| They contain all the b vitamins, plus vitamins C, E, and many others.
• Spirulina contains a blue pigment phytochemical ("phycocyanin") with powerful anti-cancer properties.
• Spirulina also contains an omega-3 oil - GLA - that's critical for proper brain nutrition (and is almost always lacking in Western diets).
• Chlorella contains CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor) which actually rebuilds damaged nerve tissue in the body.
• The high chlorophyll content of both chlorella and spirulina demonstrate powerful cleansing effects on the body's blood and organs (liver, kidneys, spleen, etc. |
| However, it may be some comfort to know that many so-called "physical" malfunctions of the heart are actually not permanent physical deformities and have been shown to be reversible through dietary changes such as eliminating refined carbohydrates from your diet and supplementing with full-spectrum b vitamins.
Grocery Warning ingredients in foods and the diseases they cause in the general public, but they refuse to take action to educate the public or force food manufacturers to reformulate their foods simply because the economic fallout would be too great.
Poison vs. |
| The vitamins include the b vitamins, and the minerals include magnesium, zinc and many others. The oils are made up of a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils, and the fiber is insoluble fiber that aids in the health of the digestive system.
When we are talking about grains like wheat, these nutrients are largely contained in the bran and germ of the grains. The bran is the outer covering of the grain, and the germ is the vitamin-rich "seed" of the grain that contains the future wheat plant that would grow if you planted the grain. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
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 There are no known toxic effects from high doses of riboflavin, although taking large doses for a long time may interfere with the metabolism of other b vitamins.
Some Good Sources of Riboflavin
FOOD
SERVING SIZE
MG RIBOFLAVIN
Liver, braised
3 oz
3.5
Turkey heart, cooked
1 cup
1.3
Chicken, roasted
%
0.5
Gefilte fish
3oz
0.3
Sardines, canned
3 oz
0.3
Sweet potato, peeled, mashed
%
0.2
Spinach, raw, chopped
'A cup
0.1
Turnip greens, chopped, cooked
'A cup
0. |
Victoria Boutenko, M.A.
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 For example, better absorption of calcium may decrease the chances of osteoporosis, better absorption of iron may help to heal anemia; better absorption of b vitamins may protect against nerve disorders, and so on.
You may read personal testimonials of the Roseburg participants at the end of this book. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 It can promote blood sugar imbalances, mood swings; violent, aggressive behavior (especially in young males), and nutritional deficiencies, especially the b vitamins, which are extremely important for your cardiovascular system and nervous system health. In my view, one soft drink a day, even though the soft drink companies say you can consume it in moderation, takes you away from what is healthy. A healthy human diet does not consist of soft drinks, nor does it consist of Big Macs, french fries or processed, homogenized, pasteurized milk from cows. That is not a normal part of the human diet. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 Nutritional value a nourishing and tasty food, with 25% protein, an energy value of 270-330 kcal per 100 g and substantial quantities of b vitamins. It is used as a meat substitute and dietary supplement for infants, invalids, nursing mothers and vegetarians. Esau - speculated to have been hypoglycaemic - may have lost his birthright in order to save his life.
Lepidium sativum garden cress • cress
Garden cress plant
Garden cress leaves
Description An erect annual of up to 0.6 m in height bearing compound (pinnate or bipinnate) leaves and minute white flowers. |
| Also noteworthy are the high levels of b vitamins (including thiamin, riboflavin and niacin).
Ziziphus jujuba
Chinese date • jujube tree • French jujube
Chinese date leaves and fruits Chinese dates
Description A spiny shrub or small tree (sometimes reaching 15 m) with zigzag stems bearing sharp thorns and glossy, three-nerved leaves. The flowers are yellowish green and inconspicuous and the oblong, fleshy fruits are plum-like, reddish-brown in colour, with one or two hard seeds. Several other Ziziphus species bear edible fruits that are of local importance. |
| Nutritional value The seeds are very high in protein, carbohydrates, mucilages (about 35%) and b vitamins.
Triticum aestivum bread wheat
Ml
Wheat plants
Wheat ears
Wheat grains (with durum wheat)
Description An annual grass with bright green leaves and terminal spikes of awned or awnless flowers. It is superficially similar to barley but the husks fall off during threshing. Origin & history Middle East. The use of wild wheats with brittle spikes dates back to around 28000 bc, while domesticated emmer wheat (T. turgidum var. dicoccum) and einkorn wheat (T. |
| Whole grains generally contain 75% starch, about 10-15% protein and 2% fat, together with fibre, vitamins (especially b vitamins) and tocopherols (vitamin E) in the germ. Unfortunately, refined cereal products such as flour have not only the fibre-rich bran removed but also the germ (to avoid spoilage). This may lead to dietary problems such as obesity and gastrointestinal disturbances. Starch is the main energy source - typically giving an energy yield of about 200 to 350 kcal (840 to 1 470 kj) per 100 g portion. |
Paula Begoun
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 B vitamins, slip agents, vitamin C, amino acids, and proteins. In combination, these form a liquid solution of water-binding agents that can make hair feel smoother and more pliable but won't add thickness. Vitamins cannot perform on hair the way they do when they are taken orally or applied to the skin. With few exceptions (panthenol/ vitamin B5 comes to mind), vitamins in hair-care products are ineffective. Contrary to claim, nothing in this product can dissolve "hair follicle debris."
