naturalnews--2020-02-10--MEDICAL THEATER: Coronavirus test kits rushed into production are FAILING to identify 50 - 70 percen

MEDICAL THEATER: Coronavirus test kits rushed into production are FAILING to identify 50 - 70 percent of infected carriers

• A new wave of coronavirus test kits are missing 50 – 70 percent of infections due to very high rates of false positives .
• Tens of thousands of these kits are being distributed to clinics across China for on-site testing , producing results in about five hours .
• The test kits were rushed to market in a matter of weeks .
Normally , they would require 2 – 3 years for scientific validation .
• The kits may actually be worsening the pandemic by allowing infected people to escape identification .
• The lower numbers produced by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese government which hopes to report falling numbers of infections , regardless of whether or not the numbers are true .
• None of this may matter , since the communist Chinese government is fudging all the numbers anyway .
The purpose of these kits seems to be creating medical theater , or creating the illusion that “ real science ” is hard at work to stop the pandemic .
The president of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has just blown the whistle on a wave of new , rushed coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use across Asian , confirming they are only 30 to 50 percent accurate , reports SCMP.com .
This means the test kits have a 50 – 70 percent false negative rate , missing infections by inaccurately reporting the samples as negative .
Adding to the problems with the new test kits , Li Yan , head of the diagnostic center at the People ’ s Hospital of Wuhan University , also explained that the multi-step process in preparing samples and testing them is prone to human error , causing further mistakes .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friendship Hospital tested negative three times but was eventually confirmed to have the coronavirus infection after a fluid sample was taken from inside the lungs , ” reports the SCMP .
And we ’ re getting confirmed reports from many other sources that report people who initially tested negative but were later confirmed as positive for the coronavirus .
Clinics across China now shifting to these defective test kits which show lower numbers of infected people The new test kits , produced by biotechnology companies with names like Sansure Biotech , Shanhai BioGerm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a matter of hours rather than the typical three-day time period required for typical genetic testing at centralized laboratory facilities .
This has caused front line health personnel to switch to these tests in order to get faster results .
However , if the tests are producing 50 – 70 percent false negatives , they may actually be contributing to a large number of missed cases , including “ symptomless carriers ” who go on to function as “ super spreaders ” who may infected dozens or hundreds of other people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their technical inaccuracies have exacerbated the situation , suggesting there could be far more infections than the official figures indicate , ” reports the SCMP .
According to the Hubei Daily , the city of Wuhan currently has enough capacity to conduct 4,000 tests each day .
However , given the inaccuracy of the tests , that could theoretically result in hundreds or even thousands of false negatives each day , allowing huge numbers of infected carriers to remain unidentified .
This may , in fact , be the goal of the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to report fewer infections such as declaring symptomless carriers will no longer be reported as “ infected.
” The scientific failure of the test kits doesn ’ t seem to matter to the Chinese communist regime , since they ’ re rigging all the numbers anyway .
Whether the tests are accurate is irrelevant .
What matters to the Chinese government is creating the appearance of going through the motions of testing , not getting accurate results .
“ Medical theater.
” If the reported numbers were accurate , this new supply of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very noticeable spike in the number of confirmed infections .
Yet the artificially rigged numbers have continued a mathematical trend that smacks of total manipulation by the government rather than medical reality .
Rushed into production in weeks , instead of the three years normally required to validate accuracy through scientific methods If you ’ re wondering why the test kits have such terrible accuracy , it might be because they were rushed into production .
One company called “ BGI Group ” produced the test kits in just two weeks .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and marketed its kits in only 20 days .
“ Such a process usually takes two to three years , ” notes the SCMP .
As a lab owner and science director myself , I can confirm that validating the scientific efficacy of such kits would normally be , at minimum , a one-year process .
( We spent nearly two years just validating a new method for the quantitation of glyphosate herbicide . )
The fact that these test kits have been produced and marketed in a matter of a few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientific validation of these kits , further explaining why they produce such a high percentage of false positives .
The SCMP story further explains that Hong Kong researchers have developed a test that produces results in just 40 minutes .
But if those results miss 50 – 70 percent of infected carriers , then the speed of such tests seems pointless .
Perhaps they should be called “ rapid junk science ” kits .
They produce junk data faster than the competition , and that ’ s something to be celebrated , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s probably an IPO for a trillion-dollar valuation waiting in the wings for any company that can declare it has a two-minute test with one percent accuracy .
After all , when it comes to real numbers related to this coronavirus pandemic , nobody in any position of authority seems to be the least bit concerned about accuracy , as we ’ ve already seen .
They might as well be waving around divining rods and declaring patients to be either “ infected ” or “ clean ” based entirely on intuition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenario , it seems , would be kits that produce 100 % negative results , no matter what samples are tested .
But to find science rigged to that degree , you have to dive into the climate change science hucksters , who fudge both data and software algorithms to produce their desired “ hockey stick ” charts , regardless of what data set is entered .
The first victim of every pandemic is , of course , the truth .

MEDICAL THEATER: Coronavirus test kits rushed into production are FAILING to identify 50 – 70 percent of infected carriers
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A new wave of coronavirus test kits are missing 50 - 70 percent of infections due to very high rates of false positives.
Tens of thousands of these kits are being distributed to clinics across China for on-site testing, producing results in about five hours.
The test kits were rushed to market in a matter of weeks. Normally, they would require 2 - 3 years for scientific validation.
The kits may actually be worsening the pandemic by allowing infected people to escape identification.
The lower numbers produced by the test kits will be welcomed by the Chinese government which hopes to report falling numbers of infections, regardless of whether or not the numbers are true.
None of this may matter, since the communist Chinese government is fudging all the numbers anyway. The purpose of these kits seems to be creating medical theater, or creating the illusion that "real science" is hard at work to stop the pandemic.
The president of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has just blown the whistle on a wave of new, rushed coronavirus test kits that have been thrust into use across Asian, confirming they are only 30 to 50 percent accurate, reports SCMP.com. This means the test kits have a 50 - 70 percent false negative rate, missing infections by inaccurately reporting the samples as negative.
Adding to the problems with the new test kits, Li Yan, head of the diagnostic center at the People’s Hospital of Wuhan University, also explained that the multi-step process in preparing samples and testing them is prone to human error, causing further mistakes.
"A patient at Beijing’s China-Japan Friendship Hospital tested negative three times but was eventually confirmed to have the coronavirus infection after a fluid sample was taken from inside the lungs," reports the SCMP. And we're getting confirmed reports from many other sources that report people who initially tested negative but were later confirmed as positive for the coronavirus.
Clinics across China now shifting to these defective test kits which show lower numbers of infected people
The new test kits, produced by biotechnology companies with names like Sansure Biotech, Shanhai BioGerm and Shanghai Huirui Biotechnology, deliver results in a matter of hours rather than the typical three-day time period required for typical genetic testing at centralized laboratory facilities. This has caused front line health personnel to switch to these tests in order to get faster results.
However, if the tests are producing 50 - 70 percent false negatives, they may actually be contributing to a large number of missed cases, including "symptomless carriers" who go on to function as "super spreaders" who may infected dozens or hundreds of other people.
"The shortage of testing kits and their technical inaccuracies have exacerbated the situation, suggesting there could be far more infections than the official figures indicate," reports the SCMP.
According to the Hubei Daily, the city of Wuhan currently has enough capacity to conduct 4,000 tests each day. However, given the inaccuracy of the tests, that could theoretically result in hundreds or even thousands of false negatives each day, allowing huge numbers of infected carriers to remain unidentified. This may, in fact, be the goal of the government, which has been seeking new ways to report fewer infections such as declaring symptomless carriers will no longer be reported as "infected."
The scientific failure of the test kits doesn't seem to matter to the Chinese communist regime, since they're rigging all the numbers anyway. Whether the tests are accurate is irrelevant. What matters to the Chinese government is creating the appearance of going through the motions of testing, not getting accurate results. "Medical theater."
If the reported numbers were accurate, this new supply of test kits would have resulted in a very noticeable spike in the number of confirmed infections. Yet the artificially rigged numbers have continued a mathematical trend that smacks of total manipulation by the government rather than medical reality.
Rushed into production in weeks, instead of the three years normally required to validate accuracy through scientific methods
If you're wondering why the test kits have such terrible accuracy, it might be because they were rushed into production. One company called "BGI Group" produced the test kits in just two weeks. Another company, according to SCMP.com, developed and marketed its kits in only 20 days. "Such a process usually takes two to three years," notes the SCMP.
As a lab owner and science director myself, I can confirm that validating the scientific efficacy of such kits would normally be, at minimum, a one-year process. (We spent nearly two years just validating a new method for the quantitation of glyphosate herbicide.) The fact that these test kits have been produced and marketed in a matter of a few weeks speaks volumes about the utter lack of scientific validation of these kits, further explaining why they produce such a high percentage of false positives.
The SCMP story further explains that Hong Kong researchers have developed a test that produces results in just 40 minutes. But if those results miss 50 - 70 percent of infected carriers, then the speed of such tests seems pointless.
Perhaps they should be called "rapid junk science" kits. They produce junk data faster than the competition, and that's something to be celebrated, according to the scientifically illiterate media. There's probably an IPO for a trillion-dollar valuation waiting in the wings for any company that can declare it has a two-minute test with one percent accuracy.
After all, when it comes to real numbers related to this coronavirus pandemic, nobody in any position of authority seems to be the least bit concerned about accuracy, as we've already seen. They might as well be waving around divining rods and declaring patients to be either "infected" or "clean" based entirely on intuition. The most desirable kits in this scenario, it seems, would be kits that produce 100% negative results, no matter what samples are tested.
But to find science rigged to that degree, you have to dive into the climate change science hucksters, who fudge both data and software algorithms to produce their desired "hockey stick" charts, regardless of what data set is entered.
The first victim of every pandemic is, of course, the truth.


