Thursday, August 15, 2013
Tags: turmeric, curcumin, drug alternatives
(NaturalNews) You may have already heard about the many amazing
healing properties of the spice turmeric, which is also sometimes referred to
as curcumin. But did you know that literally thousands of published,
peer-reviewed studies conducted and compiled over the years lend credence to
the notion that turmeric works the same as, or even better than, at least 14
pharmaceutical drugs currently on the market?
It is true, and thanks to the diligent work of GreenMedInfo.com's
Sayer Ji in compiling this valuable information, it is now available publicly
for the benefit of your and your family's health. Many of the most commonly
prevalent chronic illnesses, it turns out, can be prevented, treated, and even
cured using turmeric, so you will want to pay attention. Here are seven drugs
and classes of drugs that science shows can be effectively replaced with
turmeric:
1) Statin drugs for cholesterol. Popular cholesterol drugs like
Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) and Crestor (rosuvastatin) are completely
unnecessary when taking standardized doses of curcuminoids extracted from
turmeric, according to a 2008 study published in the journal Drugs in R &
D. Researchers found that in patients with endothelial dysfunction, the
underlying blood vessel pathology that leads to atherosclerosis, turmeric
extract worked at least as good as the drugs at reducing inflammation and
relieving oxidative stress in type 2 diabetics.
2) Corticosteroid drugs. Millions of people receive steroid
injections every year to treat the inflammation associated with conditions like
arthritis and even cancer. But a 1999 study published in the journal
Phytotherapy Research found that turmeric's primary antioxidant, curcumin,
works just as well as steroid medications in the treatment of inflammatory eye
disease. Several studies released in the years following found similar benefits
for other inflammatory diseases commonly treated with steroids.
3) Antidepressants. Besides their copious side effects,
antidepressant drugs like Prozac (fluoxetine) and Paxil (paroxetine) are
extremely risky, as they can actually make depression symptoms worse for some
people. But why even bother to use them when turmeric has been shown to
effectively reduce depressive behavior the same or even better than these
dangerous drugs?
4) Blood thinners. People at high risk of heart attack or stroke,
or who require blood-thinning drugs to avoid these and other cardiovascular
events, may simply be able to take turmeric instead. This suggestion is based
on a 1986 study published in the journal Arzneimittelforschung, which found
that curcumin has similar anti-platelet and prostacyclin modulating effects as
aspirin, the blood-thinning drug of choice for many conventional doctors.
5) Anti-inflammatory drugs. Aspirin is also commonly prescribed
for other inflammatory conditions, as is ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and a
number of other pain pills. But these may be unnecessary as turmeric was shown
in a 2004 study published in the journal Oncogene to exert similar
anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity, particularly against cancer
cells, as these drugs.
6) Chemotherapy drugs. The cancer industry would have us all
believe that chemotherapy drugs are one of the few methods we have at our
disposal to treat cancer. But a 2007 study published in the International
Journal of Cancer found that curcumin works just as well as oxaliplatin
(Eloxatin) at treating colorectal cancer.
7) Diabetes drugs. Not only is turmeric a viable contender in
treating diabetes, a 2009 study published in the journal Biochemistry and
Biophysical Research Community found that it works up to 100,000 times better
than the popular diabetes drug Metformin at increasing glucose uptake. Turmeric
also helps suppress glucose production in the liver at least as well as the
most popular diabetes drugs on the market today.
Beyond this, turmeric is a powerful cancer-fighting herb as well,
which Ji expounds upon further in his turmeric review. Be sure to check it out at:
http://www.greenmedinfo.com
Sources for this article include:
http://www.greenmedinfo.com
http://www.naturalnews.com/040330_turmeric_heart_health_curcumin.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/Infographic-Benefits-of-Turmeric.html
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041642_turmeric_curcumin_drug_alternatives.html#ixzz2cEGr4diW
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Curcumin is comparable to chlorhexidine as an anti-inflammatory
mouthwash. Thus, it can be considered as an effective adjunct to mechanical
periodontal therapy.
