FAQ's on Natural Cellular Defense

The following are some common questions regarding Natural Cellular Defense.

What is Natural Cellular Defense?
What are zeolites?
Which zeolite do you use for the Natural Cellular Defense?
So, what is actually in this mineral? Is it something that we can find on the periodic table?
Can the aluminum be absorbed into the body from the zeolite?
Is there any possibility of the aluminum being released because of this?
How does Natural Cellular Defense work?
Who needs to take Natural Cellular Defense?
How is Natural Cellular Defense manufactured?
Why does the Natural Cellular Defense sometimes look, taste or smell differently?
If there are different amounts of minerals in the product, can it be dangerous?
Why is some of the product tinted brown or green?
Is one microgram a large amount of iron?
Why are other mineral products consistent while the Natural Cellular Defense may be different from one bottle to the next?
Can the plastic from the bottles leech into the product?
Will heat affect the zeolite in the Natural Cellular Defense?
Will cold alter the product in any way?
Can the zeolite in the Natural Cellular Defense lower potassium in the body?



Q: What is Natural Cellular Defense?

Waiora's Natural Cellular Defense has been clinically formulated to
help support a healthy immune system, remove heavy metal toxins and
balance your body's pH levels.* Waiora's Natural Cellular Defense is
comprised of an activated, liquid form of a naturally-occurring
zeolite.

Q: What are zeolites?

Natural zeolites form in nature as a result of a chemical reaction
between volcanic lava and saline water. Zeolites have large open
spaces or cages in their structures that form channels. These
channels allow the easy movement of ions and molecules into and out
of the structure. This ability puts zeolites in the class of
materials known as "molecular sieves."

There are about 40 naturally occurring zeolites and over 100
synthetic zeolites. There are three different classes of zeolites
with varying molecular chemical structures:

Chain-like structures whose minerals form acicular, or needle-like,
prismatic crystals - as found in asbestos.
Framework structures where the crystals are more equal in
dimensions - as found in chabazite.
Sheet-like structures where the crystals are flattened - as found in
clinoptilolite.


Another unique and important fact about zeolites is that they are
one of the few negatively charged minerals found in nature. The
natural properties of zeolites act as molecular sieves, or filtering
agents, that attract and trap into them positively charged atoms,
ions, and compounds, and can remove them from a system.

Q: Which zeolite do you use for the Natural Cellular Defense?

We use naturally-occurring clinoptilolite in the Natural Cellular
Defense. This particular zeolite has been used for over 800 years in
traditional medicine to improve general health. It has been widely
used in its raw form in places like India, China and Russia. In the
United States, zeolites have been used in water filtration, air
purification, animal feed and even in fertilizers to keep the crops
healthy. Now we're using it in an enhanced form using a proprietary
activation technology as a dietary supplement.

Q: So, what is actually in this mineral? Is it something that we
can find on the periodic table?

It's a mineral with a cage-like structure. It's created by aluminum
and silica that are trapped in small tetrahedra (pyramid-like
structures) created by oxygen atoms. These form 8-sided and 10-sided
rings that stack on top of each other to form channels. The aluminum
is positively charged and the oxygen around it is negatively
charged, giving the entire molecule a net negative charge. This is a
very stable compound. For all practical purposes, this is an
invincible molecule.

Q: Can the aluminum be absorbed into the body from the zeolite?

No. The aluminum in the product is at the center of a tetrahedron
(it's surrounded by tightly-held oxygen atoms). It is not free to
exchange into the system. So imagine you have a pyramid that's made
of oxygen with aluminum in the center of that pyramid. It's what
they call `non-exchangeable aluminum'. We have done studies where we
have found that Natural Cellular Defense increased the excretion of
additional aluminum, which means that the zeolite is pulling
aluminum out of the body in addition to the aluminum contained in
the product itself.

Q: Is there any possibility of the aluminum being released because
of this?

Absolutely not. The aluminum is in the middle of the tetrahedron of
oxygen. So imagine you have a pyramid that's made of oxygen with
aluminum in the center of that pyramid. It's what they call non-
exchangeable aluminum. Studies have been done where 100 percent of
the aluminum was recaptured as it came out in fecal matter and urine
from the patients. Additionally, it has been found that a patient
would excrete additional aluminum, which means that the zeolite is
pulling aluminum out of the body in addition to the aluminum
contained in the product itself.

Q: How does Natural Cellular Defense work?

