Walgreen's Drugs in Oxnard (Sothern California) sells a Lipo-Flavonoid 100
caplet bottle for $33.  The outside directions say to take 1 pill three
times a day.  "For best results, use for at least six months". The inside
instructions say to start off taking 2 pills three times a day.  Each pill
has 5X the RDA for vitamin C.

More text from the inside info follows:

What Is LIPO FLAVONOID?

The LIPO FLAVONOID nutritional supplement was developed by a well known
Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat doctor) at a leading clinic in the mid
west more than forty years ago. The supplement was specifically developed to
relieve the symptoms of Meniere's disease which include ringing in the ears
(tinnitus), dizziness and loss of hearing. It contains the B complex group
of vitamins in a base of Lipotropic agents Choline, Inositol and Pantothenic
acid, plus Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids.

Since its introduction, the LIPO FLAVONOID supplement has been recommended
by Ear, Nose and Throat doctors, or ENTs, to thousands of patients suffering
from Meniere's disease as nutritional therapy for symptomatic relief.

How does the LIPO FLAVONOID Supplement work?

Based on various clinical studies, it has been suggested that the LIPO
FLAVONOID supplement may be effective at two levels. First, the Eriodictyol
Glycoside contained in the Lemon Bioflavonoid complex has been shown to
block histamine production in the inner ear, a likely cause of inner ear
disturbances. Second, the Lipotropic agents contained in the LIPO FLAVONOID
supplement help to prevent abnormal accumulation of fatty deposits in blood
vessels, particularly in the small capillaries of the inner ear, thereby
improving circulation.

Importantly, the exact combination of ingredients contained in the LIPO
FLAVONOID supplement has been tested numerous times in clinical studies on
patients with symptoms of Meniere's, and the results have demonstrated
relief and improvement in patient condition.

Recommended Intake

For faster results, take 2 caplets three times a day, preferably after a
meal. This is the dosage used in the clinical studies. Wait three to six
months to see a noticeable improvement in your condition. Reduce intake to 1
caplet three times a day to maintain your improved condition.

Excerpts from various clinical studies

"Recently, LIPO FLAVONOID has been introduced for use in Meniere's disease.
This supplement consists of a lemon bioflavonoid complex combined with a
mixture of B vitamins. There have been several reports which indicate
beneficial results. The value of this compound is attributed primarily to
the action of the lemon bioflavonoid complex. Clinical experience indicates
that a number of patients experience considerable benefit from this
supplement and there has been no adverse side effects."

Wolfson, RJ , Treatment of Meniere's disease (1969) pp 553 567.

" From examining the results of a therapeutic trial in 122 cases of
Meniere's disease... it seems to us that eriodictyol glycoside (in the lemon
bioflavonoid complex) has a beneficial therapeutic or biologic effect on
certain individuals with sensori neural hearing loss, usually that
associated with Vertigo and other symptoms and signs in the symptom complex
called Meniere's disease."

Williams, H.L. at al Eriodictyol Glycoside in the treatment of Meniere's
disease

Ann. Otol. Rhinol., Lar(1963), 72, 4,1082

"Since using LIPO FLAVONOID, the speed of resolution of symptoms has
increased. Recurrence of symptoms seems definitely reduced. Many patients,
on tapering the dose after a few months, have the beginning of symptom
recurrence; however, when they step up the dose, they improve again."

Fahey, D. Meniere's disease  is surgery really necessary? Laryngoscope
(1967), pp 918 930

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