Friday, August 16, 2013 19:27
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PMID:
Oral Health Prev Dent. 2013 ;11(1):81-6. PMID: 23507685
Abstract Title:
Efficacy of curcumin in the treatment of chronic gingivitis: a
pilot study.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of curcumin mouthwash as an
adjunct to scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic gingivitis and
to compare curcumin to chlorhexidine in terms of its anti-inflammatory and
anti-microbial properties.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients aged 20-40
years with generalised chronic gingivitis were included in the study. They were
randomly divided into 3 groups of 10 each. In group 1, patients underwent
scaling and root planing followed by chlorhexidine mouthwash (SRP/CHX Gr-1); in
group 2, patients underwent scaling and root planing followed by curcumin
mouthwash (SRP/CUR Gr-2); in group 3, patients underwent only scaling and root
planing (SRP Gr-3). Gingival and plaque indices were recorded at baseline (day
0) and 7, 14 and 21 days. Differences between the groups were statistically
analysed.RESULTS: The clinical parameters showed improvement in all the three
groups compared to baseline. When compared to the scaling and root planing
group (Gr-3), both curcumin and chlorhexidine groups were found to have
statistically significantly better results (P0.05).CONCLUSION: Curcumin is
comparable to chlorhexidine as an anti-inflammatory mouthwash. Thus, it can be considered
as an effective adjunct to mechanical periodontal therapy.
Source: http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/curcumin-comparable-chlorhexidine-anti-inflammatory-mouthwash-thus-it-can-beCurcumin
is comparable to chlorhexidine as an anti-inflammatory mouthwash. Thus, it can
be considered as an effective adjunct to mechanical periodontal therapy.
By Green Med Info on Fri, August 16, 2013, 19:27
http://beforeitsnews.com/health/2013/08/curcumin-is-comparable-to-chlorhexidine-as-an-anti-inflammatory-mouthwash-thus-it-can-be-considered-as-an-effective-adjunct-to-mechanical-periodontal-therapy-2501706.html
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Cock-a-Leekie Soup and The main Ingredients Health Benefits
Saturday, August 17, 2013 0:21
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Home of Kyle J. Norton for The Better of Living & Living
Health I. The recipe
By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen (Source)
You can let winter winds blow if you have a steaming bowl of this
chunky chicken soup to ward off the shivers.
Ingredients
2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
2 cups (500 mL) sliced leeks
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
6 cups (1.5 L) chicken stock
3/4 cup (175 mL) long grain rice
1 strip lemon peel, (2 inches/5 cm long)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
PreparationIn large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat;
cook leeks, covered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until
softened.
Add chicken; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for about 4
minutes or until no longer pink inside.
Add chicken stock, rice, lemon peel and bay leaf; bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Discard lemon peel and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into warmed bowls; sprinkle with parsley.
II. The Main Ingredients Health Benefits
II. A. Leek
Leek is a genius of Allium, belong to the vegetable family
vegetable Alliacaea, same as onion and garlic. Leeks are easy to grow from seed
and usually reach maturity in the autumn months, and have few pest or disease
problems.
Nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
2.Dietary fiber
3. Protein
4. Fat
5. Vitamin A
6. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
7. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
8. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
9. Vitamin B6
10. Folate (Vitamin B9)
11. Vitamin B12
12. Vitamin C
13. Vitamin E
14. Vitamin K
15. Calcium
16. Iron
16. Manganese
17. Magnesium
18. Phosphorus
19. Potassium
20. Sodium
21. Zinc
22. Etc.
Health benefits
A. Health benefits according to studies
1. Endometrial cancer
In the investigation of allium vegetables anf their effect on
endometrial cancer found that the OR of endometrial cancer for successive
categories of onion intake were 0.94 (95% CI 0.72, 1.21) for <2
portions/week and 0.40 (95% CI 0.22, 0.72) for > or =2 portions/week, with a
significant inverse trend in risk (P = 0.01). The OR for an increment of one
portion (i.e. 80 g) of onions per week was 0.81 (95% CI 0.70, 0.95). For
garlic, the OR for successive categories of intake were 0.89 (95% CI 0.68,
1.15) for intermediate use and 0.62 (95% CI 0.42, 0.92) for high use, with a
significant inverse trend in risk (P = 0.02), according to “Allium vegetables
intake and endometrial cancer risk” by Galeone C, Pelucchi C, Dal Maso L, Negri
E, Montella M, Zucchetto A, Talamini R, La Vecchia C.(a)
2. Anti cancers
In the evaluation of organosulfur compounds of Allium vegetables
and its anticancer effects found that antiproliferative activity has been
described in several tumor cell lines, which is possibly mediated by induction
of apoptosis and alterations of the cell cycle. Allium vegetables and
organosulfur compounds are thus possible cancer-preventive agent, according to
“Allium vegetables and organosulfur compounds: do they help prevent cancer?” by
Bianchini F, Vainio H.(b)
3. Antioxidant activities
In the investigation of the methanol extract of dried skin of
Allium cepa and its isolation of quercetin-3′-O-beta-D-glucoside [1] found that
the antioxidant activity of 1 was evaluated in the oxygen radical absorbance
capacity assay; it showed 3.04 micromol Trolox equivalents/mmol. 1 was shown to
be a promising ingredient that could be useful for treating hyperpigmentation
and for protecting against oxidative stress, according to “Melanin biosynthesis
inhibitory and antioxidant activities of quercetin-3′-O-beta-D-glucoside
isolated from Allium cepa” by Arung ET, Furuta S, Ishikawa H, Tanaka H, Shimizu
K, Kondo R.(c)
4. Cholesterol
In the comparison to the hypolipidemic drug gugulipid and S-methyl
cysteine sulfoxide (SMCS) isolated from Allium cepa Linn (family: Liliaceae)
and its effect in cholesterol found that both gugulipid and SMCS cause
reduction of endogenous lipogenesis, increase catabolism of lipids and
subsequent excretion of metabolic by-products through the intestinal tract.
However, gugulipid is a better drug than SMCS at a low dose of 50mg/kg body weight,
according to “Lipid lowering effect of S-methyl cysteine sulfoxide from Allium
cepa Linn in high cholesterol diet fed rats’ by
Kumari K, Augusti KT.(d)
5. Etc
B. Health benefits according to concentration
1. Vitamin K
Since leak contains a measure amount of vitamin K, it helps to
protect against aging diseases and the under layers of the skin, thus reducing
the risk of wrinkle due to aging and enhances the absorption of calcium, thus
promoting the formation of healthy bones, according to the study of “Vitamin K,
osteoporosis and degenerative diseases of ageing” by Vermeer C, Theuwissen E.,
posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21427421),
researchers found that According to the triage theory, long-term vitamin K
inadequacy is an independent, but modifiable risk factor for the development of
degenerative diseases of ageing including osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.
2. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is not only important in preventing types I diabetes,
according to “A close relationship between type 1 diabetes and vitamin
A-deficiency and matrix metalloproteinase and hyaluronidase activities in skin
tissues” by Takahashi N, Takasu S.(1) but also may be associated with
compromised bone health, according to “Vitamins and bone health: beyond calcium
and vitamin D” by Ahmadieh H, Arabi A.(2)
3. Manganese
Manganese in dried peas not only is a processor for the
metabolizing of glucose and carbohydrates, it also plays an important role as
part of the natural antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), that helps
to fight the damage caused by free radicals, according to the study of
“Regulation of Manganese Antioxidants by Nutrient Sensing Pathways in
Saccharomyces cerevisiae” by Reddi AR, Culotta VC., posted in PubMed, researchers
found that loss of either of these upstream kinase sensors dramatically
inhibited the potency of Mn as an antioxidant. Downstream of Rim15p are
transcription factors Gis1p and the redundant Msn2/Msn4p pair that typically
respond to nutrient and stress signals. Both transcription factors were found
to modulate the potency of the Mn-antioxidant but in opposing fashions: loss of
Gis1p was seen to enhance Mn-antioxidant activity whereas loss of Msn2/4p
greatly suppressed it. Our observed roles for nutrient and stress response
kinases and transcription factors in regulating the Mn-antioxidant underscore
its physiological importance in aerobic fitness.
4. Vitamin C
In the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction. and it effects on
pulmonary dysfunction found that At present, evidence from
randomised-controlled trials is insufficient to recommend a specific role for
vitamin C in the treatment of asthma. Further methodologically strong and
large-scale randomised controlled trials are needed in order to address the
question of the effectiveness of vitamin C in children with asthma but some
outcome data showed effectiveness on lung function, symptom scores, IgE levels
and inhaled steroid use. One small study showed a significant difference in %
drop in FEV1 post-exercise, according to the study of “Vitamin C
supplementation for asthma” by Kaur B, Rowe BH, Arnold E.(3)
4. Folate
Beside it is essential vitamin in synthesis of DNA (According to
the study of “Folate stimulation of wound DNA synthesis” by Zhang XJ, Chinkes
DL, Herndon DN., Posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18028951)),
amino acid metabolism (accprding to the study of “Assessment of vitamin B-12,
folate, and vitamin B-6 status and relation to sulfur amino acid metabolism in
neonates” Minet JC, Bissé E, Aebischer CP, Beil A, Wieland H, Lütschg J.Posted
in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10966894),
etc. it also plays an important in regulating cells division and replication,
thus reducing the risk of improper growth of cells, leading to tumors and
cancers, according to the study of “Folate and cancer: how DNA damage, repair
and methylation impact on colon carcinogenesis” by Duthie SJ., posted in PubMed
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20544289),
reseachers concluded that Folate maintains genomic stability by regulating DNA
biosynthesis, repair and methylation. Folate deficiency induces and accelerates
carcinogenesis by perturbing each of these processes.
