T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II
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 The "take-home message": if you want vitamin C or beta-carotene, don't reach for the pill bottle—reach for the fruit or leafy green vegetables.
THE ATKINS CRISIS
In case you haven't noticed, there is an elephant in the room. It goes by the name "low-carb diet," and it has become very popular. Almost all diet books on store shelves are variations of this one theme: eat as much protein, meat and fat as you want, but stay away from those "fatty" carbs. |
David Wolfe
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 For An Upset Stomach Or Ulcer
Juice:
1/2 head of green cabbage
2 ribs of celery 2 apples
Cabbage is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, sulfur, selenium and especially the amino acid glutamine. Studies done by Dr. Garnet Cheney, who at one time headed the Cancer Division of Stanford Medical School, revealed the value of glutamine in healing ulcers. Dr. Cheney administered 1 quart (1 liter) of cabbage/celery/carrot juice a day to 65 ulcer sufferers. Within 3 weeks 63 of the patients were healed and 2 retained only minimal symptoms. |
| Goji berries are loaded with carotene antioxidants, including the richest source of beta-carotene found in any food, The brazil nut is noted for its abundance of the antioxidant mineral selenium. Blue-green algae contains blue-pigment phycocyanin antioxidants. The skin of the great mangosteen fruit contains highly-medicinal xanthone alkaloids. Raw cacao beans, perhaps the most concentrated source of antioxidants found in any food, contain heart-friendly catechin and epicatechin flavonoids. |
| The goji berry is the richest source of beta-carotene found in any food/herb. This amazing little fruit is considered the number one food/herb in Chinese medicine. It synergistically makes all other herbs work better when it is added to herbal formulas.
SATURATION POINT
"Information is the commodity of kings." —Anthony Robbins
We live in an era where all knowledge is available to all those who seek it out.
There is an abundance of useful information out there in the world. We are at the source. We can choose. We may tune into any frequency we like. We can learn anything we desire. |
| One of these substances is beta-carotene, literally shielding the nucleus of each cell.
The benefits of Sunshine are improved by eating correctly as the Sun and fresh air act like magnets in drawing toxic matter to the skin. When the body is clean and internally protected with antioxidant plant compounds you will be amazed at how long you can be in the Sun and how well you tan. Antioxidants are found naturally in richly-pigmented foods such as algae, cacao beans, all types of berries, grapes and dark-green leaves. |
Michael T. Murray
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 Selected Food Sources of Vitamin D
FOOD
INTERNATIONAL UNITS
Cod-liver oil, 1 teaspoon
440 IU
Salmon, cooked, 3 'A ounces
360 IU
Milk, 1 cup
100 IU
Dry cereal, vitamin D fortified
40 IU
Flavonoids
A group of plant pigments known as flavonoids exert antioxidant activity that is generally more potent and effective against a broader range of oxidants than the traditional antioxidant nutrients vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, selenium, and zinc. |
| The beneficial effects of flavonoids in battling the complications of diabetes are numerous, including the fact that as antioxidants, flavonoids are generally more potent and effective against a broader range of oxidants than the traditional antioxidant nutrients vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, selenium, and zinc. Other beneficial effects include increasing intracellular vitamin C levels, decreasing the leakiness
Table 11.1. |
T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II
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| The other measures of antioxidants, blood levels of alpha and beta-carotene (a vitamin precursor) and alpha and gamma tocopherol (vitamin E) are poor indicators of the effects of antioxidants. These antioxidants are transported in the blood by lipoprotein, which is the carrier of "bad" cholesterol. So anytime we measured these antioxidants, we were simultaneously measuring unhealthy biomarkers. This was an experimental compromise that diminished our ability to detect the beneficial effects of the carotenoids and the tocopherols, even when these benefits are known to exist. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 They are rich in minerals (iron, calcium, selenium), fatty acids, malic acid, as well as vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene (800 ug per 100 g) but are rather low in vitamin C (4 mg per 100 g).
Eruca sativa rocket
Rocket plant
Rocket leave
Description A weedy, annual herb with erect stems of up to 0.8 m in height bearing aromatic, lobed leaves (the terminal lobe is larger than the lateral ones, as in turnip and radish). The flowers are white or cream-coloured but marked with dark (reddish) veins. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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 Ingesting plant sterols interferes with beta-carotene (page 469) and vitamin E (page 609) absorption, resulting in lower blood levels of these nutrients.10
BETAINE
(TRIMETHYLGLYCINE)
What is it?
Betaine (trimethylglycine) functions very closely with choline (page 546), folic acid (page 520), vitamin B12 (page 598), and a form of the amino acid methionine (page 557) known as S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe [page 583]).2 All of these compounds function as "methyl donors." They carry and donate methyl molecules to facilitate necessary chemical processes. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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| C (32-58 mg) and are rich in potassium, beta-carotene and vitamins Bl and B2.
