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"Bile acids and Free Fatty Acids Bile acids and free fatty acids are generated during normal digestion. They are toxic for cells of the colonic mucosa and may potentiate the development of colon cancer. It has been proposed that calcium may inhibit the effect by complexing with bile acids and free fatty acids (Scalmati et al. 1992). Epidemiologic data on the relationship of fecal bile acids and neutral steroids to the risk of colon cancer are inconsistent (Kolonel and Le Marchand 1986). Protein The major effect of dietary protein on carcinogenesis appears to be caloric (Clinton et al." - Committee on Comparative Toxicity of Naturally Occurring Carcinogens, Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens in the Human: A Comparison of Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Substances (Get the book.)

"In its place Protein Essential Amino Acids Nonessential Amino Acids Body Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Glucose Glycolysis: Involves Ten Biochemical Reactions T Acetyl CoA Krebs Cycle Glycogen Stored in Liver Storage of Fat and the Production of Hormones Stimulated by Glugagon Fatty acids þ- Energy! How carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are used by our bodies we have thousands of amino acids, unattached and unbound, ready for use by the body as the building blocks of tissue." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Bile acids and Free Fatty Acids Bile acids and free fatty acids are generated during normal digestion. They are toxic for cells of the colonic mucosa and may potentiate the development of colon cancer. It has been proposed that calcium may inhibit the effect by complexing with bile acids and free fatty acids (Scalmati et al. 1992). Epidemiologic data on the relationship of fecal bile acids and neutral steroids to the risk of colon cancer are inconsistent (Kolonel and Le Marchand 1986). Protein The major effect of dietary protein on carcinogenesis appears to be caloric (Clinton et al." - Committee on Comparative Toxicity of Naturally Occurring Carcinogens, Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens in the Human: A Comparison of Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Substances (Get the book.)

"Essential Fatty Acids FATTY acids, KNOWN collectively as vitamin F, or EFAs, are fat-soluble. Unsaturated fatty acids usually come in the form of liquid vegetable oils, while saturated fatty acids are usually found in solid animal fat. Saturated fatty acids are metabolised by the body more slowly than unsaturated fatty acids. The body cannot manufacture the essential unsaturated fatty adds and they must be obtained from food. Wheatgerm, seeds, golden vegetable oil, and cod liver oil are some of the best sources of essential fatty adds." - Jan De Vries, Life Without Arthritis: The Maori Way (Get the book.)

"Urine organic acids. Plasma amino acids. Essential fatty acids. Fat-soluble vitamins. Reduced glutathione. Lipid peroxides. Plasma cysteine. Plasma sulfate. Comprehensive digestive stool analysis (or CDSA). In addition, as part of the Tier Two Testing, I almost always order: Food allergy and sensitivity testing (for IgE and IgG reactions). This is usually done by blood testing, but IgE reactions can also be determined by skin testing. Tier Three Testing These are tests for more individualized problems. Therefore, many of them may not be necessary for your child." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"To do so, they studied lauric, stearic, palmitic, oleic, linoleic, alpha-linolenic, gamma-linolenic, arachidonic, docosahexaenoic (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acids and the effect of each fatty acid on cell growth. All the polyunsaturated fatty acids tested had an inhibitory effect, with EPA (found in fish and formed from alpha-linolenic acid in flax) being the most potent. Monounsaturated (e.g., olive oil) or saturated fatty acids (found in beef and dairy) were not inhibitory." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"L-Carnitine—Transporting the Cellular Energy Fuel Fatty acids are the preferred energy fuel for hearts and many other cells in the body. Fatty acids are long-chain molecules that are broken down by beta oxidation into two-carbon fragments. These two-carbon fragments are used to fuel the Krebs cycle so electrons can be extracted to run down the electron transport chain. The two-carbon fragments plucked from long-chain fatty acids are picked up by Coenzyme A (CoA) forming activated CoA esters." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.) "Fatty acids are the preferred energy providers for the heart. They are metabolized in the mitochondria via the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain of oxidative phosphorylation. The burning of fats contributes to 60 to 70 percent of the heart's energy. L-carnitine is essential to facilitate the transport of long-chained fatty acids across the inner membrane of the mitochondria to begin the process called beta-oxidation (see Figure 3.8). In fact, L-carnitine is the only carrier that can do this, and without carnitine the body's ability to metabolize fatty acids would be lost." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Synthetic isomers, whether cis-amino acids or trans-fatty acids, are not biologically active. Further, one of the amino acids, L-proline, was converted to its d-isomer, which is known to be neurotoxic (poisonous to the nervous system) and nephrotoxic (poisonous to the kidneys). It's bad enough that many babies are not nursed, but now they are given fake milk (baby formula) made even more toxic via microwaving. The third is a report on eating microwaved food, showing that eating microwaved food changes blood chemistry." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"This, in turn, would result in the increased synthesis of cholesterol acids and triglycerides. Remember, the mechanism of action of L-carnitine is in the transport of free fatty acids through the intramitochondr-ial membrane. When carnitine levels in the blood fall, impaired oxidation of fatty acids results in abnormal lipid levels. Sometimes the use of carnitine can have some dramatic effects in individual case studies. The Johns Hopkins Medical Journal reported the effect of carnitine on serum HDL in two patients." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"To learn about trans fatty acids—and how to avoid them—we spoke to Mary Enig, a biochemist and one of the first experts to warn people about the dangers of trans fatty acids. THE MAKING OF TRANS FATTY ACIDS Trans fatty acids, also known as trans fats, are solid fats that are produced artificially by a process known as partial hydrogenation." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Amino acids—Amino acids are organic compounds that are the building blocks of all proteins. There are twenty-two different amino acids; 14 of these can be made by the body but eight others, called essential amino acids, must be obtained through food or supplements. Some important amino acids within the body do not form proteins, they are referred to as nonprotein amino acids (such as taurine and L-carnitine.) Hormones—Hormones are chemical messengers within the body that tell cells what to do." - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Earl Mindell's Secret Remedies (Get the book.)

