Posted on March 16th, 2011 How to pass

  I bet the answer to the question “What is the most popular drug in US today?” will not surprise you. However, you might not know some of the true facts about this substance as for public propaganda and media coverage have created a “bad” and untrue reputation to this practically innocent drug. Well, maybe not completely innocent, but definitely the least harmful of all that is out there.

  There are believers that cannabis is harmful for your health and there is not much difference between all of the illegal drugs – they are all bad for you and you should stay away from it by any cost. But people forget that besides being approved for certain medical use, cannabis has never been scientifically proven to be harmful, unlike cocaine, heroin, and other heavy stuff, and even nicotine. We are not trying to advertize pot by any means, but simply stating that it is different. There is no scientific consensus on marijuana use; nevertheless, there is also no scientific proof that casual smoking of pot is harmful to health.

  Despite today’s conviction that marijuana is dangerous for any human being, the conclusion of the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse  concluded back in 1972 that cannabis use is very harmful to health. The researches, studies, and investigations performed by many scientists on humans, animals, and cell cultures since then could not prove anything otherwise. In 1995, based on thirty years of scientific research British medical journal that has been around for centuries, “The Lancet,” concluded that “the smoking of cannabis, even long term, is not harmful to health.”

  There you have it – do not believe the rumors, trust the science.

• What’s In My Hair?! Part 10 Polyglyceryl – 3 Distearate

  Posted on March 15th, 2011 How to pass

  Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate is a synthetic compound made from combining glycerin and a fatty acid. It is used in cosmetics as an emulsifying agent. An Emulsifier is an ingredient that makes it possible for at least two other ingredients that don’t normally want to combine, (like oil and water for example) combine without problem.

  This particular ingredient is a plant-based ingredient. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate is used as the emulsifying agent between the Stearic acid (which can sometimes cause skin irritation) and glycerin so that the Stearic acid can do its job without causing any skin irritation because of its use. The Stearic acid is the essential ingredient here as its use is what helps to coat each and every hair with a thin layer, making it very important in the masking process. Without the use of Stearic acid, and the emulsifying agent of Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate the hairs would not be completely coated, nor would the Stearic Acid be able to stay put on the hairs.

  Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate can be changed in form depending on the temperature that is acting upon it. For it’s use in the Zydot Purifying Shampoo its use is as a liquid, to help spread the purifying shampoo without thinning it out, by guaranteeing that it stays where you put it and coats completely.

  Because the labs that do hair testing will inevitably wash the hair after it has been cut in order to remove most shampoos and gels present on the hairs in order to test them properly Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate is again an immeasurably important ingredient to the process as its ability to provide a water resistant layer upon the hair will make all the difference in keeping the masking agent on the hair instead of watching it wash away quickly and easily.

• Only The Best Ingredients – Cellulose Part 30

  Posted on March 11th, 2011 How to pass

  Cellulose is an excellent source of fiber.  It is the most common organic compound on earth and is found in the cell walls of green plants and many forms of algae.  Cellulose is odorless and has no taste to it and is insoluble in water.  Cellulose is digestible by humans to a certain extent but for the most part it is considered roughage or dietary fiber.  Our Premium Detox 7 Day Comprehensive Cleansing Program contains cellulose for this very reason.

  Fiber is important for the body for keeping weight under control, helping with constipation and in disease prevention.  Fiber absorbs a lot of water in the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass through the body.  Increasing your fiber intake can lower your risk of developing certain conditions.  Fiber can have a positive effect on lowering your risk of heart disease heart disease by altering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and other elements in the blood that can lead to the development of heart disease.

  With the increase in fiber in the diet the passage of food through your system is accelerated thereby preventing harmful substances found in some foods to affect the colon and may help protect against colon cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer.  Fiber in your diet can help regulate blood sugar levels helping people with diabetes or preventing the onset of diabetes.  Adding fiber to your diet may help with diverticulitis, a condition in which small pouches are developed in the wall of the colon which may become inflamed or infected causing pain, diarrhea, constipation and other bowel related problems.  Adding fiber to your diet regulates your digestion.

  Rapid digestion of food leads the body to release glucose, or sugar, into the bloodstream.  When your body releases large amounts of glucose into the bloodstream it also has to release large amounts of insulin to balance things out.  This can lead to gallstones or kidney stones as well as diabetes and higher cholesterol levels.  Including enough fiber in your diet can help you curb your appetite and help you with weight management.  Adding fiber to your diet is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

  (To Be Continued)

• Drug tests for athletes Part 4

  Posted on March 10th, 2011 How to pass

  EPO Drug Testing

  EPO, or Erythropoietin, is a hormone that is produced by the peritubular capillary cells in the kidney and liver. Among its various biological functions, it regulates and controls red blood cell production. This blood doping method is most popular among athletes in such sports as running, cycling, skiing, rowing, biathlon, and others. EPO is suspected to be commonly used back in 90s, but there was no test, blood or urine, that could test for it with a 100 percent certainty. There was an argument that the closed systems that were used by anti-doping agencies did not allow any scientific or statistical validation of the tests. Blood tests that were used only as “indirect” tests to screen and determine whether a urine EPO test was needed. The only information that blood test could give is to confirm that an athlete had an unusual blood profile that could have been caused by the use of Erythropoietin or some other blood boosting drug. And only then the expensive EPO urine test could be performed to determine whether or not the substance in question was the cause of abnormality. Unlike all the other drug tests, EPO blood test is cheaper that the urine test, an unlike all the other blood test – this one was not accurate.

  The first precise test for Erythropoietin was developed only in 2000 by French scientists and then endorsed world-wide. They found a way to determine whether or not Erythropoietin in the blood is exogenous by a slight difference between the two proteins – in this new test a two-dimensional gel electrophoresis is used.

