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Why would I
want to use the Liquid Concentrate?
As a natural, non-toxic compound our Liquid
Concentrate has many uses. Internally, the concentrate is
useful as a supportive treatment for a wide variety of
ailments, including Candida infections, sore throats,
intestinal upset, etc.
How can the product be non-toxic if it is so
potent?
Extensive testing done at independent
laboratories and universities around the world has proven the
concentrate to be safe for human consumption. It is effective
against pathogens because it belongs to a family of compounds
known as quaternary compounds. This family is best known for
benzylkonium chloride and benzylthonium chloride as well as
the infamous Quaternium group, a very toxic antimicrobial
preservative used in the cosmetics industry. While Grapefruit
Extract is molecularly similar to these compounds, there are
some profound differences in structure and function. Studies
done to date indicate that there is little danger in either
short-term or long-term internal use.
What is the pH of this product?
The concentrate is about a 2.2, very acidic.
This is why we recommend that you dilute it before use. We do
not know if the product becomes alkaline when ingested the way
orange juice and other citrus foods do.
Is this product safe for use with children?
Yes. The extract is frequently used in
pediatric medicine in applications such as diaper rash, ear
infections, abrasions, etc. Common sense will indicate using a
very dilute solution on an infant.
What about using it for my pets?
Since the concentrate is safe for
consumption, it is well suited for animal uses. The extract
can be added to the animal’s water or food.
What about the "grapefruit juice effect"?
There is a phenomenon known as the
"grapefruit juice effect". Two components found in grapefruit
juice, naringin and naringenin**, inhibit production of an
enzyme in the intestinal tract, thus increasing the rate of
absorption for certain classes of drugs (including some
antihistamines, birth control pills, anti-epilepsy medications
and some antibiotics.)
In some instances, as in low dose birth
control pills and some uses of antibiotics, this could be a
good thing because the net result is "more efficacy, less
drug". In other cases, especially for anti-seizure medicines,
blood levels have to be monitored and maintained very
carefully. The customer would be well-advised to check with
his doctor or pharmacist to see if there is any interaction
between his medication and the naringin and naringenin**.
**NOTE: Nutribiotic grapefruit extract
contains only 0.1% of these compounds.
Is there anything I can’t use the
concentrate for?
We do not recommend using it in your eyes,
even in a dilute form . We also advise users to dilute the
extract before use. If you place a drop of the product on your
tongue, it will burn. Sensitive skin areas also will end up
with an unpleasant irritation if the concentrate is used
full-strength.
What is the difference between the Liquid
Concentrate and the Traveler’s Friend?
They both serve the same function. The
Traveler’s Friend is a solution of the Citricidal and
deionized water, which makes it more readily dispersible in
water than the Liquid Concentrate, which is in a glycerin
base. The Traveler’s Friend is in a smaller bottle and is more
portable than the 2 oz.
concentrate. Other than that, they are essentially
interchangeable.
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