Eight Special Sugars
Scientists have identified eight special saccharides from fruits and vegetables. Fucose, glucose, galactose, N-acetylgalactosamine, N-acetylglucosamine, N-acetylneuraminic acid, mannose and xylose. These are a class of glyco-nutritionals that are very powerful in strengthening and balancing the immune system. Glyconutrients aid in cellular communication and play a role in building enzymes, hormones, and antibodies. They are anti viral, anti bacterial, and anti fungal. They have also been shown to kill tumor cells and increase bone marrow production. They are used for all types of allergies, hormone imbalances, and auto-immune disorders.
Pharmaceutical companies are developing medications using glyconutrients and you can get them in many natural combinations in supplement form at the health food store as well. If you have a serious condition you might want to take them concentrated in supplement form but, for general well being, you can receive the benefits just by eating more fruits and vegetables. Keep in mind that, although these nutrients come from sugars, you cannot get these glyconutrients from refined processed carbohydrates.
My favorite glyconutrient supplement is Nature’s Sunshine Glyco Essentials. This particular brand contains all eight saccharides.
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