The zeolite in the Natural Cellular Defense attracts and traps
small, highly-charged particles that fit into the pores and channels
of the zeolite cage. This includes heavy metal toxins. The Natural
Cellular Defense has been shown to remove mercury, lead, cadmium,
arsenic and other heavy metals. Research has shown that it does
help balance pH, which makes a more alkaline system. A slightly
alkaline environment in the body helps to stabilize the immune
system.

Q: Who needs to take Natural Cellular Defense?

Everyone is exposed to heavy metal toxins on a daily basis in the
air they breathe, the food they eat and the water they drink. In
order to remove these toxins and maintain a clean and healthy body,
everyone should take Natural Cellular Defense on a daily basis. We
recommend the product for persons 18 years of age or older. People
under the age of 18, pregnant women and children should consult
their physicians prior to use.

Q: How is Natural Cellular Defense manufactured?

The manufacturing facility itself is certified to be cGMP-compliant
(current-Good Manufacturing Practices) by the FDA. GMP is an FDA
(Food & Drug Administration) term for the Quality Control and
Quality Assurance (QA/QC) procedures that are standard in the
facility. This also includes training of the personnel, storage of
materials and micro-analysis of the product. The manufacturing
process takes approximately five to seven days. Some of the finished
product is sent for analysis using Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC)
and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The product is
also sent through a detailed micro-analysis, where it is evaluated
for any sort of contamination (bacterial, molds, spores, etc.).
Finally, some bottles from every batch are retained so that these
can be tested on a future date if it becomes necessary. We also
periodically inspect the manufacturing facility and all of their
batch records.

Q: Why does the Natural Cellular Defense sometimes look, taste or
smell differently?

A: The zeolite in the Natural Cellular Defense is an all-natural
mined product. As such, there will be some variability as to its
excess mineral content (i.e. magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron,
etc.). Although these are very slight variations, they can cause
great differences in the taste, smell and color of the product.
Additionally, some minerals may darken in solution (i.e. iron).
Because of this, some of the Natural Cellular Defense can have a
brownish tint.

Q: If there are different amounts of minerals in the product, can it
be dangerous?

A: No. The variations in the excess mineral content are negligible
and cannot be considered as a source of the mineral.

Q: Why is some of the product tinted brown or green?

A: The zeolite is a naturally-mined mineral. Because it is mined,
its pigment qualities can be affected by outside elements – time of
year, air and water most specifically (in the spring time, there may
be more rain or snow run off as opposed to the fall). The color
variations of zeolite can and do range from an off-white/beige color
to a light green. Although these are very slight variations, they
can cause great differences in the organoleptic properties of the
product (taste and smell). A recently tested sample of the product
contained less than one (<1) microgram of iron. This was certainly
enough iron to change the color of the product, but not enough to
have any physiological effect.

Q: Is one microgram a large amount of iron?

A: No. It's a negligible amount. As an example, one average bite of
steak has approximately 500 micrograms of iron.

Q: Why are other mineral products consistent while the Natural
Cellular Defense may be different from one bottle to the next?

A: Most multi-mineral products use formulations of single, purified
minerals. These are known quantities that may be entirely
consistent. The Natural Cellular Defense uses a natural, mined
product that contains natural variations of its mineral content.
While the amount of the zeolite is standardized and remains constant
in the product, the excess minerals may change.

Q: Can the plastic from the bottles leech into the product?

A: No. We use a high-density bottle that is resistant to leeching
and there are no components in the Natural Cellular Defense that are
known to degrade plastic. We have had the bottle independently
tested for plastic leeching and the results showed no leeching.

Q: Will heat affect the zeolite in the Natural Cellular Defense?

A: The zeolite is an extremely stable molecule that can withstand
very high temperatures (over 900 degrees Fahrenheit). Hot days will
not change the product or limit its efficacy. Additionally, the
Natural Cellular Defense can safely be added to hot foods or
beverages without limiting its benefits.

Q: Will cold alter the product in any way?

A: The zeolite is completely stable at cold temperatures. If the
product becomes frozen, simply defrost it and shake it lightly
before using to ensure a uniform suspension of the zeolite.

Q: Can the zeolite in the Natural Cellular Defense lower potassium
in the body?

A: No. The zeolite has a very specific reactivity series. Smaller
atoms with higher positive charges have greater affinity for the
zeolite. Heavy metals tend to be small and highly charged while the
necessary minerals tend to be larger with lower charges. For
example, arsenic has a charge of +3 and a diameter of 1.8 Angstroms.
Potassium only has a charge of +1 and a comparatively large diameter
of 2.8 Angstroms. Arsenic has high affinity for the zeolite while
potassium has almost no affinity for the zeolite.

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* All statements are for informational purposes.  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, since only a synthetic DRUG can officially do that by law.