ASIA Syndrome

     Autoimmune/autoinflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA syndrome) is a hotly debated entity when it comes to vaccinations in humans. ASIA has been recognized in commercial sheep production with less controversy. It was tied to repeated immunizations that contained aluminum adjuvants. The syndrome shows an acute phase that affects less than 0.5 % of animals in a given herd appearing 2-6 days after an adjuvant-containing inoculation and it is characterized by inflammation of the brain. Most animals apparently recovered afterward.

     The chronic phase of the syndrome followed. The chronic phase begins with an excitatory phase, followed by weakness, extreme wasting away, partial or total paralysis of the feet, and death. Brain damage and accumulation of aluminum in the brain and nerve tissue was evident.  

The authors conclude, "The ovine (sheep) ASIA syndrome can be used as a model of other similar diseases affecting both human and animals. A major research effort is needed in order to understand its complex pathogenesis."

     Only limited studies have been conducted on the safety of adjuvants like aluminum in spite of the fact that it is a known neurotoxin. Feeding infants with IV solutions containing aluminum has been shown to cause developmental damage. Don't be surprised, however, if aluminum is considered safe by vaccine manufacturers and regulatory authorities.

   

Article on sheep ASIA

Discussion of ASIA in Sheep

Aluminum Toxic to Infants with IV Feeding

Protection Against Aluminum Toxicity

  

     Silicon rich mineral water has been used experimentally to promote excretion of aluminum in Alzheimer patients. Waters rich in silicon include Spritzer, Volvic, and Fiji. Fiji water has the highest silicon content and is generally the cheapest in the United States.

     Vitamin E has been shown to protect from Aluminum toxicity in rat studies. The authors of the study write, "In conclusion, this study demonstrates that vitamin E ameliorates glial activation and reduces release of proinflammatory cytokines induced by aluminum."

    The vitamin E research reminds me of the story of my dear friend Don Lawson. He was stricken with what was believed to be polio and spent many years in an iron lung. When he began to supplement with generous quantities of vitamin E, he recovered and was able to live and function without the use of the iron lung.

  

 References:  

 Vitamin E and Aluminum Toxicity

Silicone Rich Water Used to Promote Excretion of Aluminum