ion eXtra FAQ

1. What exactly is ion eXtra?
2. How does it work?
3. How can it help me?
4. Doctors have told me that my blood pressure is too high. Can ion eXtra help me?
5. I am told I have high cholesterol. Can that be what causes high blood pressure?
6. Do I need to consult a doctor before taking ion eXtra?
7. Can I take ion eXtra while taking other medication?
8. Why can’t I take ion eXtra while I am taking blood thinning drugs?
9. How long has ion eXtra been on the market?
10. Can I get it on prescription? If NO, why not?
11. How many do I take a day? How long do I take ion eXtra for?
12. Does it matter how old I am?
13. Can children take ion eXtra? If so how does it benefit them and from what age?
14. What benefits will I get from taking ion eXtra if I play sports?
15. Are there any side effects taking ion eXtra?
16. What are electrolytes?
17. Can’t I achieve the same effect by drinking electrolyte drinks?
18. Will drinking sports drinks do just as well?
19. What are ions?

What exactly is ion eXtra?

ion eXtra is a capsule containing specially formulated natural electrolytes that are sealed in so that they cannot dissolve while passing through the body but which the body can detect and react to. Good health and optimum performance in physical and working environments requires the body to be in normal balance (homeostasis). ion eXtra acts on the metabolism to restore natural innate immunity. It is the loss of this innate immunity that prevents perspiration and circulation systems from working properly and this can be the underlying cause of many chronic conditions.

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How does it work?

When the body is under stress, has an inadequate diet or is not subjected to regular exercise, it is said to be poorly habituated. In these circumstances, slightly enhanced sweating causes the sweat ducts to retain essential electrolytes although these should have been utilised or flushed away. These excess electrolytes cause blockages that, in turn, burst sweat ducts. With excess sweat in the environment numerous blood capillaries, which have walls of only one cell thickness, are destroyed or lost. This loss of capillaries (called rarefaction) leads to higher blood pressure and other problems caused by the absence of sweat and blood vessels. ion eXtra signals the presence of electrolytes so the body assumes that it no longer needs to retain electrolytes. To do this it utilises Smart Cell SignalTM technology which mimics the normal process of homeostasis without actually releasing any additional electrolytes. This encourages normal habituation of sweat ducts and, consequently, capillaries are restored.

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How can it help me?

An athlete in perfect condition, someone working outdoors who eats a well balanced diet or a child who regularly plays in the sun will, almost certainly be normally habituated – that is to say, the body is working exactly as it was designed to do. The human body has a propensity to wellness; it will always try to establish normal habituation and will move electrolytes around in order to sustain homeostasis. When the body is not properly habituated then blockages and imbalances arise. ion eXtra utilises Smart Cell SignalTM to restore normal habituation. A well balanced body will have normal blood pressure (i.e. around 120/70), a low resting heart rate, good circulation and clear skin. You should try ion eXtra if you do already have all of these attributes.

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Doctors have told me that my blood pressure is too high. Can ion eXtra help me?

Your blood pressure is high if it is regularly over a systolic pressure of 130mm Hg, diastolic pressure of 85mm Hg, or both. You should not just rely on one reading to assess your blood pressure rate. Ideally, the pressure should be checked three times, with intervals of at least 5 minutes between each reading and taken before breakfast when you first get up. The lowest reading is most likely to be the accurate assessment of your blood pressure level. The stress of having your blood pressure taken by your doctor can, itself, cause blood pressure to rise. High blood pressure can be caused by a number of factors. If you have cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis or kidney disease, these can usually be detected by your doctor and appropriate medicines will be prescribed. However, these causes are only responsible for about 5% of all cases of high blood pressure. Most other cases are called essential hypertension and are caused by rarefaction (loss) of capillaries. Capillaries are non-compliant – that means they cannot grow or stretch – and so each one lost puts an increased load on the circulation system causing blood pressure to rise. ion eXtra, using Smart Cell SignalTM technology has been proven, in tests, to reduce hypertension by restoring the body’s normal habituation.

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I am told I have high cholesterol. Can that be what causes high blood pressure?

Cholesterol is a known cause of congestion in the arteries. If blood pressure is high, the arteries will be swollen, like a balloon. A normal artery will flex and move so that cholesterol cannot stick to the walls but in a swollen artery, cholesterol plaque will adhere to the stiff artery walls. While ion eXtra can be expected to resolve the adverse habituation that causes hypertension, it will not remove cholesterol plaque and you should consider dietary changes and the inclusion of probiotic foods to help correct this condition. Cholesterol problems are usually indicated by diastolic (lower) pressure reading falling after taking ion eXtra but systolic (higher) readings not falling by the same extent.

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Do I need to consult a doctor before taking ion eXtra?

You should always consult your medical practitioner if you have concerns about your health. Smart Cell Signal™ and ion eXtra are new technologies and your doctor may not have heard of them yet. However, you can say that the product only contains natural electrolytes and that the manufacturers guarantee that there can be no side effects from using them. You may want to report back to your doctor on the results that you achieve from taking the product.

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Can I take ion eXtra while taking other medication?

ion eXtra may be taken with all other medication, excepting blood-thinning products, and, as it is a natural product, it is guaranteed not to impact the effect of other medications or cause side effects. However, it is very important that you should not stop taking other medications prescribed by your doctor without first consulting your doctor because to do so may be dangerous. If you feel that the conditions for which the medications were prescribed are no longer troubling you, then it is appropriate to talk to your doctor about reducing the amount of medicine that you have to take.