naturalnews--2020-02-10--Prevent age-related cataracts by increasing your intake of vitamins and carotenoids

( Natural News ) As people grow older , they become more prone to developing cataracts that can impair their vision or even cause blindness .
To prevent this , experts suggest eating more foods rich in vitamins and carotenoids .
These nutrients help prevent the onset of age-related cataracts .
Earlier studies found links between the consumption of these nutrients and a reduced risk of cataracts in older adults .
However , none of the existing research examined the links from a wider point of view .
To address this , researcher Hong Jiang , together with his colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ XJTU ) and the University of South Australia , conducted a meta-analysis of 20 studies on the subject .
Eight were randomized controlled trials ( RCTs ) while the others were cohort studies .
All of the studies looked into the relationship between age-related cataract risk and the intake of dietary vitamins and carotenoids .
The results of Jiang and his team ’ s meta-analysis were published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition .
( Related : B vitamins are CRUCIAL to heart health , brain health and eye health . )
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ E and carotenoids lowers the risk of cataracts The XJTU researchers reported that the intake of most vitamins and carotenoids is linked to a significantly lower risk of age-related cataracts in the cohort studies .
Vitamins A , C and E reduced the risk of clouding in the lenses of the eyes .
So did the carotenoids beta-carotene , lutein and zeaxanthin .
In contrast , vitamin E and beta-carotene intake did not reduce the risk of cataracts significantly compared with the placebo .
In the cohort studies , Jiang ’ s team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per day ( mg/d ) increase in the intake of lutein and zeaxanthin , the risk of cataract development decreased by 26 percent .
Increasing the intake of other nutrients also yielded similar results .
For instance , the risk of cataract decreased by 18 percent for every 500 mg/d increase in vitamin C , by eight percent for each five mg/d increase in beta-carotene intake , and by six percent for every five mg/d increase in vitamin A intake .
“ If we could delay the onset of ARC by 10 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people requiring surgery , ” said one of the authors in a statement .
The scientific jury remains divided over vitamins and carotenoids ’ effect on cataract formation Several studies have looked into the effects of various vitamins and carotenoids on the development of cataracts .
Their results , unfortunately , varied greatly .
Meanwhile , the findings by Swedish researchers clashed with those of a later study conducted by their British counterparts .
In 2010 , Karolinska Institute ( KI ) researchers identified 2,497 cases of cataract extraction after following 24,593 women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than eight years .
They found that among women aged 65 and above , vitamin C intake increased the risk of cataract by 38 percent .
In contrast , the findings of a King ’ s College London study in 2016 revealed that high intake of vitamin C can prevent the progression of cataracts .
So the jury may still be out on the matter .
Read more at EyeHealth.news .

Prevent age-related cataracts by increasing your intake of vitamins and carotenoids
As people grow older, they become more prone to developing cataracts that can impair their vision or even cause blindness. To prevent this, experts suggest eating more foods rich in vitamins and carotenoids . These nutrients help prevent the onset of age-related cataracts.
Earlier studies found links between the consumption of these nutrients and a reduced risk of cataracts in older adults. However, none of the existing research examined the links from a wider point of view.
To address this, researcher Hong Jiang, together with his colleagues from Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) and the University of South Australia, conducted a meta-analysis of 20 studies on the subject. Eight were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) while the others were cohort studies.
All of the studies looked into the relationship between age-related cataract risk and the intake of dietary vitamins and carotenoids.
The results of Jiang and his team's meta-analysis were published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Related: B vitamins are CRUCIAL to heart health, brain health and eye health.)
Consuming more vitamins A, C and E and carotenoids lowers the risk of cataracts
The XJTU researchers reported that the intake of most vitamins and carotenoids is linked to a significantly lower risk of age-related cataracts in the cohort studies. Vitamins A, C and E reduced the risk of clouding in the lenses of the eyes. So did the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
In contrast, vitamin E and beta-carotene intake did not reduce the risk of cataracts significantly compared with the placebo.
In the cohort studies, Jiang's team also found that for every 10 milligrams per day (mg/d) increase in the intake of lutein and zeaxanthin, the risk of cataract development decreased by 26 percent.
Increasing the intake of other nutrients also yielded similar results. For instance, the risk of cataract decreased by 18 percent for every 500 mg/d increase in vitamin C, by eight percent for each five mg/d increase in beta-carotene intake, and by six percent for every five mg/d increase in vitamin A intake.
“If we could delay the onset of ARC by 10 years, it could halve the number of people requiring surgery,” said one of the authors in a statement.
The scientific jury remains divided over vitamins and carotenoids' effect on cataract formation
Several studies have looked into the effects of various vitamins and carotenoids on the development of cataracts. Their results, unfortunately, varied greatly.
A 2012 study by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) linked lutein and zeaxanthin with the prevention of cataracts. The researchers reported that both carotenoids can prevent oxidative stress from harming the lens of the eye. This antioxidant effect contributes to the prevention of cataracts. The researchers also noted that the protective effects of lutein and zeaxanthin were similar to those of vitamin E.
Meanwhile, the findings by Swedish researchers clashed with those of a later study conducted by their British counterparts. In 2010, Karolinska Institute (KI) researchers identified 2,497 cases of cataract extraction after following 24,593 women from the Swedish Mammography Cohort for more than eight years. They found that among women aged 65 and above, vitamin C intake increased the risk of cataract by 38 percent.
In contrast, the findings of a King's College London study in 2016 revealed that high intake of vitamin C can prevent the progression of cataracts. So the jury may still be out on the matter. Read more at EyeHealth.news.
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Nutraingredients.com
Academic.OUP.com 1
Academic.OUP.com 2
AAOJournal.org


naturalnews--2020-02-10--Which herbal treatments in TCM help boost memory?

( Natural News ) Mild cognitive impairment ( MCI ) is defined as the transitional stage between cognitive decline caused by aging and severe cognitive decline caused by brain disorders , such as Alzheimer ’ s disease and dementia .
Research suggests that the prevalence of MCI increases with age , affecting about 25.2 percent of adults between the ages of 80 and 84 .
Over the years , scientists have tested different drugs for MCI , mainly acetylcholinesterase inhibitors ( AChEIs ) like donepezil , rivastigmine and galantamine .
While the results of clinical trials point to some positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs provide no significant improvements on cognitive function .
If anything , the use of these AChEIs increases the risk of adverse events , such as diarrhea , nausea , muscle spasms , insomnia , headache and abnormal dreams .
This has led to a rise in the use of herbal medicines for the treatment of MCI and related disorders .
In China , clinicians often prescribe herbs and dietary supplements , in combination with regular exercise , to improve cognition .
Recent studies also support the use of these natural medicines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that of conventional medications .
In an article published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology ( RMIT ) in Australia evaluated clinical evidence for various Chinese herbal medicines ( CHMs ) used to treat MCI .
They searched five biomedical databases for randomized controlled trials that compared orally administered CHMs with a control group .
The researchers used the Montreal Cognitive Assessment ( MoCA ) to assess changes in cognition .
MoCA is often used to evaluate the effects of various CHMs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analyses on comparisons between the treatment and control groups , as well as on control intervention and study duration .
Of the nineteen studies included , 16 contributed to data analyses .
Three studies were placebo-controlled ; nine compared a CHM with pharmacotherapy ; three combined a CHM with pharmacotherapy ; and one combined CHM with cognitive training .
In two placebo-controlled studies that lasted 24 weeks , results favored CHMs at the end of treatment .
Compared with the placebo group , participants who took oral CHMs had improved MoCA scores after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients with mild cognitive impairment reduce some symptoms . )
Meanwhile , two studies that used bu yang huan wu tang — a CHM formula with neuroprotective properties — in combination with donepezil reported improvement in the integrative groups , although treatment lasted only eight to 12 weeks .
Bu yang huan wu tang is commonly prescribed to stroke patients because it can promote neurogenesis .
Based on the improvement in MoCA scores , the researchers concluded that oral CHMs , particularly bu yang huan wu tang , are effective treatments for MCI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ingredients in test formulations .
Many herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine ( TCM ) are known to preserve memory .
Several studies have explored the potential of these natural medicines and found them to be just as effective , if not more , as conventional drugs at improving cognition and activity of daily living ( ADL ) in patients with Alzheimer ’ s disease .
Here are some well-studied TCM formulas that provide better results than donepezil .
• Cong rong yi zhi decoction — consists of five Chinese herbs , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wei zuo gui wan — consists of nine Chinese herbs , including red sage , Deerhorn glue and Chinese yam • Bu yang huan wu tang — consists of seven Chinese herbs , including Astragalus root , peach kernel and Chinese angelica • Reinhartdt and sea cucumber — consists of sea snake extracts , sea cucumber and grass-leaf sweet flag • Wen pi tong luo kai qiao tang — consists of seven Chinese herbs , including bitter cardamom , Chinese foxglove and Chinese ginseng Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of CHMs in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Read more about what these natural medicines can do for you at ChineseMedicine.news .

