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Independent Univera Associates Tonics Vs. Drugs Tonics, as previously stated, nonspecifically strengthen organ system or the body as a whole. In other words, these preparations help the body to "do its jobs" rather than telling the body "what to do". A drug or herbal extract (given in pharmaceutical doses) specifically orders the body to do, or not to do, a particular function. Officially we say that this is the drug's Indication. An example of this would be: "This drug is a MAO inhibitor; it raises cerebral catecholamine levels and therefore is effective in treating depression." The indication is listed along with side effects, mechanism of action, dosages forms, pharmacokinetics (how the drug is dispersed through the body), interactions with disease states or other drugs, elimination pathway(s), contra-indications (conditions where this drug should not be used) and proof of efficacy - usually double-blind studies showing that it works "better than a sugar pill." All of this then becomes the drug's official monograph, approved by the FDA. Germany was the first country to systematically do this with medicinal herbs. In 1994 the landmark study, "The German Commission E Monographs," was published and rated the various traditional herbal remedies as effective, non-effective or dangerous to use. Because tonics like Matol/ Km make no specific pharmacological claims, no monograph is required. Critics of tonics and their cousins, adaptogens, will often cite the lack of a monograph as lack of proof of the product's effectiveness and go on to say things like "snake oil" or worthless. To this I would answer, Matol/ Km does not order the body to do anything nor are we claiming it does. Matol/ Km supports the body and its various organ systems with nutrients so it is able to perform its various tasks more efficiently. Matol/ Km does not black, bind, or inhibit receptors or enzyme systems... it lets the body remain in control of its functions. Matol/ Km follows Hippocrates' tenants of "Let your food be you medicine" and "First, do not harm." Proof, how many of the new "wonder drugs" can boast a track record of twenty-three years of safety and millions of satisfied consumers? --------------------
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