Lectins are proteins that recognize and bind specific carbohydrates found on the surfaces of cells. They play a role in interactions and communication between cells typically for recognition. Carbohydrates on the surface of one cell bind to the binding sites of lectins on the surface of another cell. Structural Biochemistry/Carbohydrates/Lectins – Wikibooks, open … https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Structural_Biochemistry/Carbohydrates/Lectins Lectins – anContinue reading “Lectins in lentils and other plants”
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Zinc, copper and magnesium to fight diabetes and neurodegeneration
Dear GF with diabetes, If you are not 12,000 miles away from me, I will bring sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and cashew (raw and unsalted). I will massage you with special oils. Take care, I hope to see you soon. Connie Zinc and Diabetes – Diabetes Self-Management https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com › Blog › Amy Campbell Mar 26,Continue reading “Zinc, copper and magnesium to fight diabetes and neurodegeneration”
Vitamin B12 is important in the utilization of carbohydrates
This report consists of a brief summary of experimental studies which emphasize (a) the dominant role played by vitamin B12 in the utilization of carbohydrates, (b) interrelationships between vitamin B12 absorption and endocrine function, and (c) some relationships of vitamin B12 to diabetes mellitus. (1) Weanling rats fed a diet, rich in carbohydrate and lowContinue reading “Vitamin B12 is important in the utilization of carbohydrates”
How carbohydates affect our bodies
When you eat food, the body digests the macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins – actually many different amino acids – and fats. 1) The levels of blood glucose stay higher longer because the glucose can’t make it into the muscle cells. This toxic glucose is like sludge in the bloodstream clogging arteries, binding with proteins to formContinue reading “How carbohydates affect our bodies”
Replenish the depleted carbs after sports or strength exercise
A period of 48hrs is required to replenish the depleted carbohydrates stores from a strength workout. 2-3x a week strength workout with no more than an hour per session allows the muscles enough time to recover. Performing any more than 3 sessions per week can gradually become counterproductive due to a catabolic effect. This occursContinue reading “Replenish the depleted carbs after sports or strength exercise”