Which herbal treatments in TCM help boost memory?
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is defined as the transitional stage between cognitive decline caused by aging and severe cognitive decline caused by brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Research suggests that the prevalence of MCI increases with age, affecting about 25.2 percent of adults between the ages of 80 and 84.
Over the years, scientists have tested different drugs for MCI, mainly acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) like donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine. While the results of clinical trials point to some positive effects, recent meta-analyses suggest that these drugs provide no significant improvements on cognitive function. If anything, the use of these AChEIs increases the risk of adverse events, such as diarrhea, nausea, muscle spasms, insomnia, headache and abnormal dreams.
This has led to a rise in the use of herbal medicines for the treatment of MCI and related disorders. In China, clinicians often prescribe herbs and dietary supplements, in combination with regular exercise, to improve cognition. Recent studies also support the use of these natural medicines, finding more evidence of their benefits than that of conventional medications.
Chinese herbal medicines improve cognition in people with MCI
In an article published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia evaluated clinical evidence for various Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) used to treat MCI. They searched five biomedical databases for randomized controlled trials that compared orally administered CHMs with a control group.
The researchers used the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to assess changes in cognition. MoCA is often used to evaluate the effects of various CHMs on MCI. The researchers based their analyses on comparisons between the treatment and control groups, as well as on control intervention and study duration.
Of the nineteen studies included, 16 contributed to data analyses. Three studies were placebo-controlled; nine compared a CHM with pharmacotherapy; three combined a CHM with pharmacotherapy; and one combined CHM with cognitive training.
In two placebo-controlled studies that lasted 24 weeks, results favored CHMs at the end of treatment. Compared with the placebo group, participants who took oral CHMs had improved MoCA scores after treatment. (Related: TCM helps patients with mild cognitive impairment reduce some symptoms.)
Meanwhile, two studies that used bu yang huan wu tang -- a CHM formula with neuroprotective properties -- in combination with donepezil reported improvement in the integrative groups, although treatment lasted only eight to 12 weeks. Bu yang huan wu tang is commonly prescribed to stroke patients because it can promote neurogenesis.
Based on the improvement in MoCA scores, the researchers concluded that oral CHMs, particularly bu yang huan wu tang, are effective treatments for MCI, and future studies should include their ingredients in test formulations.
Traditional Chinese medicines that improve cognitive function
Many herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are known to preserve memory. Several studies have explored the potential of these natural medicines and found them to be just as effective, if not more, as conventional drugs at improving cognition and activity of daily living (ADL) in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Here are some well-studied TCM formulas that provide better results than donepezil.
Qin xin yi zhi decoction -- consists of 10 Chinese herbs, including licorice root, Cassia twig and red peony
-- consists of 10 Chinese herbs, including licorice root, Cassia twig and red peony Cong rong yi zhi decoction -- consists of five Chinese herbs, including tuber fleeceflower and lotus leaf
-- consists of five Chinese herbs, including tuber fleeceflower and lotus leaf Rehmanniae decoction -- consists of 12 Chinese herbs, including cinnamon, poria mushrooms and magnolia berry
-- consists of 12 Chinese herbs, including cinnamon, poria mushrooms and magnolia berry Jia wei zuo gui wan -- consists of nine Chinese herbs, including red sage, Deerhorn glue and Chinese yam
-- consists of nine Chinese herbs, including red sage, Deerhorn glue and Chinese yam Bu yang huan wu tang -- consists of seven Chinese herbs, including Astragalus root, peach kernel and Chinese angelica
-- consists of seven Chinese herbs, including Astragalus root, peach kernel and Chinese angelica Reinhartdt and sea cucumber -- consists of sea snake extracts, sea cucumber and grass-leaf sweet flag
-- consists of sea snake extracts, sea cucumber and grass-leaf sweet flag Wen pi tong luo kai qiao tang -- consists of seven Chinese herbs, including bitter cardamom, Chinese foxglove and Chinese ginseng
Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of CHMs in treating a variety of health problems. Read more about what these natural medicines can do for you at ChineseMedicine.news.
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Science.news
LiebertPub.com
NCBI.NLM.NIH.gov
ScienceDirect.com


naturalnews--2020-02-10--Why are fermented foods so great for your gut health?

( Natural News ) Fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi are popular health foods .
While many studies have found that they offer plenty of health benefits , the science behind how they do so is not well-understood .
But a recent study published in PLOS Genetics revealed that a cell receptor called HCA3 is key to understanding how fermented foods benefit human health .
Researchers from various institutions in Germany found that this protein is especially receptive to a byproduct of lactic acid bacteria activity called D-phenyllactic acid ( D-PLA ) .
“ We are convinced that this receptor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effects of lactic acid bacteria in humans , ” said senior study author Claudia Staubert .
Fermented foods refer to foods that have gone through lactofermentation .
This process involves the production of lactic acid by natural bacteria as they feed on the sugar and starch in food .
Besides this organic acid , fermentation also produces beneficial enzymes , B-vitamins , probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids .
Fermentation has been practiced for centuries by many cultures as a means of food preservation .
According to studies , lactic acid bacteria ( LAB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly the gut ’ s .
The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms whose diversity and activities affect immune and digestive functions .
For their study , Staubert and her team focused on the biology behind the effects of LAB on human physiology .
They suspected that hydroxycarboxylic acid ( HCA ) receptors are somehow involved as these proteins also serve as “ regulators of immune functions and energy homeostasis under changing metabolic and dietary conditions.
” Unlike most mammals , who only have two HCA receptors ( HCA1 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three .
The third receptor , HCA3 , can be found not only in human immune cells , but also in lung , skin and fat cells .
After conducting a series of experiments , the researchers discovered that HCA3 interacts with the LAB metabolite , D-PLA .
D-PLA has strong antimicrobial properties and is found in high concentrations in LAB-fermented foods .
The researchers found that the binding of D-PLA to HCA3 alerts the immune system to the presence of the bacteria inside the body .
Besides modulating human immune functions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this interaction is what allows fermented foods to exert other beneficial effects , such as protecting the intestinal barrier , limiting the production of pro-inflammatory molecules and improving fasting insulin levels , among others .
Fermented foods are considered as staples in many countries .
Owing to the fermentation process , these functional foods provide more nutrition than their unfermented forms .
Here are the other notable health benefits they offer which are backed by science : ( h/t to Healthline.com ) • They reduce the risk of heart disease Fermented foods are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people may notice side effects .
The most commonly reported ones are a temporary increase in gas and abdominal bloating .
When purchasing fermented products , check the label and avoid those that contain added sugar or large amounts of salt and fat .
Alternatively , you can make your own fermented foods at home to ensure the safety and quality of what you ’ re eating .

Why are fermented foods so great for your gut health?
Fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi are popular health foods. While many studies have found that they offer plenty of health benefits, the science behind how they do so is not well-understood.
But a recent study published in PLOS Genetics revealed that a cell receptor called HCA3 is key to understanding how fermented foods benefit human health. Researchers from various institutions in Germany found that this protein is especially receptive to a byproduct of lactic acid bacteria activity called D-phenyllactic acid (D-PLA).
“We are convinced that this receptor very likely mediates some beneficial and anti-inflammatory effects of lactic acid bacteria in humans,” said senior study author Claudia Staubert.
How eating fermented foods benefits gut health
Fermented foods refer to foods that have gone through lactofermentation. This process involves the production of lactic acid by natural bacteria as they feed on the sugar and starch in food. Besides this organic acid, fermentation also produces beneficial enzymes, B-vitamins, probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids. Fermentation has been practiced for centuries by many cultures as a means of food preservation.
According to studies, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) exert beneficial effects on human health, particularly the gut's. The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms whose diversity and activities affect immune and digestive functions.
For their study, Staubert and her team focused on the biology behind the effects of LAB on human physiology. They suspected that hydroxycarboxylic acid (HCA) receptors are somehow involved as these proteins also serve as “regulators of immune functions and energy homeostasis under changing metabolic and dietary conditions.”
Unlike most mammals, who only have two HCA receptors (HCA1 and HCA2), humans and apes have three. The third receptor, HCA3, can be found not only in human immune cells, but also in lung, skin and fat cells. After conducting a series of experiments, the researchers discovered that HCA3 interacts with the LAB metabolite, D-PLA. D-PLA has strong antimicrobial properties and is found in high concentrations in LAB-fermented foods.
The researchers found that the binding of D-PLA to HCA3 alerts the immune system to the presence of the bacteria inside the body. Besides modulating human immune functions, Staubert and her team are convinced that this interaction is what allows fermented foods to exert other beneficial effects, such as protecting the intestinal barrier, limiting the production of pro-inflammatory molecules and improving fasting insulin levels, among others.
Other benefits of eating fermented foods
Fermented foods are considered as staples in many countries. Owing to the fermentation process, these functional foods provide more nutrition than their unfermented forms. Here are the other notable health benefits they offer which are backed by science: (h/t to Healthline.com)
They improve digestive health
They boost immune function
They make food easier to digest
They promote mental health
They aid in weight loss
They reduce the risk of heart disease
Fermented foods are generally safe for consumption, although some people may notice side effects. The most commonly reported ones are a temporary increase in gas and abdominal bloating. When purchasing fermented products, check the label and avoid those that contain added sugar or large amounts of salt and fat. Alternatively, you can make your own fermented foods at home to ensure the safety and quality of what you're eating.
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MedicalNewsToday.com
WellnessMama.com
Journals.PLOS.org
Healthline.com


naturalnews--2020-02-10--Exploring the nootropic activity of spearmint extract

( Natural News ) In this study , researchers from the US tested the hypothesis that chronic supplementation of proprietary spearmint extract ( PSE ) would improve cognitive performance in young , active individuals .
Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research .
• According to previous studies , chronic supplementation of PSE can improve cognitive performance in individuals 50-70 years of age with age-related memory issues .
• To test their hypothesis , the researchers conducted a randomized , double-blind , placebo-controlled study involving 142 healthy and recreationally active men and women .
These participants received 900 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placebo ( PLA ) daily for 90 days .
• The researchers assessed their cognitive performance using cognitive test battery ( CNS Vital Signs ) ; this resulted in 10 cognitive domains .
• They also assessed sleep , mood and quality of life using validated questionnaires .
Measurements were evaluated on days 0 , 7 , 30 and 90 of supplementation .
• The researchers reported that PSE supplementation improved sustained attention at day 30 and day 90 .
• PSE also improved complex attention compared to PLA at day 7 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two individual tests : the shifting attention test and the four-part continuous performance test .
• They found no significant differences between the two groups in terms of mood , sleep or quality of life .
Based on these results , the researchers concluded that chronic supplementation of PSE improves cognitive performance in a young , active population .
Read the full article at this link .
Falcone PH , Nieman KM , Tribby AC , Vogel RM , Joy JM , Moon JR , Slayton CA , Henigman MM , Lasrado JA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THE ATTENTION-ENHANCING EFFECTS OF SPEARMINT EXTRACT SUPPLEMENTATION IN HEALTHY MEN AND WOMEN : A RANDOMIZED , DOUBLE-BLIND , PLACEBO-CONTROLLED , PARALLEL TRIAL .
Nutrition Research .
April 2019 ; 64:24–38 .
DOI : 10.1016/j.nutres.2018.11.012

