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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Coconut and yams or sweet potatoes vs whole wheat
Phytic acid prevents mineral absorption resulting in rickets and osteoporosis High-phytate foods: The bran portion in whole wheat, grains, nuts and seeds contain phytic acid molecule (unavailable phosphorous) that readily bind with other minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, making them unavailable as well. Phytic acid occurs in nuts and seeds in two forms—phyticContinue reading “Coconut and yams or sweet potatoes vs whole wheat”
Natural communication breakdown in aging
A naturally produced compound rewinds aspects of age-related demise in mice. Researchers have discovered a cause of aging in mammals that may be reversible. The essence of this finding is a series of molecular events that enable communication inside cells between the nucleus and mitochondria. As communication breaks down, aging accelerates. By administering a moleculeContinue reading “Natural communication breakdown in aging”
20 grams of nuts each day linked to reduced risk for cancer and other diseases
A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases. The analysis of all current studies on nut consumption and disease risk has revealed that 20g a day – equivalent to a handful – canContinue reading “20 grams of nuts each day linked to reduced risk for cancer and other diseases”
Signs of Lupus in women
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also known simply as lupus, is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body.[1] Symptoms vary between people and may be mild to severe. Common symptoms include painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymphContinue reading “Signs of Lupus in women”
Growth hormone rich foods
Morning glory Melatonin-rich foods can increase HGH production by up to 157%. Raspberries give the best boost to your levels, so throw some on your oats for breakfast. Clinical Endocrinology Fish for a compliment Vitamin D deficiency is directly related to lowered levels of male hormones, but raw fish such as salmon sashimi provides 271%Continue reading “Growth hormone rich foods”
How do you lower your bad cholesterol?
Cholesterol is synthesized during the night and works in conjunction with your stress hormones. Your pituitary gland is responsible for stress, food cravings, sleep and sex hormones. Which means that brain food such as protein should help lower cholesterol but we also need the good ones such as avocado, nuts and eggs (no synthetic hormones, limitContinue reading “How do you lower your bad cholesterol?”
Odor, adiponectin natural hormone,belly fat,nuts and greens
THE SCIENCE BEHIND HIGH-LINOLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL In a 16-week, double-blind controlled study conducted at Ohio State University, researchers compared high-linoleic safflower oil (SAF) with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).3 They studied post-menopausal women who had high blood sugar and wanted to lose weight. These participants showed an average reduction of 6.3 percent belly fat and anContinue reading “Odor, adiponectin natural hormone,belly fat,nuts and greens”
Happy foods (coffee, nuts, fish)
Coffee helps in the production of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, like serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline that boost your mood. Researchers said the study is unique in that it identifies caffeine as an antidepressant. “Unlike previous investigations, we were able to assess association of consumption of caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages, and we identify caffeine asContinue reading “Happy foods (coffee, nuts, fish)”
For energy metabolism, consume protein- rich foods (6 functional amino acids); brain uses 20% of the energy from food
Of the 20 amino acids required for protein synthesis, six of them (arginine, cysteine, glutamine, leucine, proline, and tryptophan), collectively known as the functional amino acids, regulate key metabolic pathways involved in cellular growth, and development, as well as other important biological processes such as immunity and reproduction. Note: Intense exercise decreases the plasma glutamineContinue reading “For energy metabolism, consume protein- rich foods (6 functional amino acids); brain uses 20% of the energy from food”