"Amino acids maintain muscle mass, nourish the organs and tissues, optimize immune function, and preserve brain function. In a low stomach acid environment, the proteins do not adequately breakdown, and many critical amino acids do not get absorbed. For example, the amino acids L-tryptophan and L-tyrosine are involved in feelings of well-being and mood regulation. It is hypothesized that low stomach acid might create or even precipitate depression by leading to a reduction in the blood levels of these amino acids." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Reducing the level of saturated fatty acids and replacing these acids with monounsaturated fatty acids and small quantities of polyunsaturated fatty acids is also recommended. Recently it was suggested that one should utilize more polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet, but investigations have indicated that taking in a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids may actually result in lowering HDL. This is an undesirable effect and one we wish to avoid. A better alternative is to use more monounsaturated fats such as olive oil." - Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra, Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Organic acids are metabolic intermediates produced in pathways of central energy production, detoxification, neurotransmitter breakdown, or intestinal microbial activity. Accumulation of certain organic acids in the urine often signals a metabolic inhibition or block. This may be due to a nutrient deficiency, an inherited enzyme deficit, toxic buildup, or drug effect. The profile evaluates organic acids that play a key role in the generation of cellular energy. It can uncover the important metabolic imbalances associated with Spent. For more information, go to www.metametrix." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Amino acids are absolutely critical for proper neurological, immunological, and gastrointestinal functions. They are used to construct enzymes, antibodies, immunoglobulins, neurotransmitters, and hormones. They are also an important part of the detoxification process. They join with toxic substances and help escort them from the body. Amino acids are often low in children with 4-A disorders, particularly because of restricted dietary choices, poor digestion, and poor assimilation. Especially low are the branched-chain amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Amino Acids: Protein-Building Neurotransmitters Of the four essential nutrient groups, the most fundamental to brain chemistry is protein and its building blocks, amino acids. Amino acids are the precursors to neurotransmitters, and the production of these biochemicals can be directly affected by amino acids in your diet. The list on the next page shows which amino acids are necessary to increase the production of a specific neurotransmitter. However, the chemical composition of food is complex." - Eric R. Braverman, The Edge Effect: Achieve Total Health and Longevity with the Balanced Brain Advantage (Get the book.)

"Clinical trial evidence for the cardioprotective effects of omega-3 acids. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2001; 3(2): 174-179. Jho DH, Cole SM, Lee EM, Espat NJ. Role of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in inflammation and malignancy. Integr Cancer Ther. 2004 Jun;3(2):98-lll. Kris-Etherton P, Harris WS, Appel LJ. Fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease. Am Heart Assoc Sci Statement. 2002; 2747-2757. Marchioli R, Barzi F, Bomba E, et al. Early protection against sudden death by n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids after myocardial infarction. Circulation." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are twenty-two amino acids, nine of which humans cannot make and must obtain from the diet. These nine amino acids are called essential amino acids. Once in our tissues, the essential amino acids from plant and animal foods are virtually identical. Mono and Polyunsaturated Fat Let's face it; fat gets a lot of bad press. We blame all sorts of health problems on fat—and with good reason. As you know, excessive amounts of saturated fats and trans fatty acids contribute to disease." - Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard, Defeating Diabetes (Get the book.)