Exploring the nootropic activity of spearmint extract
In this study, researchers from the US tested the hypothesis that chronic supplementation of proprietary spearmint extract (PSE) would improve cognitive performance in young, active individuals. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research.
According to previous studies, chronic supplementation of PSE can improve cognitive performance in individuals 50-70 years of age with age-related memory issues.
To test their hypothesis, the researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 142 healthy and recreationally active men and women. These participants received 900 milligrams (mg) of PSE or placebo (PLA) daily for 90 days.
The researchers assessed their cognitive performance using cognitive test battery (CNS Vital Signs); this resulted in 10 cognitive domains.
They also assessed sleep, mood and quality of life using validated questionnaires. Measurements were evaluated on days 0, 7, 30 and 90 of supplementation.
The researchers reported that PSE supplementation improved sustained attention at day 30 and day 90.
PSE also improved complex attention compared to PLA at day 7.
The researchers observed significant improvements in two individual tests: the shifting attention test and the four-part continuous performance test.
They found no significant differences between the two groups in terms of mood, sleep or quality of life.
Based on these results, the researchers concluded that chronic supplementation of PSE improves cognitive performance in a young, active population.
Read the full article at this link.
Journal Reference:
Falcone PH, Nieman KM, Tribby AC, Vogel RM, Joy JM, Moon JR, Slayton CA, Henigman MM, Lasrado JA, Lewis BJ, et al. THE ATTENTION-ENHANCING EFFECTS OF SPEARMINT EXTRACT SUPPLEMENTATION IN HEALTHY MEN AND WOMEN: A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, PARALLEL TRIAL. Nutrition Research. April 2019;64:24–38. DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2018.11.012


naturalnews--2020-02-11--Coronavirus found to have up to 24-day incubation period; CDC releasing Wuhan evacuees in Texas, Neb

( Natural News ) The CDC has already flown hundreds of American evacuees from Wuhan , China to various cities across the United States , including San Antonio , Texas and Omaha , Nebraska .
There , evacuees are being quarantined for 14 days , after which they will be released to return to their homes .
This 14-day quarantine is based on an assumption that this nCoV coronavirus has a maximum 14-day incubation period .
But what if that assumption was wrong ?
What if some patients actually experienced a 24-day incubation period before showing symptoms ?
If that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be releasing people into the population 10 days too early , effectively contributing to the outbreak .
Guess what ?
That ’ s exactly what ’ s happening , according to a science paper published on the MedRxIV website , backed by the British Medical Journal and Yale .
The study , entitled , “ Clinical characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in China , ” is noted as a “ preprint ” which “ has not been peer-reviewed , ” but the study notes that incubation periods for the coronavirus vary from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study was based on 1,099 patients with lab-confirmed 2019-nCoV , gathered from 552 hospitals in 31 provinces , through January 29 , 2020 , explains the abstract .
We ’ ve posted a backup copy of the original PDF here , just in case MedRxIV removes it or stealth edits the paper .
The median incubation period was noted as 3.0 days .
The conclusion of the paper is not good news for the world : The 2019-nCoV epidemic spreads rapidly by human-to-human transmission .
Normal radiologic findings are present among some patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( including oxygen saturation , respiratory rate , blood leukocyte/lymphocyte count and chest X-ray/CT manifestations ) predict poor clinical outcomes .
Notably , only 1.18 % of the patients studied by the researchers had any direct contact with wildlife .
Almost everyone in the study caught the virus from other people , underscoring the human-to-human transmission that ’ s exploding across China .
If the incubation period lasts up to 24 days , then governments all over the world are releasing infected patients after insufficient quarantine Although we feel great remorse for any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the entire purpose of the quarantine is to isolate infected people for the full duration of viral incubation .
If quarantines do not cover the full range of expected incubation durations , then they will inevitably release some number of infected people into the general population .
Although a 14-day quarantine will no doubt cover the vast majority of possible carriers , if even 1 % of patients demonstrate incubation periods lasting significantly longer than 14 days , that ’ s still enough to spark an outbreak in the general population .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the CDC just admitted earlier today they made a mistake in the lab and “ accidentally ” released a person from a quarantine center in California long before the 14-day quarantine requirement .
As Zero Hedge reports : Dr. Anne Schuchat , a top official at the CDC , told reporters in Washington , admitted that “ it turns out there was probably a mix up and the original test wasn ’ t negative.
” First off , what ’ s with the doublespeak ?
Why not just say the first test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say , “ was not negative ” which is a double negative .
So the pandemic language police are alive and well at the CDC , it seems , where even mentioning the word “ positive ” is now forbidden .
And we ’ re supposed to trust these people to be transparent ?
Secondly , does anybody really believe this release of a possibly infected person was an accident ?
By all accounts , it seems like the CDC is trying as hard as it can to distribute potentially infected people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commercial jets to land American evacuees from Wuhan in cities like Omaha and San Antonio .
So the CDC is either lying or just flat-out incompetent .
Perhaps both .
But it makes no sense to distribute returning evacuees across several facilities in several states ( and then release them after just 14 days instead of 24 days ) .
If you don ’ t believe the U.S. government is preparing for a pandemic , ask why the U.S. military is preparing 11 quarantine centers across the United States : If this coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then why is the U.S. government preparing to quarantine victims all over America ?
As you will see below , 11 U.S. military bases located close to major airports are being converted into “ quarantine centers ” for potential patients .
When I first learned about this , I was greatly alarmed , because we have all seen what is going on in China right now .
People are literally being physically dragged out of their homes and are being forcibly relocated to “ mass quarantine camps ” with hordes of other very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them will never come out of those camps alive .
If this virus starts spreading like wildfire here in the United States , is it possible that something similar could start happening here ?
The answer , of course , is yes .
Follow the narrative to get to the real truth on all this :

Coronavirus found to have up to 24-day incubation period; CDC releasing Wuhan evacuees in Texas, Nebraska and California after just 14 days
The CDC has already flown hundreds of American evacuees from Wuhan, China to various cities across the United States, including San Antonio, Texas and Omaha, Nebraska. There, evacuees are being quarantined for 14 days, after which they will be released to return to their homes.
This 14-day quarantine is based on an assumption that this nCoV coronavirus has a maximum 14-day incubation period. But what if that assumption was wrong?
What if some patients actually experienced a 24-day incubation period before showing symptoms?
If that were the case, the CDC would be releasing people into the population 10 days too early, effectively contributing to the outbreak.
Guess what? That's exactly what's happening, according to a science paper published on the MedRxIV website, backed by the British Medical Journal and Yale. The study, entitled, "Clinical characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in China," is noted as a "preprint" which "has not been peer-reviewed," but the study notes that incubation periods for the coronavirus vary from zero days to 24 days.
The study was based on 1,099 patients with lab-confirmed 2019-nCoV, gathered from 552 hospitals in 31 provinces, through January 29, 2020, explains the abstract. We've posted a backup copy of the original PDF here, just in case MedRxIV removes it or stealth edits the paper.
The median incubation period was noted as 3.0 days. The conclusion of the paper is not good news for the world:
The 2019-nCoV epidemic spreads rapidly by human-to-human transmission. Normal radiologic findings are present among some patients with 2019-nCoV infection. The disease severity (including oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, blood leukocyte/lymphocyte count and chest X-ray/CT manifestations) predict poor clinical outcomes.
Notably, only 1.18% of the patients studied by the researchers had any direct contact with wildlife. Almost everyone in the study caught the virus from other people, underscoring the human-to-human transmission that's exploding across China.
If the incubation period lasts up to 24 days, then governments all over the world are releasing infected patients after insufficient quarantine
Although we feel great remorse for any human being trapped in a medical quarantine, the entire purpose of the quarantine is to isolate infected people for the full duration of viral incubation. If quarantines do not cover the full range of expected incubation durations, then they will inevitably release some number of infected people into the general population.
Although a 14-day quarantine will no doubt cover the vast majority of possible carriers, if even 1% of patients demonstrate incubation periods lasting significantly longer than 14 days, that's still enough to spark an outbreak in the general population.
This is on top of the fact that the CDC just admitted earlier today they made a mistake in the lab and "accidentally" released a person from a quarantine center in California long before the 14-day quarantine requirement. As Zero Hedge reports:
Dr. Anne Schuchat, a top official at the CDC, told reporters in Washington, admitted that "it turns out there was probably a mix up and the original test wasn’t negative."
First off, what's with the doublespeak? Why not just say the first test was positive? Instead, they have to say, "was not negative" which is a double negative. So the pandemic language police are alive and well at the CDC, it seems, where even mentioning the word "positive" is now forbidden. And we're supposed to trust these people to be transparent?
Secondly, does anybody really believe this release of a possibly infected person was an accident? By all accounts, it seems like the CDC is trying as hard as it can to distribute potentially infected people all across the country, literally chartering commercial jets to land American evacuees from Wuhan in cities like Omaha and San Antonio. So the CDC is either lying or just flat-out incompetent. Perhaps both. But it makes no sense to distribute returning evacuees across several facilities in several states (and then release them after just 14 days instead of 24 days).
If you don't believe the U.S. government is preparing for a pandemic, ask why the U.S. military is preparing 11 quarantine centers across the United States:
JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI (HNL)
Great Lakes Training Center Navy Base, IL (ORD)
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, TX (DFW)
March ARB, CA (LAX)
Travis AFB, CA (SFO)
Dobbins ARB, GA (ATL)
Fort Hamilton, NY (JFK)
Naval Base Kitsap, WA (SEA)
Joint Base Anacostia, DC (IAD)
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ (EWR)
Fort Custer Training Center (DTW)
As Michael Snyder writes:
If this coronavirus outbreak is not a serious threat, then why is the U.S. government preparing to quarantine victims all over America? As you will see below, 11 U.S. military bases located close to major airports are being converted into “quarantine centers” for potential patients. When I first learned about this, I was greatly alarmed, because we have all seen what is going on in China right now. People are literally being physically dragged out of their homes and are being forcibly relocated to “mass quarantine camps” with hordes of other very sick people. Sadly, many of them will never come out of those camps alive. If this virus starts spreading like wildfire here in the United States, is it possible that something similar could start happening here?
The answer, of course, is yes.
Follow the narrative to get to the real truth on all this:
Brighteon.com/78dc576c-c533-4112-b872-bbafaaf322d5


naturalnews--2020-02-11--International program to eliminate blacks via hidden infertility chemical in vaccines is actually na

