Natural supplements for those who cannot quit smoking

There is a preponderance of evidence that shows a causal association between cigarette smoking and increased risk of developing certain diseases. The diseases most clearly associated with cigarette smoking are: [1] cardiovascular disease; [2] chronic emphysema; and [3] lung cancer. Clearly, the best strategy to prevent smoking-related diseases is to quit smoking. However, the success of smoking cessation programs is notoriously poor, even in those who are highly motivated to stop smoking. Consequently, I believe that we need to explore other ways to minimize smoking-related damage and diseases.

Octovite- consider it for smoker health enhancement

The ingredients in Octovite are good for allergy support, eye health, memory support, and also for health support for smokers!

Specifically, alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) supplements in the dose range of 400 to 800 iu per day have generally been found to be beneficial (although doses up to 3,200 iu per day have been reported to be safe).

Also, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has been shown to be beneficial in the dose range of 500 to 2000 mg/day. Because of the biochemical interactions of antioxidants, it seems advisable to use combined antioxidant supplements such as 500-1500 mg/day of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) along with 400-800 mg/day of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol). It is particularly important to emphasize that high doses of antioxidants work better when taken in combination, rather than as individual supplements.

It is worthy of note that fish oil has a high content of fat-soluble antioxidants. In fact, fish oil supplements have been shown to be efficacious in the prevention of smoking-related diseases. A study of nearly 9,000 current or former smokers concluded that consumption of omega-3 fatty acid, found in fish, had a protective role against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the deterioration of lung function in cigarette smokers.

Glutathione is a major cellular antioxidant which is critically important for the integrity of the lung as well as its normal function. Consequently, the depletion of this antioxidant ­ which is a consequence of cigarette smoking ­ has been implicated in the pathogenesis of smoking-related diseases including lung cancer. One supplement which boosts the body stores of glutathione is N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC). NAC has been shown to be effective as a cancer chemopreventive agent at a daily dose of 600 mg.

Some other naturally-occurring compounds and their doses which have been found useful for antioxidant defense against cardiovascular diseases and which may protect against smoking-induced disease include lipoic acid (100 mg/day), taurine (1.5 gm per day), coenzyme Q 10 (90 mg/day or higher), selenium (200 mcg per day), garlic, ginkgo biloba, and red wine polyphenols.

Vitamin A 5000 IU 100%
*Vitamin C 500 mg 833%
*Vitamin E 200 IU 667%
Zinc 18 mg 120%
*Omega 3 fish oil 500 mg
*Taurine 300 mg
*N acetyl Cysteine 260 mg
*Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg
Bilberry Extract 100 mg
Golden Seal Root 100 mg
*Gingko Biloba 60 mg
Eyebright 50 mg
Lutein 25 mg
Rutin 10 mg
Maqui/Resveratrol/Acai Ultimate- weight control for smokers

This is a supplement that contains Maqui and Acai, which reportedly have weight control properties. Many smokers fear weight gain with quitting. For smokers, those taking the Acai juice or supplements can begin to repair the damage that has been done to the body through years of nicotine ingesting. Although the body will never be in the state of a non-smoker, it can begin to improve appearance and smoking has been known to be one of the culprits of premature aging; Acai berries have the ability to combat premature aging. Here are some benefits of the other ingredients:

Another potential cancer-protective supplement appears to be green tea extract, a powerful antioxidant, which was found to stabilize sister-chromatid exchange in peripheral lymphocytes in smokers to a level comparable to non-smokers.

Resveratrol was shown to lower the blood fats and cholesterol levels, as well as the intrinsic hypertensive agent endothelin-1. In addition, resveratrol was found to be a natural regulator of cellular growth, suggesting cancer-preventive value.

Vitamin A 2500 IU 50%
*Vitamin C 30 mg 50%
*Vitamin E 15 IU 50%
*Selenium 100 mcg 143%
Acai and Maqui Berry Extract
*Green Tea Extract
*Resveratrol
Grape Seed Extract
Citrus Bioflavinoid
*Alpha Lipoic Acid
Lutein and Lycopene

Green Cell Therapy- try to clear some toxins if you smoke

A green food supplement that is dissolved in water or diluted juice would be an excellent supplement. It would give you a quick green boost (minerals) and, since it is a food-source supplement, it is easily absorbed. Wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa, and chlorella are the main ingredients. They supply an extra boost of vegetable protein, minerals, a wide range of vitamins and chlorophyl (good for your liver). The blood is made acid by smoking and it is important to bring alkalinity back into the system. Green foods such as wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa and bilberry and the minerals calcium, magnesium and zinc can help with this process. Cigarette smoke releases poisonous heavy metals, including cadmium, into the system and Milk thistle and green foods can offer heavy metal detoxification and general liver support. Green foods and trace minerals also help to stabilize blood sugar, reducing the inevitable sugar cravings. It also contains Grape Seed Extract, Alpha Lipoic acid, and coenzyme q 10.
Green Cell Therapy contains 32 energizing herbs in total.

The FDA has not evaluated any of these statements or this treatment and there is no guarantee of cure with this treatment. Results may vary.