Cissus quadrangularis is a traditional ayurvedic herb best known for its bone healing and rejuvenating properties.  It has many additional folk uses, including the treatment of various digestive complaints and ulcers.  A previous study showed a variety of anti-ulcer properties and now a new study shows that cissus quadrangularis can significantly reduce the excess production of stomach acid on par with Prilosec.

Indigestion requiring some form of symptom management is one of the most common health complaints in America.  Unfortunately, the commonly used proton pump inhibitory drugs like Prilosec are like taking a sledgehammer to an important digestive process.  Side effects are many, including increased risk for fractures, pneumonia, weight gain, and overgrowth of very hostile germ gangs that further complicate the original problem.

Cissus quadrangularis contains a variety of phytonutrients such as quercetin, stillbenes, beta carotene, and other flavonoids.  Such nutrients help your digestive lining in several ways including preventing gastric damage, boosting antioxidant function, reducing inflammation, and preserving the capillary integrity and normal function of your stomach and digestive lining. 

This new study shows that cissus quadrangularis has the ability to modulate the excessive production of hydrochloric acid by naturally inhibiting the proton pumps that are required to generate hydrochloric acid production. 

I should point out that another common problem that can occur in conjunction with excessive acid is the wearing away of a patch of one’s stomach or digestive lining, referred to as an ulcer.  Such wounds, when actually analyzed, are a cesspool of multiple germs including H. pylori.  Cissus quadrangularis demonstrates the ability to control undesirable bacteria that can be in your digestive tract, consistent with its traditional folk use for ulcers, hemorrhoids, and constipation.

Hypersecretion of stomach acid is an abnormal situation.  Plants that help balance the problem are useful tools.  Cissus quadrangularis offers multiple mechanisms by which it can assist a variety of digestive problems.  Since it has been ingested by humans for thousands of years it is highly preferable to man-made substances that humans have consumed for only a short period of time.  Nutrients seem to come with their own intelligence, helping the body balance a problem of excess by not working in ways that suppress needed stomach acid for general digestion.  While this latter statement was not tested in this current study, it is consistent with clinical observations and the general mechanism of operation of most nutrients.  As an example, antacids are now proven to promote weight gain from excessive acid suppression, whereas cissus quadrangularis has been proven to help weight loss. And while antacids like Prilosec increase the risk of fracture, cissus quadrangularis specializes in healing bones.

The bottom line is that cissus quadrangularis is a safe way to help individuals combat indigestion.  A basic strategy is to follow the Leptin Diet, which often clears up indigestion on its own.  Digestive enzymes can also be helpful, as is taking friendly flora and increasing fiber intake – while getting the sugar, excess alcohol, and junk foods out of your diet. 

It is a fundamental principle of good health to figure out ways to get and keep your digestive system in tip-top working order.  Many extremely adverse health issues, including autoimmune disease, thyroid conditions, heart disease, and many types of cancer actually begin festering and manifesting as annoying digestive symptoms that eventually have systemic side effects.  Ignore the red flags at your own peril.  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Bromelain is one of the best nutrients known for helping to dissolve things in your body that should not be there.  It is little surprise that a review of bromelain animal and human studies shows that it can help keep your blood from improperly clotting.

The science shows that bromelain inhibits platelets from sticking together while also protecting the walls of arteries.  It has a specific effect on thrombin, helping to reduce clotting factors associated with clot formation as well as reducing existing clots.  Unlike the rat poison used by the medical profession, it does not interfere with needed clotting and actually speeds healing. 

There are many nutrients that help your blood flow along better and keep platelets in better working condition.  Other notable choices include resveratrol, curcumin, DHA, tocotrienol E and pantethine.  And remember, there are leptin receptors on your platelets.  Leptin resistance is a primary reason for sticky blood that can place you at risk for strokes.  It is vital to follow the Leptin Diet regardless of your weight, and lose weight healthfully if you are overweight, in order to properly reduce risks for inappropriate clotting.

Bromelain is one of the best nutrients known to help dissolve things in your body that should not be there.  It is little surprise that a review of bromelain animal and human studies show that it can help keep your blood from improperly clotting.