International program to eliminate blacks via hidden infertility chemical in vaccines is actually named the "Eliminate Project"

( Natural News ) Many people don ’ t realize it , but the so-called humanitarian organization UNICEF ( an arm of the World Health Organization ) does not exist for the purpose of helping to save the poor and disadvantaged of our planet from poverty and plight .
As evidenced with its “ The Eliminate Project , ” UNICEF is actually working covertly to eliminate the poor ( mostly blacks ) with vaccines and other harmful “ medicine ” that exist under the guise of humanitarian aid .
The Eliminate Project was first started back in 2010 with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humanitarian aid group ) with the stated purpose of helping to “ eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus ( MNT ) worldwide.
” The stated goal of the project is to “ put an end to this cruel , centuries-old disease ” by administering tetanus vaccines to those who don ’ t have access to them – the implication being that these vaccines are a cure-all for tetanus .
It all sounds nice on the surface .
But as Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , explains in a one-hour video science lecture he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this UNICEF/Kiwanis joint effort to “ eliminate tetanus ” is all just a ruse to inject poor black people with sterilizing chemicals that prevent them from giving birth .
“ There is a concerted effort to exterminate blacks in the name of ‘ science ’ and ‘ medicine , ' ” Adams warns in his video , also revealing other methods of black extermination that include poisoning of the food and water supplies , medical experimentation , phony medical treatments , abortion , and so much more – nearly all of which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and societal betterment .
The Eliminate Project also gives the UN and other globalist groups an IN to colonize poor , black areas of the world What ’ s particularly interesting about UNICEF ’ s The Eliminate Project is that it doesn ’ t beat around the bush concerning its true intent ( if you know how to read between the lines , of course ) .
Helping poor black people overcome the plight of tetanus isn ’ t primarily what it ’ s for , in other words .
Consider the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UNICEF ’ s website : “ This historic initiative , called The Eliminate Project , will protect the lives of babies and mothers all over the globe and aims to help put an end to this cruel , centuries-old disease .
It will also help pave the way for the delivery of other lifesaving services , such as clean water , nutrition and other vaccines.
” Notice that , in the bigger picture , UNICEF wants to “ pave the way ” for entry into poor , African countries , where it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and food supplies , as well as “ medicine ” in the form of vaccines .
In other words , UNICEF is using The Eliminate Project as a type of Trojan Horse to trick poor African people into accepting a handout , only to turn right around and seize control of these African countries .
The GAVI Vaccine Alliance project ( also from the World Health Organization ) has been pushing other vaccines throughout Africa for similar nefarious purposes .
Back in February , GAVI published an article in a local Rwandan newspaper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This same article also shilled for genetically-modified organisms ( GMOs ) and other forms of biotechnology that would allow corporations like Monsanto to gain control over Rwanda ’ s food supply .
“ The real racism in America ( and in many other parts of the world ) is not simply carried out by a small number of people in white pointy hats , ” warns Adams about this evil agenda .
“ The real , deep racism is carried out by men in lab coats who are systematically pursuing an agenda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , medicine , biological weapons and more .
”

International program to eliminate blacks via hidden infertility chemical in vaccines is actually named the “Eliminate Project”
Many people don't realize it, but the so-called humanitarian organization UNICEF (an arm of the World Health Organization) does not exist for the purpose of helping to save the poor and disadvantaged of our planet from poverty and plight. As evidenced with its "The Eliminate Project ," UNICEF is actually working covertly to eliminate the poor (mostly blacks) with vaccines and other harmful "medicine" that exist under the guise of humanitarian aid.
The Eliminate Project was first started back in 2010 with the help of Kiwanis International (another fake humanitarian aid group) with the stated purpose of helping to "eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) worldwide." The stated goal of the project is to "put an end to this cruel, centuries-old disease" by administering tetanus vaccines to those who don't have access to them – the implication being that these vaccines are a cure-all for tetanus.
It all sounds nice on the surface. But as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, explains in a one-hour video science lecture he recently published to YouTube and Vimeo, this UNICEF/Kiwanis joint effort to "eliminate tetanus" is all just a ruse to inject poor black people with sterilizing chemicals that prevent them from giving birth.
"There is a concerted effort to exterminate blacks in the name of 'science' and 'medicine,'" Adams warns in his video, also revealing other methods of black extermination that include poisoning of the food and water supplies, medical experimentation, phony medical treatments, abortion, and so much more – nearly all of which is couched in terms of promoting "progress" and societal betterment.
The Eliminate Project also gives the UN and other globalist groups an IN to colonize poor, black areas of the world
What's particularly interesting about UNICEF's The Eliminate Project is that it doesn't beat around the bush concerning its true intent (if you know how to read between the lines, of course). Helping poor black people overcome the plight of tetanus isn't primarily what it's for, in other words. Consider the following, which is taken directly from UNICEF's website:
"This historic initiative, called The Eliminate Project, will protect the lives of babies and mothers all over the globe and aims to help put an end to this cruel, centuries-old disease. It will also help pave the way for the delivery of other lifesaving services, such as clean water, nutrition and other vaccines."
Notice that, in the bigger picture, UNICEF wants to "pave the way" for entry into poor, African countries, where it can then gain full control over the water and food supplies, as well as "medicine" in the form of vaccines. In other words, UNICEF is using The Eliminate Project as a type of Trojan Horse to trick poor African people into accepting a handout, only to turn right around and seize control of these African countries.
The GAVI Vaccine Alliance project (also from the World Health Organization) has been pushing other vaccines throughout Africa for similar nefarious purposes. Back in February, GAVI published an article in a local Rwandan newspaper pushing the HPV vaccine for human papillomavirus. This same article also shilled for genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) and other forms of biotechnology that would allow corporations like Monsanto to gain control over Rwanda's food supply.
"The real racism in America (and in many other parts of the world) is not simply carried out by a small number of people in white pointy hats," warns Adams about this evil agenda. "The real, deep racism is carried out by men in lab coats who are systematically pursuing an agenda to exterminate blacks through food, water, medicine, biological weapons and more."
Sources for this article include:
UNICEFUSA.org
NaturalNews.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-02-11--Salmon with a side of GMOs: The FDA approves an Indiana company's genetically modified salmon and yo

Salmon with a side of GMOs: The FDA approves an Indiana company's genetically modified salmon and you won't even know you're eating it

( Natural News ) It ’ s about to get more difficult to avoid GMOs as the FDA has granted approval to a type of genetically modified salmon that grows faster and requires less feed than natural salmon .
This salmon , which is known as AquAdvantage Salmon , is grown not in the Atlantic but inland in indoor tanks in Indiana .
The company that produces it , AquaBounty , says it is grown inland in order to protect marine ecosystems and native fish populations .
It requires 25 percent less feed and has been engineered for quick growth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a gene for hormone growth from Chinook salmon , which is then inserted into the genetic sequence of Atlantic salmon .
It also contains some DNA from a fish known as ocean pout .
This means it can be put up for sale faster than traditional salmon .
The fish can reach full size in roughly 18 months , which is twice as quickly as regular salmon .
There ’ s no question that salmon is a nutritious and in-demand food , but it remains to be seen whether this particular offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far as nutrients go , experts say there ’ s no way to know how the genetic variation will impact the nutrient density of the resultant fish .
There ’ s a possibility it simply won ’ t offer the same nutrient profile as conventional salmon , which is known for being a great source of omega 3 fatty acids , protein , selenium , B vitamins , and the antioxidant astaxanthin , which can reduce your risk of heart disease and protect the nervous system and brain from inflammation .
It may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , either , as people are growing increasingly wary of genetic modification .
Even though the FDA has given its approval , we simply don ’ t know what the long-term effects of consuming GMOs could be .
Because this approach is so new , it ’ s impossible to say how it might harm health over time .
This “ Frankenfish ” is the only genetically engineered animal approved by the FDA for food use .
GM foods can cause negative and unpredictable health effects Although we don ’ t know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health , what we do already know about other GM foods is alarming .
Rats that were fed GM tomatoes approved by the FDA suffered from bleeding stomachs , while those that were fed Monsanto ’ s Bt corn suffered significant changes in their livers , kidneys and blood cells .
According to the Institute for Responsible Technology , workers who were exposed to Bt cotton developed allergies that required hospitalization in some cases , while sheep in India have reportedly died within a week of grazing on Bt cotton plants – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s also important to keep in mind that the health risks of GM foods are greater for babies and children whose systems are still developing ; pregnant mothers could also pass on these toxins to their children in the womb or to infants during breastfeeding .
Unfortunately , if you ’ re one of the many people who prefers to avoid food that was essentially created in a lab , it is going to be very difficult to know if you ’ re getting this salmon when you eat in restaurants .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have to do disclose whether the salmon they are serving has been genetically modified ; only the manufacturers of the final food product must do so .
In other words , the restaurant knows it ’ s GM when they buy it , but they don ’ t have to tell customers this is the case up front .
By the way , that also applies to foods like chicken , so buyer beware .
The next time you decide to order salmon while dining out , make sure you ask if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It may look and taste the part , but make no mistake about it : AquAdvantage salmon is a Frankenfood that could impact your health in very negative and unpredictable ways .