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© Shaman Light Hold Spray, with Panthenol & Orange ($6. |
| In reality, the vitamins believed to be responsible for hair growth are the b vitamins, with biotin arguably the most important. Vitamin C and vitamin A can both affect hair growth, but it's interesting to point out that excessive intake of vitamin A can cause a toxic reaction that can trigger hair loss (Source: www.keratin.com).
Mineral deficiency is responsible for hair loss. This is another myth that has some truth to it—but again, there is no magic mineral supplement that will regrow hair. There is research showing that iron deficiency in women can be a factor in female hair loss. |
| Hair Tonic ($36for 6 ounces) is sold as an aid to free the scalp of impurities and fortify the cuticle with b vitamins, but this liquid is problematic on numerous counts, since it includes potent scalp irritants such as capsicum, menthol, and resorcinol, and fragrant plant extracts known for their potential as an irritant, not a benefit, for the skin (scalp).
© Head Oil ($17.50 for 1 ounce) is primarily olive oil, which you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard. |
| With the exception of the panthenol, the b vitamins have no effect on hair.
© Studio Line Fast Forward, Strong Hold Finishing Spray ($3.99for 7ounces) is a standard aerosol hairspray that provides medium to firm hold with some stickiness but minimal stiffness.
© Studio Line FX Aqua Gel, Strong Hold ($3.99 for 5.1 ounces) promises no stiffness or stickiness, but this is actually one of LOreal's stickiest styling gels. It provides a medium to firm hold that can be somewhat difficult to brush through. It is best for wet looks or more extreme hairstyles. |
Michael Lerner
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 The B Vitamins
The National Academy of Sciences Diet, Nutrition and Cancer report said that the literature on the relationship of dietary b vitamins to the occurrence of cancer was inadequate to draw any conclusions.19 The committee wrote: "Because the b vitamins are essential components of any adequate diet and are necessary for the continued maintenance of cellular integrity and metabolic function, severe deficiencies in any of them will clearly reduce the growth rate of tumor cells and interfere with normal functioning of the organism. |
Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton
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 Producing b vitamins. >• Supporting healthy liver function.
>• Normalizing bowel elimination problems and promoting regularity.
ž Preventing intestinal tract infections like Candida and Helicobacter pylori (present in stomach ulcer conditions).
ž Alleviating bowel wind, bloating, and belching. >• Assisting in cholesterol management.
>• Protecting us against harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| Bee pollen also provides b vitamins, vitamin C, carotenes, minerals, DNA and RNA, numerous flavonoid molecules, and plant hormones. Propolis and royal jelly have similar nutritional qualities as pollen but have considerably higher levels of different biologically active compounds. A S'/i-ounce (100 gram) serving provides 313 calories, 25 grams of carbohydrate, 25 grams of protein, and 12.5 grams of fat. A tablespoon provides 25 calories, 2 grams of protein, 2 grams of carbohydrate, and 1 gram of fat. |
Victoria Boutenko, M.A.
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| Wheatgrass juice consists of 70% chlorophyll and contains 92 different minerals out of 102 possible, beta carotene and the b vitamins, plus C, E, H and K, 19 amino acids and beneficial enzymes. All of these properties make wheatgrass an extraordinary health builder.
However, the strong nutritional density of wheatgrass juice makes it hard to drink for many people. Many would like to regularly consume it but cannot do so because of nauseous reactions sometimes caused from the smell alone. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 No one knows why it's there, but b vitamins in particular are at risk because of these mutations and the body's ability to utilize them. I mean, for folic acid, we're talking about microgram doses; we're trying to get four to 600 micrograms a day -- a microgram, we're talking about less than a milligram. You're consuming pounds and pounds of food, and think about it; your body has an inability to get a milligram of folic acid into your system. For the first time in human civilization, we can actually see it. |
The Editors of FC&A
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| Eggs do have lots of cholesterol, but they also provide healthy things — folate and other B vitamins; vitamins A, D, and E; protein; and monounsaturated fats. These helpful substances might counteract the damage done by the cholesterol.