6. Etc.
C. Other health benefits
1. Potassium
Beside is a important minerals for lymphatic function in
regulating the body fluids, it is also essential in preventing the forming of
kidney stone, according to the study of “Empiric use of potassium citrate
reduces kidney-stone incidence with the ketogenic diet” by McNally MA, Pyzik
PL, Rubenstein JE, Hamdy RF, Kossoff EH., posted in PubMed(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19596731),
researchers wrote in conclusion that Oral potassium citrate is an effective
preventive supplement against kidney stones in children who receive the KD,
achieving its goal of urine alkalinization. Universal supplementation is
warranted.
3. Phosphorus
Phosphorus beside plays an important role in supplying the body
with phosphate in maintaining the healthy bone structure, according to the
study of “VEGF incorporated into calcium phosphate ceramics promotes
vascularisation and bone formation in vivo” by Wernike E, Montjovent MO, Liu Y,
Wismeijer D, Hunziker EB, Siebenrock KA, Hofstetter W, Klenke FM.posted in
PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20178096)
it also aids in transmission of nerve impulses, thus promoting the information
transmitting to the cells of the other part of the body. Levels of phosplate
may cay cause Parkinson’s disease, according to tyhe study of “Phosphorus and
proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy demonstrates mitochondrial dysfunction
in early and advanced Parkinson’s disease” by Hattingen E, Magerkurth J,
Pilatus U, Mozer A, Seifried C, Steinmetz H, Zanella F, Hilker R., posted in
PubMed, (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19952056)
4. Iron
Iron beside is essential for forming of the red pigment called
hemoglobin in the blood for carry oxygen and nutrients to the body cells, it
also promotes oxygen absorption required for contraction of muscles.
5. Zinc
Zinc is essential mineral in prevent the enlarged prostate that
can reduce the risk of abnormal sperm production, it also requires for the
synthesis of collagen for healing of skin wounds, according to the study of
“Collagen synthesis in connective tissue of wounded rat mesentery: effect of
dietary zinc deficiency” by Agren MS, posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1681930)
6. Polyunsaturated Fat
Leek contains polyunsaturated fat beside helping to improve the
absorption of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, it also prevent the risk
of diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver
disease, according to the study of “Ω3-Polyunsaturated fatty acids prevent
lipoperoxidation, modulate antioxidant enzymes, and reduce lipid content but do
not alter glycogen metabolism in the livers of diabetic rats fed on a high fat
thermolyzed diet” by de Assis AM, Rech A, Longoni A, Rotta LN, Denardin CC,
Pasquali MA, Souza DO, Perry ML, Moreira JC., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21989716)
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7. Etc.
Side effects
1. Oxalates
Oxalates in leek can cause problem for people with kidney diseases
2. Etc.
Sources
(a) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18986589
(b) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11673117
(c) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21812337
(d) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16987625
(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21859436
(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21967159
(3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19160185
II. The chicken
Chicken
Chicken are domesticated fowl belonging to the subspecies of
Gallus domesticus and is raised all over the world for its delicious meats and
eggs. It can be roasted, broiled, grilled or poached into a very delicious,
tasteful and nutritious meal.
Nutrients
In order to prevent the high levels in take of saturated fat (bad
cholesterol), it is recommended to remove the skin before cooking.
