Transforming Glycoscience a report brief National Academy of Science

Here is a 4 page PDF from the 209 page report on our Science Transforming Glycoscience report brief http://tinyurl.com/d3zvb6h Here’s a link to al 209 pages the full report.

Hear Jeff Allen and Carol Merlo explain the 209 page report  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqRKV0Sgjrc&feature=youtu.be

How Do You Know If You Need Enzymes?

Science continues to catalog new enzymes, at this time there are more than 13,000+ different enzymes known in the human body.

If you consume a food you should  be able to digest it, but if you develop gas, bloating or diarrhea or even constipation, there is a very strong possibility that your body is producing insufficient enzymes to break down those particular foods. It could be but the food has lost its naturally occurring enzymes to help you digest it. God gave us food with enzymes and if we eat it raw.Hear destroys enzymes. An Apple fresh off the tree has enzymes a baked apple does not.

Throughout my more than 53 years in the Natural Wellness field, I have heard countless people tell me that they believed they were allergic to a particular food because they had one or more of the symptoms mentioned above. Upon investigation, in the vast majority of cases, they were simply lacking the necessary enzymes to digest those foods correctly.

Generally, when someone mentions enzymes, the first thing that comes to mind for the average person is digestive enzymes. Yet there are 3 major types of enzymes.

- Digestive enzymes

- Metabolic enzymes

- Food enzymes. 

Within these 3 types of enzymes, there are nearly 13,000 different kinds of enzymes, each carrying out specific tasks for good health and function. But we’re going to stick with discussing digestive enzymes here.

The three main types of digestive enzymes commonly known to consumers are lipase for digesting fats, amylase for digesting starches and carbohydrates, and protease for digesting proteins.

Additionally, many consumers are aware of an enzyme necessary to break down one of the sugars found in dairy products. The sugar is called lactose and the enzyme to break it down is called lactase. Individuals who have problems with this are classified as being lactose intolerant. This is common in many genetic groups and extremely rare in others. Lactose intolerance is most common to the Chinese and least common to Norwegians. Why? It is because of the traditional diet of those groups given centuries of adaptation to the diet. 

Among most genetic groups, lactose intolerance is rare and true allergies to dairy are even rarer. The first intelligent step, if you suspect an allergy of any kind to any food, is to avoid that food until a doctor who specializes in allergies (an allergist) confirms the allergy or gives you the all clear.

If you’re told by your allergist that you are not allergic to a particular food and you wish to consume it, then the answer could be simple; get the digestive enzymes you need.

To keep your body functioning at its best, choose healthy foods that are low glycemic and take the best dietary supplements to make up for what may be missing in your diet.

Fiber In Grams Of Some Food

A high-fiber diet along with adequate fluid is very important and often overlooked. Here's a look at the fiber content of some common foods. Read nutrition labels to find out exactly how much fiber is in your favorite foods. Women should try to eat at least 45 grams of fiber a day, while men go for 55 to 75+ grams a day.

Fruits        Total fiber (grams)*

Raspberries           1 cup              8.0

Pear, with skin  1 medium            5.5

Apple, with skin      1 medium      4.4

Banana     1 medium                   3.1

Orange     1 medium                   3.1

Strawberries      1 cup                 3.0

Figs, dried         2 medium         1.6

Raisins  1 ounce  (60 raisins)       1.0

Grains, cereal & pasta           Total fiber (grams)*

Raw wheat bran (rye, oat)  2 Tablespoons   19.5
Psyllium                    2 Tablespoons         19.4
ALL Bran Cereal                     3/4 cup       9.8
Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked   1 cup     6.3

Barley, pearled, cooked               1 cup    6.0

Bran flakes Cereal                    3/4 cup    5.3

Oatmeal  cooked              1 cup              4.0

Popcorn                          3 cups             3.5

Brown rice, cooked           1 cup             3.5

Bread, rye                       1 slice            1.4

Bread, whole-wheat or multigrain 1 slice  1.9

Legumes, nuts and seeds    Total fiber (grams)*

Split peas, cooked           1 cup     16.3

Lentils, cooked                1 cup     15.6

Black beans, cooked       1 cup     15.0

Lima beans, cooked        1 cup     13.2

Baked beans,    cooked  1/2 cup    5.2

Sunflower seed raw       1/4 cup     3.9

Almonds raw 1 oz     (20 nuts)      3.5

Pistachio nuts raw 1 oz (49 nuts)  2.9

Pecans  1 ounce   (15 halves)       2.7

Vegetables                 Total fiber (grams)*

Artichoke, cooked           1 medium  10.3

Green peas, cooked          1 cup        8.8

Broccoli, boiled        1 cup                 5.1

Turnip greens, boiled     1 cup           5.0
Sweet potato with skin      1 small    4.3

Brussels sprouts, cooked    1 cup    4.1

Sweet corn, cooked          1 cup      4.0

Potato with skin, baked    1 small    2.0

Carrot, raw         1 medium             1.7

*Fiber content can vary between brands.

Please note, my Comment: 

The Mayo Clinic only recommends 21 to 25 grams of fiber a day for women and 30 to 38 grams a day for men. I say women should try to eat at least 45 grams of fiber a day, while men go for 55 to 75+ grams a day.

DNA was thought to be the most important discovery now it's Glycobiology / Glyconutrients

This video clip is also about 13 minutes long.  This is Dr. Geiske de Ruig; she is speaking at a TED conference about how the knowledge of glycobiology can improve your health

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d3CjhEgln0&feature=share

Glycobiology has become the subject of much research during the past few years; it’s a field that holds a wealth of hope for the future of medicine. 
Glycobiology refers to the structure, metabolism and biological role of glycans, which are found in all living beings. More specifically, glycans or carbohydrates are saccharides (mono- and poly-) constructed from saccharide units that are organized into complex variably branched chains. In recent years, research has demonstrated that glycans (of which many classifications exist) are not only sources of energy and/or providers of structural properties, a series of findings has revealed particularly important biological contributions at several levels: they not only determine how an organism functions, but also dictate the “social life” of cells as well.

A healthy Immune System requires good communications with our entire body.

Unlike other nutritional products or supplements, glyconutrient products provide the necessary monosaccharides recently identified as essential for optimizing your immune health at the cellular level. Glyconutrient products address the fundamental structure of the body. Glyconutrients are at the forefront of nutritional science. There are eight simple sugars (monosaccharides) that combine with proteins and fats to form a code that allows each cell to communicate with others.

Where you can order organic food and grains.

Heather Anderson (my daughter-in-law) (Troys wife with 7 children) mentioned this on the call for people in the Western United States as a resource where they can order organic whole grains. They deliver to many health food stores and many small groups of people that have gotten together to place bulk orders. Go to their website and check out what they have to offer.   http://www.azurestandard.com/

They specialize in natural, organic, earth-friendly foods and products. We deliver directly to customers, buying clubs and retailers by semi truck and UPS. Go to their website to create an account then by direct.