Supplements and
Glyconutritionals?
Theryssa Gossman -
Supplements and Glyconutritionals?
by: Theryssa Gossman
Why Do We Need Food Supplements and Glyconutritionals?
Food is one of our most basic needs. However, in our modern
society fresh food is a thing of the past. The so called
fresh fruits and vegetables we buy today have little
nutritional value because they are grown in
nutrient-deficient soil, picked before they ripen
naturally, gassed, irradiated, artificially ripened and
stored for days before we eat it. Therefore, our diets lack
the essential building blocks of functional foods vital to
our health and well-being.
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON'T GET THESE FUNCTIONAL FOODS?
Without functional foods the body cannot continue the
miracle of healing itself as these foods provide the raw
materials needed to assist in this healing process thus
giving the body fuel to perform at optimum levels. Without
sufficient functional foods the following four problems
exist for most people:
*
Starvation: since most of our food is nutritionally
starved;
*
Toxicity: many food products including raw fruits and
vegetables contain toxins not to mention the air we breathe
and the water we drink, which actually work against our
body's natural healing process;
*
Stress: as a result of malnutrition and high levels of
toxicity;
*
Degenerative disease: which can be symptomatic of
nutritional deficiency and as a result of stress on the
body.
WHAT ARE THESE FUNCTIONAL FOODS?
Functional foods or Neutraceuticals are "foods that are
thought to prevent disease" (Harvard Health Letter April
'95). The building blocks of functional foods are called
phytochemicals (plant chemicals) These phytochemicals
(carbohydrates) are naturally occurring bioactive
substances that prevent diseases by interacting with the
body's innate healing process to maintain vibrant health
and energy.
WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF THESE PHYTOCHEMICALS?
Of the 200 simple sugars (glyconutritionals) occurring in
plants, only eight are known to be essential for cell-
to-cell communication. These are only found in food that is
ripened on the vine/tree and remain active for 48 hours
after being picked. However, only two of these, glucose
& galactose are found in modern diets. The body can
convert these two into the six missing sugars, but this
enzymatic process is long (up to 20 steps), unreliable and
error-prone. Thus we need to supplement our diets with
these missing sugars.
WHY ARE THESE glyconutritionals SO IMPORTANT?
All cell surface receptors; binding and signaling
components are glycoproteins (proteins and sugar). They
essentially act as the language between cells in our body.
The glycoproteins are like the letters and words of a
language. If the correct sugar (carbohydrate) is not placed
in the proper location, or is missing, the glycoprotein is
not formed correctly and will not be able to carry out its
function in the cell membrane. Only effective cell membrane
communication can make the proper cells for our organs.
The functional components of glyconutritionals appear to
boost the production or activity of enzymes that act
as:
1.
Blocking agents: detoxifying carcinogens or keeping them
from reaching or penetrating cells;
2.
Suppressing agents: restraining malignant changes in cells
that have been exposed to carcinogens.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THESE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS?
There are four basic reasons why people get sick. These
are:
1.
Decreased function of the immune system
2.
Increased oxidative stress
3.
Diminished/ faulty neurotransmitter function
4.
Poor/faulty cellular repair/regeneration
Glyconutritional supplementation will help give your body
the ability to heal, correct, repair and protect itself.
Therefore, it does not matter if you are in a state of
sickness or considered healthy, you can benefit from food
supplementation, specifically glyconutrient
supplementation.
WHEN WERE THESE DISCOVERIES MADE? The discovery of the
importance of glycoproteins was awarded the "Biochemical
Discovery of' the Year" in 1996 by the American
Naturopathic Medical Association. The ANMA further released
the statement "The most Significant Discovery of the
Century". "Almost without exception where ever two or more
living cells interact in a specific way, cell surface
carbohydrates will be involved " (Bio/'Technology, John
Hodgson 1990). Major studies have recently indicated
exciting revelations regarding the significance of
glycoproteins in our development', out- growth, and in the
formation of disease.
WHO CAN USE THESE SUPPLEMENTS? Scientists are suggesting
that glyconutritionals may provide the missing link in the
body's amazing capacity to heal itself and sustain health.
Thus anyone who eats, drinks or breathes in today's world
is likely to benefit from these supplements. These products
were selected by the American and Canadian Track and Field
teams as supplements for athletes preparing for the 2000
Olympics. Mannatech, the supplier, has the only
international patent filed on a supplemental blend of the
known necessary carbohydrates. - Copyright 2004 S.
Lueck
Medical Disclaimer: I am not medically qualified to
diagnose or treat people. The intention of this is to
provide quality health and nutritional information for it's
readers, but not to replace the advice of physicians.
About Author:
Theryssa Gossman
Helping people get back the nutrition their bodies
need.
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