The science shows that bromelain inhibits platelets from sticking together while also protecting the walls of arteries.  It has a specific effect on thrombin, helping reduce clotting factors associated with clot formation as well as reduce existing clots.  Unlike the rat poison used by the medical profession, it does not interfere with needed clotting and actually speeds healing. 

Many nutrients help your blood flow better and keep platelets in better working condition.  Other notable choices include resveratrol, curcumin, DHA, tocotrienol E and pantethine.  And remember, leptin receptors are on your platelets.  Leptin resistance is a primary reason for sticky blood that can place you at risk for strokes.  It is vital to follow the Leptin Diet regardless of your weight, and lose weight healthfully if you are overweight, in order to properly reduce risks for inappropriate clotting.

Bromelain is one of the best nutrients known to help dissolve things in your body that should not be there.  It is little surprise that a review of bromelain animal and human studies show that it can help keep your blood from improperly clotting.

The science shows that bromelain inhibits platelets from sticking together while also protecting the walls of arteries.  It has a specific effect on thrombin, helping reduce clotting factors associated with clot formation as well as reduce existing clots.  Unlike the rat poison used by the medical profession, it does not interfere with needed clotting and actually speeds healing. 

Many nutrients help your blood flow better and keep platelets in better working condition.  Other notable choices include resveratrol, curcumin, DHA, tocotrienol E and pantethine.  And remember, leptin receptors are on your platelets.  Leptin resistance is a primary reason for sticky blood that can place you at risk for strokes.  It is vital to follow the Leptin Diet regardless of your weight, and lose weight healthfully if you are overweight, in order to properly reduce risks for inappropriate clotting.

Protease enzymes are made naturally by your body and are a primary way to clean up tissue damage by dissolving damaged structures in need of replacement and repair.  As you age you make less of these enzymes, leading to a backlog of rejuvenation and accumulation of damaged tissues, including old injury debris.  Two new animal studies demonstrate the enhanced healing power inherent in bromelain.

One study shows the ability of bromelain to heal gunshot wounds.  Bromelain was found to increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the wound area, while reducing inflammation within the wound.  Furthermore, bromelain activated growth factors vital to the healing process.

Another study tested bromelain in the healing of burns.  Bromelain was found to enhance the rate that burned skin was cleared away.

Bromelain is a true friendly protease, known as a sulfur protease.  It only dissolves human cells in need of replacement, never taking down healthy structure.  By comparison, germ gangs like Candida albicans secrete acid proteases which are intended to destroy healthy body structure.

Utilizing bromelain as a dietary supplement is always a good idea to help heal any type of injury.  Furthermore, bromelain supplementation can tip your supply of proteases enzymes into a healthy range, which can even enhance the repair of old injuries.  It is a superior rejuvenation nutrient.

Protease enzymes are made naturally by your body and are a primary way to clean up tissue damage by dissolving damaged structures in need of replacement and repair.  As you age you make less of these enzymes, leading to a backlog of rejuvenation and accumulation of damaged tissues, including old injury debris.  Two new animal studies demonstrate the enhanced healing power inherent in bromelain.

One study shows the ability of bromelain to heal gunshot wounds.  Bromelain was found to increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the wound area, while reducing inflammation within the wound.  Furthermore, bromelain activated growth factors vital to the healing process.

Another study tested bromelain in the healing of burns.  Bromelain was found to enhance the rate that burned skin was cleared away.

Bromelain is a true friendly protease, known as a sulfur protease.  It only dissolves human cells in need of replacement, never taking down healthy structure.  By comparison, germ gangs like Candida albicans secrete acid proteases which are intended to destroy healthy body structure.

Utilizing bromelain as a dietary supplement is always a good idea to help heal any type of injury.  Furthermore, bromelain supplementation can tip your supply of proteases enzymes into a healthy range, which can even enhance the repair of old injuries.  It is a superior rejuvenation nutrient.

Protease enzymes are made naturally by your body and are a primary way to clean up tissue damage by dissolving damaged structures in need of replacement and repair.  As you age you make less of these enzymes, leading to a backlog of rejuvenation and accumulation of damaged tissues, including old injury debris.  Two new animal studies demonstrate the enhanced healing power inherent in bromelain.