1. Proteins
2. Cholesterol (LDL and HDL)
3. Vitamin B3
4. Vitamin B6
5. Selenium
6. Phosphorus
7. Iron
8.Choline
9. Etc.
Health benefits
A. Health benefits according to studies
1. Vitamins and minerals
In the classification of protein hydrolysates. Calcium, phosphorus
and iron were analyzed by inductively coupled-plasma atomic emission
spectrophotometry; vitamin C was analyzed by the reduction of cupric ions and
vitamins B1 and B2 by fluorescence in beef, chicken, and turkey found that the
beef hydrolysate (BH) had more iron than the turkey hydrolysate (TH) and the
chicken hydrolysate (CH); TH had a little more phosphorus. BH had the largest
amount of vitamin C, and similar amounts of vitamins B1 and B2. The amount of
these nutrients found in the hydrolysates suggests that it is possible to use
them to enrich special dietary formulations, according to “Mineral and vitamin content
of beef, chicken, and turkey hydrolysates mineral and vitamin content of
protein hydrolysates” by Maria Elisabeth Machado Pinto e SilvaI, Ive PatonI,
Marlene TrigoI; Maria Carolina B. C. von AtzingenI, Carmem S. KiraII, Emiko I.
InomataII, Leda C. A. LamardoII(a)
2. Hypercholesterolemia
In the research of the contribution of beef, pork, lamb, and veal
to total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol intake from a total-diet
standpoint found that Substituting skinless chicken or fish for meat may make
sense from the standpoint of personal preference and dietary variety but does
not confer additional benefits in terms of reducing blood cholesterol levels,
according to “Hypercholesterolemia. Dietary advice for patients regarding meat”
by Keenan JM, Morris DH.(b)
3. Iron and zinc
In the evaluation of Reducing red meat intake to lower serum
cholesterol may also lower iron and zinc intake found that although serum
ferritin level change between baseline and intervention was significantly
different between the lean beef and lean poultry and fish groups (median
[interquartile range] 0.7 [-6, 8] and -6.8 [-12, 2] microg/dL, respectively),
the drop in the lean poultry and fish group was not clinically significant. No
differences were observed in iron and zinc intake or in serum zinc and
cholesterol levels. Teenagers eating diets low in saturated fat may benefit
from adequate amounts of lean red meat, according to “Adolescents eating diets
rich in either lean beef or lean poultry and fish reduced fat and saturated fat
intake and those eating beef maintained serum ferritin status” by Snetselaar L,
Stumbo P, Chenard C, Ahrens L, Smith K, Zimmerman B.(c)
4. Nutrients
In the investigation of food selection of the healthy elderly may
be influenced by life-styles, the food supply, and recommendations related to
diet and disease found that a moderate but not excessive intake of
meat/poultry/fish made a substantial contribution to nutrient intake. The fat
contribution of these food groups could be decreased by emphasizing lower-fat
selections of meat, poultry, and fish, according to “Meat, poultry, and fish
consumption and nutrient intake in the healthy elderly” by Koehler KM, Hunt WC,
Garry PJ.(d)
5. Etc.
B. Health benefits according to concentration
1. Vitamin B complex
a) Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin is one of very important vitamin in
metabolism of energy by helping the transforming of fats, proteins and
carbohydrates and high dose riboflavin appears to be useful alone or along with
beta-blockers in the prevention of migraine, according to the study of
“Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. A randomized
controlled trial” by Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9484373)
b) Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 or Niacin is essential for lowering high cholesterol
levels, according to the study of “Cholesterol efflux potential and
antiinflammatory properties of high-density lipoprotein after treatment with
niacin or anacetrapib” by Yvan-Charvet L, Kling J, Pagler T, Li H, Hubbard B,
Fisher T, Sparrow CP, Taggart AK, Tall AR., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20448206),
forming the components of cells’ genetic material DNA during excision repair,
according to the study of “Niacin deficiency delays DNA excision repair and
increases spontaneous and nitrosourea-induced chromosomal instability in rat
bone marrow” by
Kostecki LM, Thomas M, Linford G, Lizotte M, Toxopeus L, Bartleman
AP, Kirkland JB., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17618655)
and treating diabetes and high blood sugar levels, according to the study of
“Treatment of dyslipidemia in patients with type 2 diabetes” by Vijayaraghavan
K., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21172030),
researcher indicated that a number of lipid-lowering agents, including statins,
fibrates, niacin, and bile acid sequestrants, are available to target
normalization of the entire lipid profile.
