Fibre is Sharing
Soluble types of dietary fibre, such as β-glucan and guar gum decrease plasma cholesterol levels
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Inflammation
Leptin & Co: The Hormone Outcasts
The FTO gene has been linked to an increased risk of obesity and has been shown to affect ghrelin levels
Lectins – The Dive
Coconut oil inhibits the binding of lectins to cells in the body, and avocados may protect against lectin-induced damage
Fix Dry Skin
Exposure to certain wavelengths of light has been shown to improve skin hydration and reduce inflammation
Red Light Therapy
Flashing red light in the eyes early in the day for 2-3 minutes can offset some of the degeneration by improving mitochondrial function in the photo receptors
Heat Shock Proteins
HSPs have been demonstrated to defend against a variety of diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular disease
Chron’s to Celiac: All About the GI Tract
Celiac disease causes damage of the small intestine, which leads to chronic inflammation
Catalase: Glutathione’s Sancho Panza
One catalase enzyme can change 40 million molecules of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen per second
Genetics of Electromagnetic Fields
EMF exposure may be also linked to an increase in interleukin 6 (IL-6), a pro-inflammatory cytokine
NOX Enzyme: NADPH Steal and the Holmes Cycle
The NADPH steal results in less available NADPH to support Phase 1 Detox, produce Nitric Oxide and recycle critical antioxidants, such as Glutathione