Salmon with a side of GMOs: The FDA approves an Indiana company’s genetically modified salmon and you won’t even know you’re eating it
It’s about to get more difficult to avoid GMOs as the FDA has granted approval to a type of genetically modified salmon that grows faster and requires less feed than natural salmon.
This salmon, which is known as AquAdvantage Salmon, is grown not in the Atlantic but inland in indoor tanks in Indiana. The company that produces it, AquaBounty, says it is grown inland in order to protect marine ecosystems and native fish populations. It requires 25 percent less feed and has been engineered for quick growth.
The genetic modification entails the extraction of a gene for hormone growth from Chinook salmon, which is then inserted into the genetic sequence of Atlantic salmon. It also contains some DNA from a fish known as ocean pout. This means it can be put up for sale faster than traditional salmon. The fish can reach full size in roughly 18 months, which is twice as quickly as regular salmon.
There’s no question that salmon is a nutritious and in-demand food, but it remains to be seen whether this particular offering will deserve the same labels. As far as nutrients go, experts say there’s no way to know how the genetic variation will impact the nutrient density of the resultant fish. There’s a possibility it simply won’t offer the same nutrient profile as conventional salmon, which is known for being a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, protein, selenium, B vitamins, and the antioxidant astaxanthin, which can reduce your risk of heart disease and protect the nervous system and brain from inflammation.
It may not see the demand of natural salmon, either, as people are growing increasingly wary of genetic modification. Even though the FDA has given its approval, we simply don’t know what the long-term effects of consuming GMOs could be. Because this approach is so new, it’s impossible to say how it might harm health over time. This “Frankenfish” is the only genetically engineered animal approved by the FDA for food use.
GM foods can cause negative and unpredictable health effects
Although we don’t know what effects GM salmon could have on human health, what we do already know about other GM foods is alarming. Rats that were fed GM tomatoes approved by the FDA suffered from bleeding stomachs, while those that were fed Monsanto’s Bt corn suffered significant changes in their livers, kidneys and blood cells.
According to the Institute for Responsible Technology, workers who were exposed to Bt cotton developed allergies that required hospitalization in some cases, while sheep in India have reportedly died within a week of grazing on Bt cotton plants – and the list goes on. It’s also important to keep in mind that the health risks of GM foods are greater for babies and children whose systems are still developing; pregnant mothers could also pass on these toxins to their children in the womb or to infants during breastfeeding.
Restaurants don't have to disclose GM salmon
Unfortunately, if you’re one of the many people who prefers to avoid food that was essentially created in a lab, it is going to be very difficult to know if you’re getting this salmon when you eat in restaurants. That’s because restaurants and cafeterias do not have to do disclose whether the salmon they are serving has been genetically modified; only the manufacturers of the final food product must do so. In other words, the restaurant knows it’s GM when they buy it, but they don’t have to tell customers this is the case up front. By the way, that also applies to foods like chicken, so buyer beware.
The next time you decide to order salmon while dining out, make sure you ask if it’s the GM variety. It may look and taste the part, but make no mistake about it: AquAdvantage salmon is a Frankenfood that could impact your health in very negative and unpredictable ways.
Sources for this article include:
Healthline.com
USAToday.com
ResponsibleTechnology.org


naturalnews--2020-02-11--Insanity: Cash-strapped New York State now charges people to look at the stars with a telescope so i

( Natural News ) The state of New York is already one of the most expensive places to live in the United States , and that ’ s especially true for its major hub , New York City .
According to most high-tax ranking charges , New York falls within the top three most expensive states , aligning with California and Illinois .
The biggest reason for that is because the state is run by tax-and-spend Democrats , who are especially good at taking money earned by working people and giving it away to others who have no right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recipients of taxpayer money are people who are in the state — and the country — illegally .
A year ago , the newly-empowered Democrat majority passed The Dream Act , which gives illegal aliens access to taxpayer-funded student aid and scholarships , at a cost of tens of millions of dollars .
A month later , in February , Democrats began pushing for a new law that would provide “ virtually free , taxpayer-financed healthcare to more than 400,000 adult illegal immigrants , the New York Post reported — at a cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That , in conjunction with a law in New York City that guarantees basic medical care for illegal aliens through city-run hospitals .
And all of this as New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo trimmed the budget because of a drop in state revenues of between $ 6 billion and $ 8 billion .
Why did revenues drop ?
Because taxpaying citizens are fleeing the tax hell that New York has become , thereby lowering the number of productive people in the state .
Where did the budget deficit come from ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , New York Democrats want to give more taxpayer money away to people who aren ’ t even supposed to be in the country .
Well , that money ’ s got to come from somewhere , right ?
Of course .
So , lawmakers are looking at new tax hikes , as well as some truly inventive — some would say insane — ways of raising additional revenue .
Like charging people to look at the stars .
No , not even kidding .
Stargazing in state parks will now cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
In case you were wondering if this is a real permit , it is : Check out this NY Parks and Recreation document , and you ’ ll find it listed .
The fee is 35 bucks for a New York resident ; but it leaps to $ 60 for out-of-state residents .
We can ’ t think of any reason why someone would travel to New York just to buy a “ Stargazing Permit ” when they can look at the stars through a telescope in their home state but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts in this stuff .
But there ’ s more craziness .
According to the Parks and Rec document , if you want to dive into the water , you ’ re going to have to get a permit for that , too .
It ’ s a “ Regional Diving Permit ” and it ’ s 80 bucks for in-state residents , $ 125 for out-of-state folks .
And if you ’ re someone who likes to hunt for things using a metal detector , don ’ t think for one second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it in a New York park for free : That ’ ll be 40 bucks .
Notes the Free Thought Project ( we assume without a license to ‘ note ’ ) : Others are defending the permit in the thread , claiming that it allows people to enter the “ closed parks ” after hours .
But they are clearly missing the point .
If you can enter the park with a permit , then it ’ s not “ closed ” at all .
It ’ s opened to anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afford it .
Those who are unable to pay the government or choose not to do so for the exact same activity will be arrested and or further extorted .
Like most Democrat-run states , New York doesn ’ t have a revenue problem .
It has a spending problem .

Insanity: Cash-strapped New York State now charges people to look at the stars with a telescope so it can pay for giveaways to illegal aliens
The state of New York is already one of the most expensive places to live in the United States, and that’s especially true for its major hub, New York City.
According to most high-tax ranking charges, New York falls within the top three most expensive states, aligning with California and Illinois.
The biggest reason for that is because the state is run by tax-and-spend Democrats, who are especially good at taking money earned by working people and giving it away to others who have no right to it.
And some of the biggest recipients of taxpayer money are people who are in the state — and the country — illegally.
A year ago, the newly-empowered Democrat majority passed The Dream Act, which gives illegal aliens access to taxpayer-funded student aid and scholarships, at a cost of tens of millions of dollars.
A month later, in February, Democrats began pushing for a new law that would provide “virtually free, taxpayer-financed healthcare to more than 400,000 adult illegal immigrants, the New York Post reported — at a cost of more than $500 million annually.
That, in conjunction with a law in New York City that guarantees basic medical care for illegal aliens through city-run hospitals.
And all of this as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo trimmed the budget because of a drop in state revenues of between $6 billion and $8 billion.
Why did revenues drop? Because taxpaying citizens are fleeing the tax hell that New York has become, thereby lowering the number of productive people in the state.
Where did the budget deficit come from? Mostly from over-spending on Medicaid. And now, New York Democrats want to give more taxpayer money away to people who aren’t even supposed to be in the country.
Tax, spend, rinse, repeat
Well, that money’s got to come from somewhere, right? Of course. So, lawmakers are looking at new tax hikes, as well as some truly inventive — some would say insane — ways of raising additional revenue.
Like charging people to look at the stars. No, not even kidding.
Stargazing in state parks will now cost you money if you want to do it.
https://twitter.com/SallyMayweather/status/1219975847970529281
In case you were wondering if this is a real permit, it is: Check out this NY Parks and Recreation document, and you’ll find it listed. The fee is 35 bucks for a New York resident; but it leaps to $60 for out-of-state residents.
We can’t think of any reason why someone would travel to New York just to buy a “Stargazing Permit” when they can look at the stars through a telescope in their home state but hey, we’re not the experts in this stuff.
But there’s more craziness. According to the Parks and Rec document, if you want to dive into the water, you’re going to have to get a permit for that, too. It’s a “Regional Diving Permit” and it’s 80 bucks for in-state residents, $125 for out-of-state folks. And if you’re someone who likes to hunt for things using a metal detector, don’t think for one second you’re going to get to do it in a New York park for free: That’ll be 40 bucks.
Notes the Free Thought Project (we assume without a license to ‘note’):
Others are defending the permit in the thread, claiming that it allows people to enter the “closed parks” after hours. But they are clearly missing the point. If you can enter the park with a permit, then it’s not “closed” at all. It’s opened to anyone willing to be extorted or who can afford it. Those who are unable to pay the government or choose not to do so for the exact same activity will be arrested and or further extorted.
Like most Democrat-run states, New York doesn’t have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem.
Sources include:
FreeThoughtProject.com
BuffaloNews.com
TheHill.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-02-11--Hidden toxins: Certain breakfast cereals could cause cancer, researchers warn

