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Revised Edition (2011)
Excerpt from Chapter 1
Exposing The Prozac™ Nightmare! And the FDA’s Claim That It’s Perfectly Safe For Our Kids
You are about to learn many of Prozac's dirty little secrets, which have been deliberately hidden from the public's view, for decades. Once Prozac's secrets have finally been exposed, the next step should be to put a stop to the obvious deception, before any more of our kids' lives are unnecessarily destroyed. Especially at such an early age! And it doesn't just stop there, as many adults have been exposed even longer, (especially the elderly). Both the young, and the elderly, are at the greatest risk of all for a drug overdose, often resulting in serious reactions, such as the increased risk for suicide.
Once you learn the many little-known facts about Prozac's dark side, you will likely wonder if the FDA really knows what it's doing, (or if it truly cares). I believe you will be convinced that one or the other has to apply – beyond a doubt. Although most drugs on the market today actually provide far more risk than any real benefit, in my mind Prozac™ actually tops the list of "the worst of the worst", and that's saying something! As we progress in our discovery, I believe you will soon see why.
So let's get started on our journey of discovery. First and foremost, every single molecule of Prozac™ (fluoxetine) actually contains 3 molecules of the "highly toxic" fluoride, (a major issue)! That's also what makes Prozac™ unique, regarding antidepressants in general. You will soon discover just how toxic the fluoride in Prozac™ (classified as an environmental toxin) can actually be once it's ingested in such a high concentration, (3 to 1 ratio).
Secondly, according to Dr. Ann Blake Tracy, Prozac™ causes a 200% increase of the stress hormone cortisol, which is known to contribute to multiple conditions, (another way Prozac™ is unique).
Then, another obvious concern is the extensive list of 16 crucial nutrients Prozac™ depletes, which include vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione, (one way Prozac™ is not unique). Only by becoming aware of the important part that each nutrient depleted actually plays, could you fully appreciate that concern. Incidentally, they are all discussed in the back of my book A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare.
Then, although Prozac™ is classified as an SSRI antidepressant, (selective to serotonin only), according to Dr. Glenmullen, the author of Prozac Backlash, that's not really true. He claims that just one of Prozac's many dark sides is its suppression of the major neurotransmitter dopamine, which he refers to as the "Prozac™ backlash"! It's also important to keep in mind that Prozac™ doesn't actually produce serotonin, nor does it in any way stimulate the production of serotonin. That's just not what Prozac™does. Its primary focus is to fool the brain into thinking that it has more serotonin than it really does, (similar to most illegal drugs). Rather than allowing the brain to regulate the amount of serotonin the receptors receive, (a critical process), Prozac™ instead overrides that normal process, and floods the receptors with serotonin. The problem is, that eventually results in serotonin resistance, as some receptors begin shutting down, (the brain's defense mechanism). Serotonin resistance is similar to insulin resistance in the body, when the cell receptors are exposed to an excessive amount of glucose, (basically, type II diabetes). Although in this case, it's instead excess serotonin.
Although Prozac's intended target is the brain, it actually creates a lot of damage along the way. It's also interesting to note that at least 90% of serotonin is actually produced in the intestinal tract. Thus, an intestinal disorder can contribute to a serotonin deficiency. Serotonin also has other functions in both the body and brain, such as the storage of energy. Prozac™ prevents the efficient use of serotonin by unnecessarily wasting it, thus creating a deficiency. These are critical issues that drug companies chose to ignore, and assume that neither you, nor your doctor, will ever discover, (although now you know) – and believe me, we're just getting started! Unfortunately, most doctors don't have a clue as to the serious risks they are exposing their patients to. The problem is, most doctors don't have adequate time to fully research the many different drugs that they prescribe daily, although I do. Doctors often deal with dozens of patients on a daily basis, and they also have hundreds of drugs to choose from, not to mention dealing with insurance companies, and running a business. The doctors are often victims of the pharmaceutical industry, (as unfortunately are their patients).
Just addressing the problems associated with a deficiency of each of the nutrients depleted by Prozac™, and tying them to the literally hundreds of potential side effects associated with Prozac™ alone, would likely be overwhelming for you. Especially as, according to Dr. Tracy, there are a total of 575 side effects associated with Prozac™, listed with the FDA!
More than any other drug in history, yet knowing that, the FDA still concluded that it's perfectly OK for our kids, and pregnant mothers!