Echinochloa frumentacea
Japanese millet
Japanese millet Japanese millet grains
Description A robust grass of up to 1.5 m in height with characteristic broad leaves and dense clusters of oblong spikes. The grains are oval in shape and light brown to purplish. Cultivated forms of Japanese millet are classified as E. frumentacea, while the wild form is named E. crus-galli. Japanese millet is very similar to sawa millet (E. colona, the cultivated forms sometimes called E. |
Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D.
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 Like its close relative beta-carotene, lycopene is an excellent antioxidant, but whether this property influences its anti-cancer effect remains unclear. In fact, according to the most recent findings, lycopene may hinder the development of prostate cancer by acting directly on certain enzymes responsible for the growth of this tissue. This action involves interfering with androgen signals (androgen is the hormone often involved in the excessive growth of prostate tissue) and disturbing the growth of cell tissue. |
| Certain carotenoids, such as beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin, are precursors to vitamin A, a vitamin essential for growth, while other family members, such as lutein, zeaxanthine, and lycopene, do not exhibit any chemical activity related to vitamin A and thus have other roles to play in body chemistry. For example, lutein and zeaxanthine efficiently absorb the blue light in the spectrum and may thus protect the eyes by reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataract formation. |
| For example, two studies done on the effect of high supplemental doses of vitamin A or
MOLECULAR COMPOSITION OF F
MICRONUTRIENTS beta-carotene (the molecule that is converted to vitamin A in our bodies) on the risk of smokers in developing lung cancer showed that the daily absorption of this vitamin does not reduce the mortality rate due to cancer. On the contrary, these risks actually increased (28% more cancers and 17% more deaths in the subjects who received the vitamin supplement in one of these studies). |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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 OR 2.21, 95% CI 1.29, 3.79), alpha-carotene (OR 1.99, 95% CI 1.18, 3.34), and lutein (OR 2.08, 95% CI 1.11, 3.90) inversely associated with risk.
Several biologically feasible mechanisms and supportive laboratory evidence for constituents of vegetables and fruits have been demonstrated in cell culture. For example, carotenoids have retinoid-like effects on cellular differentiation and also exhibit inhibitory effects on mammary cell growth [126-129]. |
T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II
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| In other words, can a pill containing vitamin C and beta-carotene or a fiber supplement create these health effects? No. The triumph of health lies not in the individual nutrients, but in the whole foods that contain those nutrients: plant-based foods. In a bowl of spinach salad, for example, we have fiber, antioxidants and countless other nutrients that are orchestrating a wondrous symphony of health as they work in concert within our bodies. |
Kevin Trudeau
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 Beta-carotene www.jarrow.com (800) 726-0886
Vitamin C, Pure Radient C www.synergy-co.com (800) 723-0277
Vitamin E, Tri-En-All 400 www.universalsupplements.com (805) 646-5936
Amino Acid Therapy, Amino acid L-arginine www.twinlab.com (800) 645-5626
Garlic Extract, Kyolic capsules www.kyolic.com (800)421-2998
Glandular therapy, Wobenzym N www.wobenzym.com (888) 766-4406
Soft Laser Therapy, Q1000 Soft Laser www.ql000softlaser.com (520) 615-9811
Betaine HC1 Pepsin Gentian Root Extract www.vitalnutrients. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Dark-green or orange vegetables are especially helpful for their beta-carotene, which helps maintain and repair the skin. Eat them raw or lightly cooked to retain their nutrients and fiber.
A quarter cup of ground flaxseeds provides plenty of fiber for proper elimination, as well as helpful essential fatty acids. Take with News about Acne Treatments at least 8 ounces of water. ... . . . , .
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T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II
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| In the China Study, we assessed antioxidant status by recording the intakes of vitamin C and beta-carotene and measuring the blood levels of vitamin C, vitamin E and carotenoids. Among these antioxidant biomarkers, vitamin C provided the most impressive evidence.