( Natural News ) Monsanto ’ s Roundup weed killer product – with its primary ingredient , glyphosate – is the world ’ s most popular herbicide .
For decades , despite controversy raging about its safety , farms , school grounds , parks and other areas have been doused in this toxic chemical .
Agencies responsible for protecting the health of the public , including the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) , have stubbornly insisted that glyphosate is essentially harmless , and this has given food production giants like General Mills free license to continue using it on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their products .
A study released by the non-profit organization Environmental Working Group ( EWG ) last year , revealed that 21 different oat-based snacks and cereals tested contained dangerously high levels of glyphosate .
This should be of great concern to everyone , particularly parents , because recent research has proved that glyphosate actually can cause cancer .
In 2015 , after 17 of the world ’ s most respected experts from 11 different countries evaluated all the evidence on behalf of the World Health Organization ’ s International Agency for Research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be classified as “ probably carcinogenic [ cancer-causing ] to humans.
” Suddenly , consumers started realizing that they had been lied to for decades .
A slew of lawsuits followed from people who had been exposed to glyphosate and then gone on to develop cancer , particularly a type of cancer known as non-Hodgkin lymphoma .
Several of these plaintiffs won their cases , and Bayer-Monsanto now owes victims more than $ 2 billion in compensation .
Nonetheless , despite these lawsuits and all the evidence that glyphosate causes cancer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their crops in this toxic garbage , and consumers have continued to swallow it with their breakfast cereal every morning .
( Related : Weed killer found contaminating most popular US foods , including many non-GM products . )
Major food companies like General Mills continue to sell popular children ’ s breakfast cereals and other foods contaminated with troubling levels of glyphosate , the cancer-causing ingredient in the herbicide Roundup .
The weedkiller , produced by Bayer-Monsanto , was detected in all 21 oat-based cereal and snack products sampled in a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Working Group .
All but four products contained levels of glyphosate higher than what EWG scientists consider protective for children ’ s health with a sufficient margin of safety .
The new tests confirm and amplify EWG ’ s findings from tests in July and October of last year [ 2017 ] , with levels of glyphosate consistently above EWG ’ s children ’ s health benchmark .
The two highest levels of glyphosate were found in Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch , with 833 parts per billion , or ppb , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EWG children ’ s health benchmark is 160 ppb .
The group noted that all but one of the products tested contained levels of glyphosate higher than what even the EPA allowed until it changed its standards in 1993 .
And the EPA can hardly be relied upon to act , anyway , since there is solid evidence that members of the agency have colluded with Monsanto over the years to hide the true toxicity of glyphosate from the public .
( Related : EPA hid the truth about glyphosate and cancer for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profits . )
The only way to quickly remove this cancer-causing weedkiller from foods marketed to children is for companies like General Mills and Quaker to use oats from farmers who do not use glyphosate as a desiccant .
In the meantime , it is well worth sourcing organic cereals that have not been doused in toxic chemicals .
True , organic does cost more , but aren ’ t your children worth it ?

Hidden toxins: Certain breakfast cereals could cause cancer, researchers warn
Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer product – with its primary ingredient, glyphosate – is the world’s most popular herbicide. For decades, despite controversy raging about its safety, farms, school grounds, parks and other areas have been doused in this toxic chemical.
Agencies responsible for protecting the health of the public, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), have stubbornly insisted that glyphosate is essentially harmless, and this has given food production giants like General Mills free license to continue using it on the crops used in the manufacture of their products.
A study released by the non-profit organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) last year, revealed that 21 different oat-based snacks and cereals tested contained dangerously high levels of glyphosate.
This should be of great concern to everyone, particularly parents, because recent research has proved that glyphosate actually can cause cancer.
The lies begin to unravel
In 2015, after 17 of the world’s most respected experts from 11 different countries evaluated all the evidence on behalf of the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, they concluded that glyphosate should be classified as “probably carcinogenic [cancer-causing] to humans.”
Suddenly, consumers started realizing that they had been lied to for decades.
A slew of lawsuits followed from people who had been exposed to glyphosate and then gone on to develop cancer, particularly a type of cancer known as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Several of these plaintiffs won their cases, and Bayer-Monsanto now owes victims more than $2 billion in compensation.
Nonetheless, despite these lawsuits and all the evidence that glyphosate causes cancer, farmers have been permitted to continue dousing their crops in this toxic garbage, and consumers have continued to swallow it with their breakfast cereal every morning. (Related: Weed killer found contaminating most popular US foods, including many non-GM products.)
What the Environmental Working Group found
A press release by EWG noted:
Major food companies like General Mills continue to sell popular children’s breakfast cereals and other foods contaminated with troubling levels of glyphosate, the cancer-causing ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. The weedkiller, produced by Bayer-Monsanto, was detected in all 21 oat-based cereal and snack products sampled in a new round of testing commissioned by the Environmental Working Group. All but four products contained levels of glyphosate higher than what EWG scientists consider protective for children’s health with a sufficient margin of safety.
The new tests confirm and amplify EWG’s findings from tests in July and October of last year [2017], with levels of glyphosate consistently above EWG’s children’s health benchmark. The two highest levels of glyphosate were found in Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch, with 833 parts per billion, or ppb, and Cheerios, with 729 ppb. The EWG children’s health benchmark is 160 ppb.
The group noted that all but one of the products tested contained levels of glyphosate higher than what even the EPA allowed until it changed its standards in 1993.
And the EPA can hardly be relied upon to act, anyway, since there is solid evidence that members of the agency have colluded with Monsanto over the years to hide the true toxicity of glyphosate from the public. (Related: EPA hid the truth about glyphosate and cancer for decades to protect Monsanto's corporate profits.)
The report concludes:
The only way to quickly remove this cancer-causing weedkiller from foods marketed to children is for companies like General Mills and Quaker to use oats from farmers who do not use glyphosate as a desiccant.
In the meantime, it is well worth sourcing organic cereals that have not been doused in toxic chemicals. True, organic does cost more, but aren't your children worth it?
Discover the truth at Glyphosate.news.
Sources include:
Health.com
EWG.org
IARC.fr


naturalnews--2020-02-11--Animal trials find zero-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy wreck gut health and cause liver toxicit

( Natural News ) In a bid to have the healthiest pregnancy possible , thereby providing a growing baby with the optimal conditions for good health , many moms-to-be make drastic lifestyle changes , including cutting out caffeine and certain types of cheeses , eating the healthiest possible foods , and exercising regularly .
One of the most common changes expecting mothers make is to cut out sugar .
While eliminating this type of sweetener has proven health benefits , many of these women replace sugar with non-nutritive zero-calorie sweeteners , and these are anything but healthy .
The American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Equal or Nutrasweet ) , acesulfame-K ( Sunett ) and sucralose ( Splenda ) are safe for use during pregnancy , as long as they are consumed in moderation .
However , a recent animal study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology , found that exposure to the zero-calorie sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame-K during pregnancy or via breastmilk altered the intestinal flora of mice and resulted in liver toxicity .
The researchers believe that these findings need to be examined urgently in human trials .
( Related : Women who consume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances of conceiving . )
Sweeteners are everywhere , and in just about everything As reported by Integrative Practitioner , zero-calorie sweeteners are used in everything from sodas and sports drinks to mouthwash , toothpaste and medications .
This makes it incredibly difficult to track just how much of these products a pregnant woman may be consuming .
For this reason , the research team set out to determine whether acceptable daily intake ( ADI ) levels of consumption are safe during pregnancy , as well as what the effects of such consumption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fed mouse moms one of three sweetener solutions throughout pregnancy and lactation and analyzed the effects on their pre-weaned pups .
The solutions contained a mixture of sucralose and acesulfame-K at the acceptable daily intake ( ADI ) , double the ADI , or a control ( water ) .
The ADI is the maximum consumption deemed safe in humans based on toxicology studies .
Analysis of blood , feces , and urine from a total of 226 mice pups found that both sweeteners are transmitted prenatally and affect the metabolism and microbiome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mice pups were exposed to very low levels of the different sweeteners , those in both the ADI and double ADI groups underwent significant metabolic changes : Specifically , these changes indicated impaired liver functioning in clearing toxins from the blood , and a dramatic shift in bacterial metabolites in the gut .
In both sweetener groups , the researchers observed the loss of a major beneficial species of gut bacteria , Akkermansia muciniphila .
Similar microbiome alterations in humans have been linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity , researchers said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ young children , new study warns ; pregnant women told to watch their diet . )
While the worst effects of sweetener consumption were experienced by the mice pups in the double ADI group , they all underwent drastic microbiome changes .
“ The perinatal period is a critical developmental stage for the microbiome and emerging detoxification systems in the rodent and human neonate alike , and our study defines potentially adverse consequences of early exposure to sweeteners , ” noted Dr. John Hanover , a glycobiologist and one of the study ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on our findings , zero-calorie sweeteners warrant further investigation in humans in this critical developmental window.
” While the researchers have yet to establish whether these findings will be replicated in human trials , it is advisable that moms-to-be avoid zero-calorie sweeteners completely .
They ’ re not good for the health of either mom or baby , and after all , having a healthy baby makes all the sacrifices worth it , right ?
Learn more about the risks of consuming non-nutritive sweeteners at Nutrients.news .

