Grapefruit Seed Extract(GSE) - Antimicrobial / Chart of uses for health and home
Grapefruit Seed Extract GSE Therapy Uses / Chart
Maximum-strength (Also
known as Citricidal®) What is citricidal® and what is it used for?
Citricidal® is synthesized from the polyphenolic compounds found
in grapefruit seed and pulp of certified, organically-grown grapefruit.
GSE is a rich source of antioxidant polphenols. How is GSE made and what are its
active components?
Originally developed by German researcher Jacob Harich
(1919-1996) as an anti-parasitic agent, grapefruit seed extract (GSE) was further
researched by University of Florida at Gainesville as an effective means of protecting
fruits and vegetables from mold damage, who found that GSE could also inhibit growth
of bacteria, mold and fungi.
Citricidal® is used worldwide as a natural antibiotic,
antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiseptic agent to safely treat or cure numerous ailments
in humans, animals and plants.
Its benefits include:
Broad Spectrum germ killer
Non toxic
Powerful and effective
Derived from natural sources
Well -researched
Long-term use has no negative side effects
Supplies vitamins and minerals
Biodegradable
Minimal short-term impact on beneficial bacteria
Alkalizes blood
Microorganisms do not become resistant
Citricidal® is used against immunodeficiency related diseases.
Defends against fungi, bacteria, viruses,
parasites or secondary infections that are common in those suffering from
immunodeficiency diseases such as HIV positive (Aids) and Chronic fatigue
syndrome. GSE's broad spectrum
anti-pathogenic activity relieves the immune system of an enormous burden.
Citricidal® was found to perform as well as any agents tested at disabling hundreds
of different microorganisms
Citricidal® was compared to 30 effective antibiotics and 18 proven fungicides.
Bio
/ Chem Research on Citrcidal , including:
Bacteria
(both
gram-negative gram-positive).
Including
Campylobacter
jejuni, Chlamydia trachomatisEscherichia coli,
Haem ophilus
influenzae, Klebsiella,
Mycobacterium species ,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Salmonella,
Shigella, Staphylococcus ,
Streptococcus pneumonia,
Proteus, Vibio cholerae,
Legionella pneumophila,
Helicobacter
pylori
Viruses. Herpes
simplex 1, Influenza A2, and measles virusFungi / Yeasts. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus,
Candida albicans,
Epidermophyton floccosum, Keritinomyces ajelloi, Monilia albicans, Saccharomyces
cerevisiae, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton
tonsuran
Parasites / Protozoa.
Entamoeba histolytica , Giardia lamblia, Trichomonas vaginalis
Microbes
Another study found Citricidal® to be effective against a wide
variety of 800
gram-positive and
gram-negative bacteria and viral strains, 100
strains of fungus and a large number of single or multi-celled parasites.
Heggers, 2002 ,
Relative potency of anti-microbial agents.
This minimum inhibitory concentration study was used to
evaluate the relative potency of Citricidal® compared to other antimicrobial
agents. It demonstrates Citricidal®to be a minimum of ten times(10X) to one
hundred times (100X) more effective than other agents tested against the organisms
used in this study.
Bio
/ Chem Research on Citrcidal
How does Citricidal® / GSE destroy bacteria?
GSE disrupts the
bacterial cell membrane, releasing its cytoplasmic contents within 15 minutes of
contact. Evidenced by using Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM). At 1:256 dilution GSE is bactericidal and
toxic, but at 1: >512 dilution GSE is bactericidal, but also completely
nontoxic Heggers,
2002
Microorganisms do not become
resistant to GSE as they often do to antibiotics
There is no evidence that any
type of microorganism has ever developed a resistance to Citricidal®.
Does GSE harm
beneficial intestinal flora in the intestines?One study found that
GSE significantly inhibited E. coli
Bifidobacteria unchanged, and only slightly
reduced the
Lactobacilli species. The conclusion is that typically recommended doses of GSE do not
significantly affect intestinal and urogenital flora, while massive GSE doses are likely to compromise
beneficial flora. GSE may actually assist the growth of the beneficial bacteria
by inhibiting pathogenic microbes which compete with the beneficial flora.
The Healing Power;
The Authoritative Guide to Grapefruit Seed Extract
GSE is successfully used against fungal mold and yeast
Mold and yeast (both of the fungus kingdom) are just as disease-causing as bacteria
and viruses. An estimated 50% of those who are sick have some type of fungal
disease. Fungal diseases in the body are more likely with an impaired immune
system, which is caused partly by overuse of strong antibiotics and
CORTISONE, stress, environmental toxins,
unbalanced or insufficient nutrition, food additives, steroids, birth control
pills, chlorinated water, etc
GSE kills yeast cells by causing apoptosis, a process
in which cells self-destruct. Cao, 2012
Avoid mycotoxins
Mold fungi by-products produce some of the strongest
poisons known, called mycotoxins. Many of these molds can be found in
food or damp musty areas.
If sick, you
should avoid foods containing mycotoxins actually
feed Candida Albicans
Some of the more common
mycotoxins include:
Aflatoxin. One of the most potent carcinogens known;
in beer, peanuts, brazil nuts, bulk
grains, bread more than a few days old and overripe fruit.
Patulin.
Deadly mycotoxin associated with cancer;
in overripe apples and other overripe fruit
Zearalenone.
A corn mold which
occurs in brown rice,
popcorn and corn chips
Ergot.
Associated with cancer and occurs
in
whole grain products, processed honey and alcoholic beverages
GSE is one of the best
non-toxic remedies for Candida.
According to worldwide reports from holistic physicians and thousands of
their patients.
In addition, GSE can simultaneously detoxify the
system of other fungi, bacteria and parasites that often go hand-in-hand with
Candida . Ignacio, 2005
CANDIDIASIS
- Candida Albicans/Yeast Infection
When used at appropriate doses, no other known
antibiotic exhibits such safety and versatility
CITRICIDAL® (as a natural extractive) is listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized
as Safe) under the Code of Federal Regulations as 21 CFR 182.20. CITRICIDAL® has
been tested for safety in both humans animals and the environment.
CITRICIDAL® is considered non-toxic and a non-irritant at dilutions up to 2%.
CITRICIDAL is also considered non-corrosive
Controversy discussed
There is some controversy
that added preservatives in GSE that are its active ingredients
and not the GSE
References
Biochem Research on Citricidal
pdf
Cao S, Xu
W, Zhang N, Wang Y, Luo Y, He X, Huang K. (2012) A mitochondria-dependent pathway mediates the apoptosis of GSE-induced yeast.
PLoS One. 2012;7(3)
PLoS
One
PubMed
Heggers JP et al (2002) The Effectiveness of
Processed Grapefruit-Seed Extract as An Antibacterial Agent: II. Mechanism of
Action and In Vitro Toxicity, J. of Alternative and Complementary
Medicine.
PubMed
Ignacio, Ciara, Thai, Dorothy (2005)
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF NATURAL
REMEDIES VERSUS MICONAZOLE NITRATE SALT
AGAINST
CANDIDA ALBICANS California Polytechnic State
University.
The Healing Power of Grapefruit Seed by Shalila Sharamon and Bodo J. Baginski.
The Authoritative Guide to Grapefruit Seed Extract, by Allan Sachs, D.C. C.C.N