The most significant vitamin C association with cancer was its relationship with the number of cancer-prone families in each area.42 When levels of vitamin C in the blood were low, these families were more likely to have a high incidence of cancer. |
Marion Nestle
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 More recently, clinical trials of cancer prevention using supplements of beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A found in many brightly colored fruits and vegetables) further illustrate the hazards of taking high doses of single nutrients. Because previous clinical trials revealed that cigarette smokers who ate diets rich in fruits and vegetables had lower rates of lung cancer, researchers thought that beta-carotene might be responsible for cancer protection. They compared the effects of a high-dose beta-carotene supplement against those of a placebo in men who smoked cigarettes. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| Vitamin A and beta-carotene are necessary for good skin health, so eat your green
Testing Techniques
The following tests help assess possible reasons for eczema: Intestinal permeability—urine Detoxification profile—urine
Vitamin and mineral analysis (especially magnesium, B6)—blood Digestive function and microbe/parasite/candida testing—stool analysis Food and environmental allergies/sensitivities—blood, electrodermal Essential fatty acid profile—blood leafy and orange-yellow vegetables. Their nutrients are best delivered to your body when the food sources are raw, juiced or lightly cooked. |
| Well-known antioxidants include vitamins A, C, and E, as well as selenium, glutathione, CoQIO, and beta-carotene. Additional ones include lutein, lycopene, and other carotenoids. Grape seed extract, N-acetylcysteine, alpha lipoic acid and tocotrienols are also great antioxidants. Phytonutrients, as found in herbs such as green tea, turmeric, ginkgo biloba, and milk thistle, have some of the most potent antioxidant activity ever discovered. Each of the antioxidants plays a key role in neutralizing free radicals and optimizing immune system function. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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 Eating regular amounts of orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, such as mangoes and carrots, will provide the nutrients (especially beta-carotene) that help perform this function and protect you from skin cancer. You will find your skin developing a distinct yellow undertone when you eat more fruit and vegetables; this is totally harmless and proves that you are developing natural protection from skin cancer. If you would like to rid your skin of that yellow undertone, simply spend thirty minutes a day exposing your skin to natural sunlight and you will develop a healthy, even glow! |
Leo Galland
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 Beta-carotene supplements have been shown not to be useful in preventing cancer, whereas eating food high in beta-carotene does appear to be beneficial. The difference is that food rich in beta-carotene is also rich in other antioxidants and can support the whole antioxidant defense system in a way that pills of a single nutrient cannot.
I recommend you follow the dietary guidelines in Chapter Six as the first step toward achieving optimum resistance to infection. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
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 Restoring Your Nutritional Balance
To compensate for the nutrient loss caused by this drug, speak to your physician about taking 25,000 IU beta-carotene, 500—1,000 meg vitamin B12, and 400 IU vitamin E per day. And ask your physician to consider the potential effects of iron depletion. |
Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan
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 The fact is, they often run low on vitamin C, folic acid, beta-carotene, and other nutrients. They also generally run low on fiber, but multivitamins cannot make up for a fiber deficit, nor can they counter the effects of the cholesterol, fat, or other undesirables found in the animal products they are eating.
Vitamin B12. This vitamin is essential for healthy blood cells and nerve function. If you do not take a daily multivitamin, you should take a vitamin B12 supplement that provides at least 5 micrograms. Nearly all brands contain more than this, but higher doses are not toxic.
Vitamin D. |
Jack Challem
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 The best-known antioxidants are vitamins E and C, but other important ones include carotenoids (such as lutein, lycopene, and beta-carotene), flavonoids (such as quercetin and hesperidin), selenium, N-acetylcysteine, and alpha-lipoic acid.
Most antioxidant research has focused on how these nutrients quench, or neutralize, harmful molecules called free radicals. As discussed in chapter 2, free radicals are unbalanced molecules that lack one electron in what is normally a pair. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
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| Restoring Your Nutritional Balance
To compensate for the nutrient loss caused by this drug, speak to your physician about taking 25,000 IU beta-carotene, 400—800 meg folic acid, 5,000 IU vitamin A, 500-1,000 meg vitamin B12, 400 IU vitamin D, 400 IU vitamin E, 60—80 meg vitamin K, 1,200 mg calcium, 500—1,000 mg magnesium, 700 mg phosphorus, and 50—200 mg zinc per day. Ask your physician to consider the potential effects of iron depletion. |
Jack Challem
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| Other research has shown that vitamin E increases the activity of the p21 gene, leading to large amounts of the p21 protein, suggesting that vitamin E and beta-carotene influence gene behavior in tandem, apart from their joint antioxidant activity.
In the colon, dietary fiber indirectly also increases the activity of the p21 gene. Fiber is not absorbed, but it is fermented by bacteria while passing through the intestine. This fermentation produces butyrate, a compound that turns on the p21 gene. |
| The antioxidant dosages were relatively modest: 149 IU of vitamin E, 100 mg of vitamin C, 6 mg of beta-carotene, and 50 meg of selenium. The researchers drew blood from the subjects at the beginning and end of the study, and they investigated the amount of genetic damage in the men's lymphocyte cells.
Overall, men taking the antioxidants benefited from more than a 50 percent decrease in genetic damage. Among smokers antioxidants decreased the amount of chromosome damage by almost seven times. |
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