c) Vitamin B6
c. 1. Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine beside is important in enhancing
the developing red blood cells by stimulating the production of hemoglobin, it
also helps to keep blood sugar levels steady during the process of breaking
down stored energy in gestation pregnancy, according to the study of
“Improvement of oral glucose tolerance in gestational diabetes by pyridoxine”
by Bennink HJ, Schreurs WH., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1131652)
c.2. It also plays a pivotal role as a methyl donor in the basic
cellular process of methylation, through which methyl groups are transferred
from one molecule to another, resulting in the formation of a wide variety of
precess, including regulation of gene expression, protein function, and RNA
metabolism. When levels of B6 are inadequate, it may cause faulty Methylation
with high levels of homocysteine that can cause variety of disease, including
cervical dysplasia, faulty detoxification and impaired DNA repair, etc.,
according to the study of “Back To Life Natural Health Center – Healthcare
Through Natural Methods“(http://www.backtolifehealth.com/Methylation.htm)
d) Vitamin B12In the evaluation of vitamin B12 in Turnip greens
found that vitamin Bi2 was present in the
leaves of a higher plant in amounts. there is no evidence
supporting the synthesis of vitamin Bi2 by a higher plant. Was it produced by
soil microorganisms and subsequently absorbed via the plant roots? There is
ample proof of such synthetic activity by certain microorganisms and of vitamin
B12 activity in soil , but no evidence that the vitamin B]2molecule is absorbed
by the plant from the soil. Could it have been produced by bacteria living
epiphytically
on the turnip leaf? Ericson and Lewis (’54) postulated such a
relationship in their studies of vitamin Bt2 compounds found in certain algae,
according to “STUDIES OF VITAMIN B12IN TUENIP GREENS” by LOUISE F. GEAY
ANDLOUISE J. DANIEL(http://jn.nutrition.org/content/67/4/623.full.pdf)
2. Protein
Protein beside is important building block of bones, muscles,
cartilage, skin, and blood, it also enhances the nervous system in information
transmitting between cells and cells of the other parts of the body, thus
reducing the risk of nervous tension, (according to the study of “The planar
polarity protein Scribble1 is essential for neuronal plasticity and brain
function” by Moreau MM, Piguel N, Papouin T, Koehl M, Durand CM, Rubio ME, Loll
F, Richard EM, Mazzocco C, Racca C, Oliet SH, Abrous DN, Montcouquiol M, Sans
N, posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20660256)
3. Iron
Beside as a mineral in carrying life-giving oxygen to human blood
cells and maintaining robust health as an essential protein component for
metabolism, it also helps in synthesis of a number of essential
neurotransmitters like dopamine, nor-epinephrine, along with serotonin.
acccording to the study of “Brain Iron Dysregulation and the Risk of Ageing
White Matter Lesions” by Gebril OH, Simpson JE, Kirby J, Brayne C, Ince PG.,
posted in PubMed, researchers found that The mRNA expression using QPCR
suggests a pattern that favours decreased intracellular iron influx, increased
ferrous oxidation and increased iron export from the cells. Iron metabolism
seems to be changed in brains with WML, increased elemental iron in these
brains and in turn increased production of free oxidative radicals could
represent a potentiating factor for the development of ageing WML.
4. Selenium
In the investigation of genistin and selenium and their effect in
breast cancer found that Supplementation of genistin alone or with selenium
provided antioxidant defense with high-potential chemopreventive activity
against DMBA-induced mammary tumors more than selenium alone, according to
“Prevention of rat breast cancer by genistin and selenium” by Hamdy SM, Latif
AK, Drees EA, Soliman SM.(I)
5. phosphorus
Phosphorus is one of essential trace minerals to maintains healthy
teeth and bones, according to the study of “Phosphorus nutrition and the
treatment of osteoporosis” by Heaney RP, posted in PubMed (II).
6. Calcium
In the investigation of micronutrients, calcium (Ca) and inorganic
(i) phosphate (P) ,the two main constituents of hydroxyapatite and theirs
effect on bone health found that they are endowed with a transport system that
accumulates Pi inside the matrix vesicles, followed by the influx of Ca ions.
This process leads to the formation of hydroxyapatite crystal and its
subsequent association with the organic matrix collagen fibrils. In addition to
this structural role, both Ca and Pi positively influence the activity of
bone-forming and bone-resorbing cells. Pi plays a role in the maturation of
osteocytes, the most abundant cells in bone. Osteocytes are implicated in bone
mineralization and systemic Pi homeostasis, according to “Calcium and
phosphate: a duet of ions playing for bone health” by Bonjour JP.(III)
7. Etc.
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