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Adipose tissue (body fat) is stored only when eating carbohydrates.
Reference: Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach, pg. 510. Dawn B. Marks, Allan D. Marks, Colleen M. Smith, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, August, 1996, ISBN: 068305595X. Behavior and Nutrition Blood (also see Essential Fatty Acids) Blood Pressure (also see Heart Disease and Essential Fatty Acids) Blood Vessel (also see Heart Disease and Essential Fatty Acids) Body Fat: (also see, Diets, Weight Loss, Pancreas, Carbohydrates, Calorie, Sugar, Toxins and Fat ) Bones : (see Osteoporosis and Protein) Brain: (also see Essential Fatty Acids) Butter: (also see Vitamins and Fat)
Behavior and Nutrition:
Physical Basis for Behavior:
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Blood:
Blood glucose levels are kept ad approximately 70 milligrams per deciliter - about 1 teaspoon in the bloodstream. Reference: Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach, pg. 483. Dawn B. Marks, Allan D. Marks, Colleen M. Smith, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, August, 1996, ISBN: 068305595X. (The average persons body has about 2.5 gallons of blood.)
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The Science of Health Index: B EFAs and blood: Lack of sufficient EFAs will also affect the blood itself by making blood cells more sticky and interfering with the platelet system, making blood cells more likely to clump, forming clots. References: 1. Prostaglandins and Control of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation, K. Schror, R. Ney, Springer Verlag, July, 1997, ISBN: 3764356898. 2. Prostaglandins in the Cardiovascular System, H.F. Sinzinger, K. Schror, Birkhauser, May, 1992, ISBN: 3764327014. 3. Elementary Introduction to Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs),July 23-24, 2001 Headquarters Plaza Hotel,Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.A.,Robert Katz, PhD, Managing Director, Consortium for Brain Fatty Acids, Omega-3 Research Institute, Inc., and Director of EFA Research, CHERAB Foundation.
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Blood Pressure (& Hypertension):
Salt intake and blood pressure: The majority of people with high blood pressure do not have a salt factor and do not need to avoid the normal range of salt intake, which can promote good health. A minority of patients are salt sensitive, so that avoidance or reduction of salt will reduce or normalize their high blood pressure. We always identify them and advise appropriate salt reduction or diuretic therapy. Reference: Dr. John Laragh, M.D. Those concerned with salt intake should be advised to have their doctor check them for salt sensitivity. (Salt) only brings insignificant decrease in blood pressure [2 points in the systolic and 3 points in the diastolic]. Reference: Br J Gen Pract, 2000; 50: 948-949, 958-962. Anxiety and blood pressure: Hypertension is not caused by anxiety [or depression]. Stress is not the cause of high blood pressure. Reference: American Journal of Hypertension, 2001; 14:660-664. Carbs and blood pressure: It has been recently demonstrated that long-term consumption of a diet high in refined carbohydrate induces hypertension. Reference: Hypertension (Online). 36(3): 423-9, 2000. Though the majority of studies concerned with carb-induced blood pressure elevation have been short-term, the high-carb diet effect on high blood pressure over the life span was also investigated by Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC. The result of the study indicated that the blood pressure was the higher the higher and the longer carbohydrate intake has been.
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The Science of Health Index: B Reference: Journal of Hypertension. 15(8): 857-62, 1997. One hour after a high carbohydrate meal, exercise induced angina pectoris symptoms in patients with chronic stable angina while exercising after a high fat meal did not. Reference: Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 29(2): 302-7, 1997. EFAs and blood pressure: Prostaglandins of the Omega-6 series were found to [positively] influence blood pressure. Reference: Progressive Lipids Research; 20:349, 362. Arteries are supposed to have a good supply of EFAs to keep them soft and supple. This makes it easier for an artery to expand, like a balloon, which lowers blood pressure (bottom diastolic number). Not enough natural fats, including EFAs can cause arteries to become rigid and less capable of resisting tears. Reference: Molecular Biology of the Cell, starting pg. 478, Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, ke Roberts, Keith Roberts, James D. Watson, Garland Pub, March, 1994, ISBN: 0815316194. (see Blood Vessel below).
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Blood Vessel:
The inner lining of the blood vessel is comprised of cells whose membranes (or walls) need essential fatty acids to keep them flexible, healthy, and resistant to damage. If we are deprived of these EFAs, or consume only the adulterated fats found in processed foods, the arterial walls become rigid, inelastic, and easily damaged. Reference: Molecular Biology of the Cell, starting pg. 478, Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, ke Roberts, Keith Roberts, James D. Watson, Garland Pub, March, 1994, ISBN: 0815316194.
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Body Fat: (also see Toxins or Adipose Tissue)
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The Science of Health Index: B Adipose tissue (body fat) is stored only when eating carbohydrates. Reference: Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach, pg. 510. Dawn B. Marks, Allan D. Marks, Colleen M. Smith, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, August, 1996, ISBN: 068305595X.
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Dietary fat does not go to excess body fat. Reference: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dept. of Human Studies and Nutritional Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1996, vol. 64, pgs. 667-84. http://www.scienceofhealthindex.com/b.html 10/22/2012
The Science of Health Index: B Carbs prevent body-fat burning: Fat does not burn in flame of carbohydrates. Reference: Stryers Biochemistry, 4th Edition, pgs 612 & 638, Lubert Stryer, Richard I. Gumport, W H Freeman & Co., February, 1996, ISBN: 0716725606.