One study shows the ability of bromelain to heal gunshot wounds.  Bromelain was found to increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the wound area, while reducing inflammation within the wound.  Furthermore, bromelain activated growth factors vital to the healing process.

Another study tested bromelain in the healing of burns.  Bromelain was found to enhance the rate that burned skin was cleared away.

Bromelain is a true friendly protease, known as a sulfur protease.  It only dissolves human cells in need of replacement, never taking down healthy structure.  By comparison, germ gangs like Candida albicans secrete acid proteases, which are intended to destroy healthy body structure.

Utilizing bromelain as a dietary supplement is always a good idea to help heal any type of injury.  Furthermore, bromelain supplementation can tip your supply of proteases enzymes into a healthy range, which can even enhance the repair of old injuries.  It is a superior rejuvenation nutrient.

Purified bromelain from pineapple is one of the highest concentrations of protease enzymes in any natural product.  Your body naturally makes protease enzymes to help repair inflammation, clear out tissue damage, and remove scar tissue.  A new study shows that bromelain-derived protease enzymes have a potent ability to inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungus up to 90 percent.

In a pathogenic state such fungus form biofilms, weed-like structures I refer to as germ gangs.  A common example is that of Candida albicans, which has become a national epidemic due primarily to the overuse of antibiotics, especially when accompanied by high sugar diets and/or excessive alcohol intake.

This new study indicates that bromelain dissolves the formation of these biofilms, thereby inhibiting the spread of germ gangs from taking over more turf.  This information is of clinical value for any person with imbalanced fungal issues, typically reflected by ongoing or recurring digestive and/or sinus problems.  The data supports using bromelain as part of a comprehensive approach to deal with this issue.

I would like to add an additional clinical observation to this study.  Gluten intolerance is caused primarily by Candida or other fungal overgrowth.  When Candida weeds damage the lawn of the digestive tract there is an excessive and abnormal production of a scar-like filament called transglutaminase.  When gluten interacts with transglutaminase an inflammatory reaction occurs, which further induces injury to the lining of one’s digestive tract.  Obviously, by reducing the germ gangs of fungal overgrowth the amount of newly produced transglutaminase will be reduced.  Furthermore, while transglutaminase is fairly resistant to degradation, protease enzymes in a high enough concentration offer a possible way to assist in the removal of already formed transglutaminase.  While this is not a magic bullet for gluten intolerance, it is likely to reduce an individual’s sensitivity to gluten, which is consistent with my clinical observation over the years.

Purified bromelain from pineapple is one of the highest concentrations of protease enzymes in any natural product.  Your body naturally makes protease enzymes to help repair inflammation, clear out tissue damage, and remove scar tissue.  A new study shows that bromelain-derived protease enzymes have a potent ability to inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungus up to 90 percent.

In a pathogenic state such fungus form biofilms, weed-like structures I refer to as germ gangs.  A common example is that of Candida albicans, which has become a national epidemic due primarily to the overuse of antibiotics, especially when accompanied by high sugar diets and/or excessive alcohol intake.

This new study indicates that bromelain dissolves the formation of these biofilms, thereby inhibiting the spread of germ gangs from taking over more turf.  This information is of clinical value for any person with imbalanced fungal issues, typically reflected by ongoing or recurring digestive and/or sinus problems.  The data supports using bromelain as part of a comprehensive approach to deal with this issue.

I would like to add an additional clinical observation to this study.  Gluten intolerance is caused primarily by Candida or other fungal overgrowth.  When Candida weeds damage the lawn of the digestive tract there is an excessive and abnormal production of a scar-like filament called transglutaminase.  When gluten interacts with transglutaminase an inflammatory reaction occurs, which further induces injury to the lining of one’s digestive tract.  Obviously, by reducing the germ gangs of fungal overgrowth the amount of newly produced transglutaminase will be reduced.  Furthermore, while transglutaminase is fairly resistant to degradation, protease enzymes in a high enough concentration offer a possible way to assist in the removal of already formed transglutaminase.  While this is not a magic bullet for gluten intolerance, it is likely to reduce an individual’s sensitivity to gluten, which is consistent with my clinical observation over the years.