A new Kansas State study sheds more light on the egg puzzle. Professor Sung I. Koo and colleagues found that a compound in eggs called lecithin reduces the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs.
"This may be a reason why so many studies found no association between egg intake and blood cholesterol," Koo says. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
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| Safety and Side Effects
There are no known toxic effects of consuming up to 200 mg per day of supplemental thiamin, although excessive amounts of this vitamin may interfere with the absorption of other b vitamins. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for thiamin has not been set.
Some Good Sources of Thiamin
FOOD
SERVING SIZE
MG THIAMIN
Sunflower seeds, dried
1 oz
0.7
Orange juice, frozen, reconstituted
3U cup
0.6
Bulgur, parboiled
1 cup dried
0.5
Spinach noodles, cooked
1 cup
0.4
Pine nuts, dried
1 oz
0.4
Hickory nuts, dried
1 oz
0.3
Yellow corn, boiled
1 ear
0. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 So forget about those cheap, low-cost bottles of vitamin C, vitamin E or those b vitamins you might find at the wholesale clubs, pharmacies or grocery stores. These are typically not going to do you very much good, because your body doesn't need just vitamin C; your body needs a whole complement of vitamins from a lot of different sources. If you want vitamin C, go with whole-food concentrates. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
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| However, consuming too much biotin can cause a deficiency of other b vitamins by interfering with their absorption. |
Jack Challem
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 Crystal's improved eating habits and the B-vitamin supplements she now takes successfully counteracted an inborn genetic weakness.
How b vitamins Regulate Gene Function
The behavior of your genes is also influenced by methylation reactions and the presence of "methyl groups." These methyl groups, which are molecules containing three hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom, attach to DNA under a variety of circumstances and influence the expression, or activity, of genes.
DNA methylation most often serves to shut down specific genes when they are not needed, according to Craig A. Cooney, Ph.D. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 In addition to the vitamin C, we also give all the b vitamins, especially B12 and folic acid. They also speed the process. Of course, in between IV doses, take as much vitamin C as you can by mouth. If you get in a total of 100 grams a day or even more the first few days, that's fine. Your liver will appreciate your efforts!"
Mr. James' diarrhea stopped 36 hours after his first oral vitamin C. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
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| Biotin, a member of the family of b vitamins, is necessary for a strong immune system and for healthy nerves, sex glands, bone marrow, skin, and hair. It also helps the body extract energy from carbohydrates, fat, and protein.
Because little biotin is stored in the body, you should eat biotin-rich foods every day.
When You Run Short of Biotin
A deficiency can cause depression, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and dry, itchy skin.
Daily Requirement
The Adequate Intake (AI) for biotin is 30 meg per day for men and women ages 19 and over. |
Jack Challem
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| In general, the other b vitamins in the formula will be in appropriate ratios.
• If you regularly feel fatigued, take a B-complex supplement with 100 mg each of vitamin Bv B2, and B3, plus 10 mg of NADH.
Physical Activity and Gene Activity
While these nutrients are essential for your body's normal production of energy, physical activity also plays a crucial role. Exercise increases the burning of calories, reduces fat, and increases muscle—all of which improve utilization of various mitochondrial nutrients. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| For example, if you buy the Alive Whole Food Energizer, you're not going to see on the label a listing of the b vitamins, the C vitamins, the antioxidants and so on, because it's not broken down like that. It just tells you what foods were used to make the product. From there, you have to understand that those foods provide those nutrients and much more in a full spectrum of great nutrition.
It's also important to take these supplements from several different sources. You don't want to take only superfoods every day and rely on that as your only source of supplemental nutrition. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 For example, some bacteria like lactobacilli produce b vitamins that may be helpful for us. But other bacteria, such as the clostridium family, when they have protein in the intestines, break down the protein into what is called putrefaction products, and names that come up with things like putrescine, cadaverine, so you can figure out where this was first discovered, and those things are toxic to the body. |
David Wolfe
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 B vitamins and trace minerals which are usually deficient in the alcohol consumer.
Maltose (sweetener)-152
Glucose (pure)__138
Baked Potato__135
Carrots (cooked)-127
Honey__126
Cornflakes Cereal__119
Rice Cakes___"7
Pretzels__"6
White Bagel__103
Dates___103
Watermelon (seedless)-101
Millet (cooked)__.-101
White Bread__100
Melba Toast___100
Whole-Wheat Bread_99
Shredded Wheat_97
Brown Rice___96
Croissants__96
Rye Breads___95
Green Pea Soup_.-94
Pineapple___94
Seedless Raisins__93
Cantaloupe__.-93
Black Bean Soup-92
Macaroni & Chsese-92
Beets (cooked)__. |
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