"Amino acids—Amino acids are organic compounds that are the building blocks of all proteins. There are twenty-two different amino acids; 14 of these can be made by the body but eight others, called essential amino acids, must be obtained through food or supplements. Some important amino acids within the body do not form proteins, they are referred to as nonprotein amino acids (such as taurine and L-carnitine.) Hormones—Hormones are chemical messengers within the body that tell cells what to do." - Earl Mindell, Earl Mindell's Secret Remedies (Get the book.)

"In the short-term, antacids neutralize stomach acids and provide relief of heartburn and indigestion. However, stomach acids are necessary for food digestion and vitamin absorption. Tinkering with acid production long-term can adversely affect health. And antacids do nothing to heal an inflamed or injured stomach lining." - Holly Lucille, Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman's Guide to Safe Natural Hormone Health (Get the book.)

"Laboratory Name Phone Name of Test Body Bio Great Smokies Diagnostic Lab Metametrix Clinical Laboratory (888) 320-8338 (800) 522-4762 (800) 221-4640 Red blood cell lipid biopsy Essential and metabolic fatty acids: red blood cell Fatty acids: red blood cell and plasma (Note: you only need one of these done.) Blood samples for EFA analysis include plasma (clotting factors and serum), and/or red blood cells. The jury is out on which specimen provides a more accurate reading of what's actually going on in your body." - Jonathan Goodman ND, The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids (Get the book.)

"When any particular one of these organic acids is elevated, it has a meaning. Some organic acids play a key role in producing energy, which is required to produce neurotransmitters. If we don't have adequate energy production, the neurotransmitter levels will fall. The organic acid analysis helps us get an idea as to whether serotonin levels are too low, whether dopamine or epinephrine levels are too low and then therapy can be more precise." Organic acid analysis provides important information about the body's ability to detoxify. " - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"The omega-3 fatty acids in fish have powerful antiinflammatory properties. Fish that are rich in omega-3s and relatively low in mercury include anchovies, conch, herring (fresh or pickled, not creamed), mackerel (Atlantic only), sable-fish, salmon (fresh, canned or smoked, wild or farmed), sardines (Atlantic), sturgeon and tuna (fresh or canned bluefin—not albacore). •Balance essential fatty acids. The optimal ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3s is approximately 4:1. The ratio in the average American diet is closer to 20:1." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Cranberry juice is famous for its antioxidant properties and support of a healthy urinary tract; its organic acids and fatty acids help keep bacteria from sticking to urinary tract cells. Cranberry can also decrease the incidence of constipation and urinary incontinence as well, especially in older people. If you don't have extract on hand, you can simply add an ounce of unsweetened cranberry juice (a good one is Just Cranberry) to an 8-ounce glass of water." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"They are broken down into these ammo acids, joined by the amino acids produced by the body and even more amino acids from the metabolic breakdown of tissue proteins—a process known as catabolism. From this enormous pool of amino acids, new specific proteins are built for use throughout the body. So it makes no difference where these amino acids come from, whether they are from plant or animal sources. Thus, the old myth that vegetarians must carefully combine foods to insure "complete proteins" makes no sense." - Charles R. Attwood, A Vegetarian Doctor Speaks Out (Get the book.)

"Bad Fats (Trans-fatty acids) are found mostly in hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. In his book Overcoming Thyroid Disorders (2002), David Brownstein, M.D. tells us that: These foreign substances (trans-fatty acids) are actually incorporated into the cell membranes. This will disrupt the normal functioning of the cells of the body, blocking the utilization of essential fatty acids. This can lead to the development of many chronic illnesses, including immune system dysfunction and hormonal imbalances, particularly thyroid imbalances (p. 181)." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Omega-3 Cranial Omega-3 Cranial 0mega-3 Cranial Fatty acids Capacity Fatty acids Capacity Fatty acids Capacity 2+ Million Years Ago 20,000 Years Ago Current (American) Human brain size parallels our consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, and was 11% greater when we consumed a hunter-gatherer diet of wild game and plants. acids. Our ancient ancestors consumed about 12.6 grams of omega-3s every day; according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, most people currently consume only 0.5 to 1.4 grams daily. " - Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., The Origin Diet: How Eating Like Our Stone Age Ancestors Will Maximize Your Health (Get the book.)

"Amino acids are divided into three main types: essential, nonessential and semi-essential. The essential amino acids are tryptophan, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, valine, leucine and isoleucine. Arginine and histidine are considered semi-essential. The nonessential amino acids are tyrosine, glycine, serine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, taurine, cystine, proline, and alanine. Meat, fish, eggs, milk and soybeans contain all the essential amino acids and are known as complete proteins. Those foods which are low in some amino acids are called incomplete proteins." - Nicola Reavley, The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbs (Get the book.)

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