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Replacing dietary fat with carbs increased obesity (opposite of expected result): The replacement of dietary fat with dietary carbohydrate failed to reverse the trend of an increasing incidence of obesity in the population. Reference: The results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data-collection studies in the US.
Bones:(see Osteoporosis and Protein)
Animal Protein Consumption Associated With Bone Density in Elderly Women. American Journal of Epidemiology 2002; 155:636-644.
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The Science of Health Index: B 1. Multiple linear regression analysis adjusted for standard osteoporosis covariates showed a positive associate between animal protein consumption. 2. Vegetable protein was negatively associated [bone loss resulted]. Causes of Osteoporosis: 1. Lack of physical stress on the bone from inactivity. 2. Shortage of protein so the bone matrix cant be formed. (animal-based) 3. Lack of vitamin C. 4. Postmenopausal lack of estrogen. (estrogen is made from EFAs) 5. Old age decreased growth hormone and other hormones inhibiting bone matrix. (hormones are made from protein and EFAs) 6. Cushings disease (adrenal tumor). Reference: Textbook of Medical Physiology, pg. 998, Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall, W B Saunders Co., January 15, 1996, ISBN: 0721659446. Notice: Lack of calcium is NOT listed! Calcium is only used at the surface of bone. It can actually contribute to harder, more brittle bones when taken in excess. Bone needs to have a good balance of strength and flexibility in order to stand up to stress and avoid fractures. The list above tells us what our bones need to be strongest and avoid breakage and fracture.
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Protein and bone health: women showed that those who ate the most meat were 68% less likely to break a hip! Reference: Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1999;69:147-152. Protein helps bones heal quicker (by up to 50%). Reference: Prevention, October 1998, page 143. As referenced above, protein is essential for healthy, strong bone matrix. This is also because protein transports calcium to the bone.
Brain:(see Essential Fatty Acids)
EFAs, dietary fat and the brain: The brain is supposed to be loaded with EFAs and natural fat. When the brain synapses make connections, they are covered with a protective layer of fat. The more healthy fat available to the brain the better protected these connections are. This is why natural fat is essential for a healthy brain. This directly affects memory and normal brain function. Reference: CHS International Research Ltd., and the article:DHA - A Cornerstone of Human Health by Lyle Hurd and Inge Mohede, Ph.D. http://www.totalhealthmagazine.com/DHA.htm. Brain synapses have higher levels of DHA (Omega-3 derivative) than most tissues. Reference: Nutrition and the Brain, Richard J. Wurtman, Raven Press; ASIN: 0890047332, April 1983, Vol. 8, 1990:2. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) is an Omega-3 fatty acid. It is needed for the regulation of all bodily functions. DHA is also required for maintenance of normal brain function in adults. The inclusion of plentiful DHA in the diet improves learning ability, whereas deficiencies of DHA are associated with deficits in learning. Premature infants who are not breast-fed are often DHA-deficient. A link has appeared between DHA deficiency and Alzheimers disease; however, no evidence at this time indicates that supplementation with DHA will help Alzheimers patients. Similarly, preliminary evidence shows that children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) have low DHA levels. However, no evidence demonstrates that DHA supplementation improves ADD. Preliminary evidence suggests that people with a variety of rare but related congenital diseases (Zellwegers syndrome, neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy, and infantile Refsums disease) may be DHA-deficient, and may even benefit from DHA supplementation. Many doctors believe the
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The Science of Health Index: B diets of most people eating a Western diet do not provide optimal amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids. Crawford MA, Costeloe K, Ghebremeskel K, et al. Are deficits of anachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids responsible for the neural and vascular complications of pre term babies? References: 1. Am J Clin Nutr 1997;66(4Suppl):1032S41S [review]. 2. Soderberg M, Edlund C, Kristensson K, et al. Fatty acid composition of brain phospholipid's in aging and in Alzheimers disease. 3. Lipids 1991;26:4215. 4. Stevens LJ, Zentall SS, Deck JL, et al. Essential fatty acid metabolism in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Am J Clin Nutr 1995;62:7618. 5. Martinez M, Vazquez E. MRI evidence that docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester improves myelination in generalized peroxisomal disorders. Neurology 1998;51:2632. Human brain size, based on head circumference, has diminished approximately 11% since the advent of agricultural societies. Modern European hunter-gatherer men and women stood five to six inches taller than farmers of a few generations later. Reference: Dangerous Grains, James Braly, M.D., and Ron Hoggan, M.A., Penguin Putnam, Inc., 2002, ISBN: 1-58333-129-8. Trans Fats in the Brain Studies show that the trans fatty acids we eat do get incorporated into brain cell membranes, including the myelin sheath that insulates neurons. They replace the natural DHA in the membrane, which affects the electrical activity of the neuron. Trans fatty acid molecules disrupt communication, setting the stage for cellular degeneration and diminished mental performance. Reference: Lipids, 1994; 29/4:251-58.
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Butter:
Butter contains a vitamin activator termed Activator X. Reference: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, by Weston A. Price, McGraw Hill - NTC; 15th edition (June 2003) ISBN: 0879838167. (out of print). Real butter and energy: Butter is used directly for energy. Reference: Textbook of Medical Physiology, pg. 843. Dietary fat does not go to excess body fat. Reference: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dept. of Human Studies and Nutritional Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1996, vol. 64, pgs. 667-84. Saturated fat and heart disease: No saturated fats found in aortic plaque! Reference: Lancet 1984;344:1195-96. [Eating saturated fat did not cause their heart disease.] http://www.scienceofhealthindex.com/b.html 10/22/2012
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