Germanium
Overview
Germanium is a type of Micromineral usually found in nature as a mineral salt. It is a subject of dispute whether or not Germanium is essential to human nutrition.
Health Benefits of Germanium
The health benefits of Germanium apply only to organic forms of Germanium. [1] Inorganic forms of Germanium are quite TOXIC.
Aging & Life Extension
Germanium may retard some aspects of the progression of the Aging Process.
Germanium may inhibit the accumulation of Amyloid.
Cardiovascular System
Germanium may alleviate Angina when therapeutic doses are consumed. [2]
Germanium may improve the health of the Arteries.
Germanium may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [3]
Germanium may reduce the incidence of Gangrene in Raynaud's Disease patients and may improve Blood Circulation in these patients. Germanium may also help to prevent Raynaud’s Disease. [4]
Cells
Germanium (Ge-132 form) may stabilize Cell Membranes. [5]
Digestive System
Germanium may alleviate Gastritis. [6]
Eyes/Vision
Germanium may alleviate various Eye Ailments:
Germanium may retard the progression of Cataracts (by preventing the Cross-Linking of the tissues of the Lens of the Eye). [7]Germanium may be useful for the treatment of Detached Retinas.
Germanium may alleviate Glaucoma.
Germanium may rejuvenate the Blood Vessels that supply the Retina of the Eyes.
Immune System
Germanium may block the replication of the HIV (virus) that is implicated in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), by stimulating the body's production of Interferon, increasing the body's production of Macrophages and by enhancing the function of NK-Lymphocytes. [8]
Germanium (100 - 300 mg per day) may alleviate and prevent Allergies.
Germanium may help to suppress some forms of Cancer: [9]
Germanium may be useful for the treatment of Cancer - Breast. [10]
Germanium may be useful for the treatment of Cancer - Cervix. [11]
Germanium may prolong the survival time of Cancer - Colon patients. [12]
Germanium may be useful for the treatment of Cancer - Esophagus. [13]
Germanium may be effective for the treatment of some forms of Leukemia. [14]
Germanium may prolongs the lifespan of Cancer - Liver patients. [15]
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