• What’s In My Hair?! Part 9 Octyle Methoxycinnamate

  Posted on March 9th, 2011 How to pass

  Octyle Methoxycinnamate is an organic mix of ingredients to create this one ingredient. It is most often found in sunscreens and lip balms because it is a clear liquid with no odor that cannot be dissolved in water. The reason for its cosmetic use in sunscreens and lip balms is because of its ability to absorb UV-A and UV-B rays that the sub projects onto our skin when we stay out in the sunshine. It is also sometimes used in cosmetics because it has been linked to the reduction of the appearance of scars and blemishes.

  Why it is true that this is a strong chemical used in sunscreens, there is no worry of this chemical causing you any harm as many recent studies have shown that the amount that is included in sunscreens – and in our products – is not a strong enough concentration of the chemical to actually penetrate the outer layer of skin and do any harm.

  This chemical absorbs UVB radiation and is the most used agent for blocking UVB rays in the skin care industry today. The effectiveness of this chemical is reduced over time, which is why you do need to reapply sunscreen every so often, and also why you need to give your hair sample the same day as you use the product because little by little over time the product will start to wear away and make the sample less viable.

  While this chemical is a strong chemical and it rarely causes side effects it has been known to cause minor skin irritation. Within the shampoo however you have nothing to worry about because it has the avocado oil that prevents the skin irritations from occurring.

• Only The Best Ingredients – Magnesium Stearate Part 29

  Posted on March 7th, 2011 How to pass

  Our Premium Detox 7 Day Comprehensive Cleansing Program contains the ingredient Magnesium Stearate.  Magnesium Stearate is commonly found in many vitamins and dietary supplements.  It is a combination of magnesium salts and stearic acid, which is a saturated fat that can be found in many foods such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, butter, milk, grains, and coconut. Magnesium is an essential mineral for your body for the efficient production of enzymes, metabolism of carbohydrates, converting blood sugar into energy, proper insulin production and the relaxation of muscles, including the heart muscle.

  Magnesium stearate is added to many vitamins and supplements because it lubricates the elements in the vitamin supplements and keeps them from sticking to the processing equipment and clumping together during the production process.  Without magnesium stearate the proper proportions of each ingredient in the supplements would be skewed if some of them were stuck to the equipment during processing thus throwing off the quantities of each ingredient for the supplement. It is the most commonly used lubricant for the production of most tablets.

  Also found in baby formula, magnesium stearate is also used in hard candies to bind the sugar together.  It is also used in syrups, ketchup, and sauces as an emulsifier. Used in this manner, magnesium stearate is always used in lower concentrations as low as five to fifteen percent.  Magnesium stearate is used in dietary supplements because it is easy for your body to convert it into a monounsaturated fat, like those found in olive oil, while not raising the levels of harmful cholesterol in your bloodstream.

  (To Be Continued)

• Drug tests for athletes Part 3

  Posted on March 4th, 2011 How to pass

  Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

  Some believe that this natural alternative to anabolic steroids should replace them since it is safer, natural and undetectable in drug tests. The only problem is – HGH is very expensive. Human Growth Hormone is produced by a pituitary gland that is situated right underneath the brain; normally, the production of HGH hits the highest point before and during puberty. Once it is produced, the human growth hormone acts on other glands in the body which, in turn, produce testosterone and epitestosterone and other hormones that contribute to tissue development and natural body growth.

  Back in 1985 a synthetic form of HGH was developed – a recombinant growth hormone or rHGH. It is intended to be used in treatments for patients with growth hormone deficiency or wasting diseases like AIDS.

  This hormone is present in every person, so it is quite hard to tell whether there has been any artificial “illegal” intake. Compared to the use of anabolic steroids, HGH is taken in very small amounts, and also is very expensive since it can be obtained only from a human pituitary gland, but unlike anabolic steroids, HGH is not on the federal controlled substances list. Currently there are no standard or specialized drug tests that can detect the use of HGH by athletes, and the blood test for HGH has considerable weaknesses and is still not available for widespread implementation. Nearly a dozen of domestic and international research projects have been trying to develop an effective and efficient test for this substance for a few decades, but the complexity and the difficulty in detecting synthetic HGH in the blood bar pharmaceutical companies from mass-production of the tests that already exist.

• What’s In My Hair?! Part 8 Butyl Methoxy dibenzoyl Methane

  Posted on March 3rd, 2011 How to pass

  Butyl Methoxy dibenzoyl Methane is most often used in cosmetics and other personal care products because of its UV protection. This is the ingredients greatest accomplishment. Often times it is listed by its more common name Avobenzone. It is such a strong UV Protectorate that only very small amounts of it are needed to get the desired result in any product. Butyl Methoxy dibenzoyl is approved for use world wide, and has been for over 20 years.

  Butyl Methoxy dibenzoyl Methane is one of the most effective ingredients in sunscreens. It’s highly recommended to use sunscreen with this particular ingredient, and is the only chemical ingredient allowed in most European sunscreens because of it’s ability to protect whilst also be safe to use.

  Butyl Methoxy dibenzoyl Methane is a very strong ingredient that can cause staining of clothes, especially if the water you wash in is ‘hard water’. So be sure when using the Zydot Shampoo that you’re careful to not get any drops on your clothes, or towels.

  It is an oil soluble substance – meaning it can be dissolved in water – that unlike many of its completely natural counterparts can absorb UV rays on a much wider scale. Meaning that while most natural ingredients can only absorb UV rays being sent on a small number of wave-lengths, Butyl Methoxy dibenzoyl Methane has no problem absorbing them on a far wider range of wave-lengths, consisting of the full spectrum of UVA Rays.