Grapefruit Seed Extract(GSE) - Antimicrobial / Chart of uses for health and home
Grapefruit Seed Extract GSE Therapy Uses /Antimicrobial / Antibacterial / Antiviral / Antifungal
Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) - Antimicrobial
GSE shown effective at disabling hundreds of different microorganisms
Citricidal® was found 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 multicelled parasites.
[Heggers, 2002]
Here are some examples:
•
Bacteria
(both
gram-negative
and
gram-positive). Including
Campylobacter
jejuni, Chlamydia trachomatis (obligate intracellular bacteria),
Escherichia 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 virus
•
Fungi/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
GSE is used against Immunodeficiency related diseases.
To defend 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 .
How does 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
Germs do not become
resistant to Grapefruit Seed Extract 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 (a
normal inhabitant of the GI tract), but left the important and beneficial
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 Mold and Yeast Fungus
Mold and yeast fungus 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., which provide an opportunity for fungal growth
by offsetting the natural balance of intestinal bacteria. Molds and yeast fungi
assist in the development of cardiovascular disease, rheumatism, arthritis,
gout, asthma, allergies, sinusitis, gastritis, tuberculosis, cancer, and more.
GSE kills yeast cells by causing apoptosis, a process
in which cells self-destruct. Cao, 2012
Avoid mycotoxins
Mold fu ngi 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 - which can further weaken your immune
system and actually
feed Candida Albicans . In
Germany, it is estimated that 7-12 thousand people die annually of fungal
infections.
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. A large dose
of aflatoxin can debilitate the liver for years, reducing it's ability to
detoxify.
•
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
References
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)
PubMed
PLoS
One
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.
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