Animal trials find zero-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy wreck gut health and cause liver toxicity
In a bid to have the healthiest pregnancy possible, thereby providing a growing baby with the optimal conditions for good health, many moms-to-be make drastic lifestyle changes, including cutting out caffeine and certain types of cheeses, eating the healthiest possible foods, and exercising regularly.
One of the most common changes expecting mothers make is to cut out sugar. While eliminating this type of sweetener has proven health benefits, many of these women replace sugar with non-nutritive zero-calorie sweeteners, and these are anything but healthy.
The American Pregnancy Association states that stevia, aspartame (Equal or Nutrasweet), acesulfame-K (Sunett) and sucralose (Splenda) are safe for use during pregnancy, as long as they are consumed in moderation. However, a recent animal study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, found that exposure to the zero-calorie sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame-K during pregnancy or via breastmilk altered the intestinal flora of mice and resulted in liver toxicity.
The researchers believe that these findings need to be examined urgently in human trials. (Related: Women who consume diet drinks with artificial sweeteners reduce their chances of conceiving.)
Sweeteners are everywhere, and in just about everything
As reported by Integrative Practitioner, zero-calorie sweeteners are used in everything from sodas and sports drinks to mouthwash, toothpaste and medications. This makes it incredibly difficult to track just how much of these products a pregnant woman may be consuming.
For this reason, the research team set out to determine whether acceptable daily intake (ADI) levels of consumption are safe during pregnancy, as well as what the effects of such consumption might be.
Integrative Practitioner reported:
[The researchers] fed mouse moms one of three sweetener solutions throughout pregnancy and lactation and analyzed the effects on their pre-weaned pups. The solutions contained a mixture of sucralose and acesulfame-K at the acceptable daily intake (ADI), double the ADI, or a control (water). The ADI is the maximum consumption deemed safe in humans based on toxicology studies.
Analysis of blood, feces, and urine from a total of 226 mice pups found that both sweeteners are transmitted prenatally and affect the metabolism and microbiome of the offspring.
Even though the mice pups were exposed to very low levels of the different sweeteners, those in both the ADI and double ADI groups underwent significant metabolic changes:
Specifically, these changes indicated impaired liver functioning in clearing toxins from the blood, and a dramatic shift in bacterial metabolites in the gut. In both sweetener groups, the researchers observed the loss of a major beneficial species of gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila. Similar microbiome alterations in humans have been linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity, researchers said. (Related: Sugar is dumbing down young children, new study warns; pregnant women told to watch their diet.)
While the worst effects of sweetener consumption were experienced by the mice pups in the double ADI group, they all underwent drastic microbiome changes.
"The perinatal period is a critical developmental stage for the microbiome and emerging detoxification systems in the rodent and human neonate alike, and our study defines potentially adverse consequences of early exposure to sweeteners,” noted Dr. John Hanover, a glycobiologist and one of the study’s senior authors. “Therefore, based on our findings, zero-calorie sweeteners warrant further investigation in humans in this critical developmental window."
While the researchers have yet to establish whether these findings will be replicated in human trials, it is advisable that moms-to-be avoid zero-calorie sweeteners completely. They’re not good for the health of either mom or baby, and after all, having a healthy baby makes all the sacrifices worth it, right?
Learn more about the risks of consuming non-nutritive sweeteners at Nutrients.news.
Sources for this article include:
IntegrativePractitioner.com
AmericanPregnancy.org


naturalnews--2020-02-11--Scientists find that vitamin D can help BLOCK a mechanism that makes cancer cells drug-resistant

( Natural News ) Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States , second only to heart disease .
The American Cancer Society estimates that there are 1.8 million new cancer cases each year and around 606,520 cancer deaths in the U.S. alone .
While cancer can be treated , there are potential complications that can become a roadblock to the treatment process , one of which is the possibility of the tumor developing resistance to anticancer drugs .
Now , recent research suggests that vitamin D could be the answer to this problem .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Metabolism and Disposition found that calcitriol and calcipotriol , two active forms of vitamin D , have the ability to block a mechanism that enables cancer cells to become drug-resistant .
The mechanism involved is a drug transporter protein called multidrug resistance-associated protein 1 ( MRP1 ) .
This protein resides in the cell walls and ejects cancer drugs out of the cell .
According to the researchers , these two forms of vitamin D actively target cancer cells that have too much MRP1 and destroy them .
“ Several epidemiologic and preclinical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D in reducing cancer risk and progression , but we are the first to discover its interaction with drug transporter protein and its ability to selectively kill drug-resistant cancer cells , ” said senior author Surtaj Hussain Iram .
These drug transport proteins take the helm in processes that distribute , absorb and expel drugs from the body .
Cancer cells that develop resistance to chemotherapy drugs can overproduce these transport proteins , which then causes chemoresistance .
The way calcitriol and calcipotriol kill chemoresistant cancer cells is an example of “ collateral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability of compounds to kill multidrug-resistant cells but not the parent cells .
According to Iram , these compounds do not attack “ naive cancer cells , ” or cells that have yet to develop chemoresistance .
Once the cell becomes drug-resistant however , it becomes fair game for the two .
( Related : Taking vitamin D supplements for multiple years found to help those with cancer live LONGER . )
For their study , Iram and his colleagues from the South Dakota State University aimed to target the “ Achilles ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exploiting their fitness cost .
The researchers used cultured cancer cells to test eight compounds that previous research established as being able to react to MRP1 .
Of the eight they tested , only calcitriol and calcipotriol were able to block the transport function of MRP1 .
Iram claims that their findings can help pave the way for treatments of many other diseases .
This is because MRP1 does not only reduce the effectiveness of cancer cells .
It also weakens the effect of various other medicines like drugs , antivirals , anti-inflammatories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a handle on these proteins , patients will be able to take less medication to get the exact same effect .
How to boost your vitamin D levels Vitamin D is an essential nutrient , meaning that it can not be synthesized by the body and must be gained from an external source .
However , vitamin D deficiency is a rampant health concern worldwide , with research claiming that it affects almost 50 percent of the world ’ s population .
Below you can find a few ways you can give your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Spend time in the sun .
Vitamin D is often referred to as the “ sunshine vitamin ” because the sun is one of the best sources of this nutrient .
The skin contains cholesterols that transform into vitamin D when exposed to the UV radiation from the sun .
• Eat fatty fish and seafood .
Eating fatty seafood like shrimp , salmon and tuna can not only give you heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids but also provide a hefty amount of vitamin D. • Take supplements .
For some people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get your daily dose of vitamin D and ensure adequate intake .
It is an unfortunate reality that people do not get enough vitamin D. With that said , boosting your vitamin D intake not only keeps your body healthy , it could also prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to treatment .
Learn more about the power of vitamin D at Nutrients.news .

Scientists find that vitamin D can help BLOCK a mechanism that makes cancer cells drug-resistant
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are 1.8 million new cancer cases each year and around 606,520 cancer deaths in the U.S. alone. While cancer can be treated, there are potential complications that can become a roadblock to the treatment process, one of which is the possibility of the tumor developing resistance to anticancer drugs. Now, recent research suggests that vitamin D could be the answer to this problem
A study published in the journal Drug Metabolism and Disposition found that calcitriol and calcipotriol, two active forms of vitamin D, have the ability to block a mechanism that enables cancer cells to become drug-resistant. The mechanism involved is a drug transporter protein called multidrug resistance-associated protein 1 (MRP1). This protein resides in the cell walls and ejects cancer drugs out of the cell. According to the researchers, these two forms of vitamin D actively target cancer cells that have too much MRP1 and destroy them.
"Several epidemiologic and preclinical studies show the positive effect of vitamin D in reducing cancer risk and progression, but we are the first to discover its interaction with drug transporter protein and its ability to selectively kill drug-resistant cancer cells," said senior author Surtaj Hussain Iram.
A targeted assault
These drug transport proteins take the helm in processes that distribute, absorb and expel drugs from the body. Cancer cells that develop resistance to chemotherapy drugs can overproduce these transport proteins, which then causes chemoresistance. The way calcitriol and calcipotriol kill chemoresistant cancer cells is an example of "collateral sensitivity," which refers to the ability of compounds to kill multidrug-resistant cells but not the parent cells. According to Iram, these compounds do not attack "naive cancer cells," or cells that have yet to develop chemoresistance. Once the cell becomes drug-resistant however, it becomes fair game for the two. (Related: Taking vitamin D supplements for multiple years found to help those with cancer live LONGER.)
For their study, Iram and his colleagues from the South Dakota State University aimed to target the "Achilles' heel" of these resistant cells by exploiting their fitness cost. The researchers used cultured cancer cells to test eight compounds that previous research established as being able to react to MRP1. Of the eight they tested, only calcitriol and calcipotriol were able to block the transport function of MRP1. Iram claims that their findings can help pave the way for treatments of many other diseases. This is because MRP1 does not only reduce the effectiveness of cancer cells. It also weakens the effect of various other medicines like drugs, antivirals, anti-inflammatories and antidepressants.
Once the researchers get a handle on these proteins, patients will be able to take less medication to get the exact same effect.
How to boost your vitamin D levels
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, meaning that it cannot be synthesized by the body and must be gained from an external source. However, vitamin D deficiency is a rampant health concern worldwide, with research claiming that it affects almost 50 percent of the world's population. Below you can find a few ways you can give your vitamin D levels a quick boost.
Spend time in the sun. Vitamin D is often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin" because the sun is one of the best sources of this nutrient. The skin contains cholesterols that transform into vitamin D when exposed to the UV radiation from the sun. Eat fatty fish and seafood. Eating fatty seafood like shrimp, salmon and tuna can not only give you heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids but also provide a hefty amount of vitamin D. Take supplements. For some people, taking dietary supplements is the best way to get your daily dose of vitamin D and ensure adequate intake.
It is an unfortunate reality that people do not get enough vitamin D. With that said, boosting your vitamin D intake not only keeps your body healthy, it could also prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to treatment. Learn more about the power of vitamin D at Nutrients.news.
Sources include:
MedicalNewsToday.com
Cancer.org
DMD.ASPETJournals.org
Healthline.com
NCBI.NLM.NIH.gov