(10-12-12) Zap Harmful Bacteria with This JuiceA Special

Report from Victor Marchione, M.D.
Some of the most powerful health supplements can often come from very ordinary
products. And, recent research has shown that one of the best ways to fight
harmful bacteria is simply to drink some lime juice. Limes, those deliciously
tart citrus fruits, are often passed over at the grocery store in favor of
lemons, but can be an important part of a healthy diet. Of course, this doesn't
mean you should stop eating lemons-they're an excellent healing food that can
help your liver get rid of toxins. But, limes are just as effective at
protecting your health-particularly when it comes to combating harmful
bacteria.
Lots of supplements fight bacteria, but what makes limes special is which
bacteria they fight-lime juice has been shown to be a potent potential
treatment for malaria. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, but the actual
disease is caused by a parasite. People with malaria often experience some
alarming symptoms, including fever, chills, and severe complications that can
be fatal. In Africa, malaria is an ever-present threat to millions,
particularly to children.
In a recent clinical trial conducted in Nigeria, 120 children with acute
malaria, who were managed at a children's out-patient clinic, were recruited.
Researchers wanted to determine the effects of lime juice on malaria parasite
clearance. The children were randomized into treatment with World Health
Organization-recommended antimalarial medications, either alone or with lime
juice.
The researchers found that the average time to achieve a greater than 75%
reduction in parasite load was significantly lower in patients on antimalarial
drugs and lime juice. Also, a significantly higher proportion of children who
took a combination of antimalarial drugs and lime juice achieved complete
parasite clearance within 72 hours of therapy. Even more telling, 10 of the
patients not taking lime had early treatment failure.
The researchers reported there were no side effects with the use of lime
juice. They concluded that lime juice, when used with the appropriate
antimalarial medication, may enhance malaria parasite clearance, especially in
those with uncomplicated malaria.
Since we know that lime juice could zap the parasite that causes malaria, it
should also be able to kill off any milder invaders that can cause harm to your
body. Consider lime juice a natural remedy that could fight bacterial
infections.

Source: Adegoke, S.A., et al., "Effects of lime juice on malaria parasite clearance,"
Phytother Res. October 2011; 25(10): 1,547-50.

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