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Why can’t I take ion eXtra while I am taking blood thinning drugs?

Blood thinners are commonly used in the prevention and treatment of strokes. These are anti-coagulants that are usually coumarin derivatives such as Warfarin, Heparin, Plavix, Coumadin, Dicumarol, Miradon, etc. If you are taking blood thinners you will probably experience an almost immediate reaction to taking ion eXtra. This will exhibit as blotches of purple/black in color which form all over the skin. This occurs because ion eXtra is causing the capillaries to reform but the effect of the anti-coagulant is to make them leak. This is similar to the effect in many old people on anti-coagulants who show non-impact bruising under the skin. This is a side effect of the anti-coagulants that are inhibiting capillary formation and not of ion eXtra. Patients on anti-coagulant treatment should consult their physicians before taking ion eXtra.

Some natural remedies contain coumarin, notably Ginko Biloba, should not be taken while taking ion eXtra.

This advice does not apply to patients taking anti-platelets such as aspirin, the alternative method of stroke prevention. Aspirin will not react with ion eXtra.

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How long has ion eXtra been on the market?

ion eXtra is a new product, based upon Smart Cell Signal™ technology, is a new product that came on to the market in 2008 following many years of research and testing by the manufacturers.

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Can I get it on prescription? If NO why not?

ion eXtra is not a drug and does not contain any medicines. Therefore, it is not regulated in such a way that it would need a prescription. As ion eXtra contains specially formulated natural electrolytes it is classified as a food supplement.

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How many do I take a day? How long do I take ion eXtra for?

One capsule is taken each morning with water. It is advisable to follow a sensible diet and carry out regular moderate exercise while taking the capsules for optimum results. A course lasts for 28 days after which time normal habituation should be restored. It may be desirable to repeat the course every three months in order to maintain the benefits of natural habituation. Some users who either have skin problems, such as cellulite, or wish to maintain a healthy skin may take the product more frequently.

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Does it matter how old I am?

ion eXtra can be taken at any age and are particularly beneficial for older people who may have had elevated blood pressure for many years. It was previously thought that rarefaction of the capillaries was a natural consequence of aging but research by the manufacturers of ion eXtra has shown that this is not so and normal habituation can be re-established at any age.

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Can children take ion eXtra? If so how does it benefit them and from what age?

It should not normally be necessary for young children to take ion eXtra unless they suffer from obesity or skin conditions. Children at or close to puberty may take the same capsules as adults. Parents of children who suffer from eczema are invited to contact us by e-mail to learn about Smart Cell SignalTM patches which can be very beneficial for children who suffer from this problem. All medicines and supplements should be kept safely out of the reach of children although accidental ingestion of ion eXtra cannot cause any harm.

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What benefits will I get from taking ion eXtra if I play sports?

All athletes sweat and, in a perfectly conditioned athlete, the copious sweat produced when exercising under pressure will be pure water with all of the electrolytes removed by operation of the sweat ducts. However, most people – including athletes – will lose excessive amounts of electrolytes during exercise particularly if insufficient water is taken. This can lead to blockages in the sweat ducts which, in turn, damages proximate capillaries. ion eXtra will reverse these blockages resulting in sustained optimum blood pressure and well-conditioned skin. For good health and optimum performance, an athlete requires normal homeostasis; that is the physiological stability achieved by normal negative feedback systems. The demands of training often leave the athlete with impaired feedback systems which can lead to poor performance and health problems. ion eXtra contains only electrolytes found naturally in the body and its use cannot result in an athlete testing positive for any substance.

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Are there any side effects taking ion eXtra?

The manufacturers guarantee that ion eXtra is free from all possible side effects as only naturally occurring electrolytes are used in its preparation. In some cases, users may experience a salt taste, changes in their sweating patterns and changes in their stools but these are a natural consequence of the body restoring normal habituation and will quickly pass.

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What are electrolytes?

Electrolytes are ions (atomic particles) in cells, blood and other organic materials in the body. Electrolytes help to control fluid levels, maintain pH levels and ensure the correct electrical potential between nerve cells that enables the transmission of nerve signals. They can be regarded as the body’s messengers and they play a very important role in maintaining health. Cells exchange electrolytes through a process called osmosis that ensures that every cell is in balance with every other. The body defends osmosis in advance of all other functions and it could be called the essence of life.

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Can’t I achieve the same effect by drinking electrolyte drinks?

The body needs electrolytes which it obtains from a normal diet. Electrolyte drinks are refreshing and may supply some needed electrolyte input. However, they will usually provide an excess that is flushed out of the body through the kidneys. These drinks play no part in releasing trapped electrolytes and cannot take the place of ion eXtra.

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Will drinking sports drinks do just as well?

No. The problem is not taking more electrolytes on board but managing those we already have. In modern society, most people will have abundant supplies of electrolytes from their normal diet and, if they drink more, the kidneys will just flush them away. Plus, to make these drinks palatable, the manufacturers load them with sugar which, in nearly every case, will work against your exercise objectives.

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What are ions?

An ion is an atom with a positive or negative charge. Ions are created when elements gain or lose electrons. In the body they are elements such as sodium, chloride and potassium that are suspended in body fluids. During chemical reactions, molecular parts ranging from tiny subatomic particles like electrons to entire atoms get shuffled around, transferred, shared and exchanged. The major scientific breakthrough represented by ion eXtra is the understanding and influencing of the chemistry of body fluids.

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