naturalnews--2020-02-13--US military pandemic plans activated; nation must prepare for "thousands of cases" of the coronaviru

US military pandemic plans activated; nation must prepare for "thousands of cases" of the coronavirus to arrive, warns biowarfare expert

( Natural News ) Over the last two weeks , I have repeatedly warned that the nCoV coronavirus strain is right now being harvested by enemies of America ( North Korea , Iran , China , etc . )
and readied for deployment as a weapon system against the United States of America .
Until today , I seem to have been the only person in the world who dared point out the obvious .
But now , the executive director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense , speaking at a Senate Home Security committee just yesterday , confirmed this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to plan for the possibility that we have thousands of cases.
” His name is Asha George , and he was one of five experts who testified before the U.S. Senate , reports The Epoch Times .
Another expert was former FDA director Scott Gottlieb , who warned that unrestrained immigration would bring the virus to America : We should be leaning in very aggressively to try to broaden diagnostic screening right now , particularly in communities where there is a lot of immigration ; where these efforts could emerge to identify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll be small enough ; that we can intervene to prevent more epidemic spread in this country .
Gottlieb also added that because the virus spread during its asymptomatic incubation phase , airport screening is only catching 1 out of every 4 infections .
This means airport screening , just as we have repeated warned here , is largely just “ security theater.
” U.S. military Northern Command issues executive order to prepare the military for a global coronavirus pandemic In addition to various U.S. officials warning the Senate about the coming wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military , Northern Command , just issued an executive order commanding troops to initiate military pandemic plans , according to an article published in MilitaryTimes.com .
The plans , “ include ordering commanders to prepare for widespread outbreaks and confining service members with a history of travel to China , ” reports Military Times : The Navy and Marine Corps messages , issued Tuesday and Wednesday , respectively , reference an executive order directing U.S. Northern Command to implement the Department of Defense Global Campaign plan for Pandemic Influenza and Infectious Diseases 3551-13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s blueprint for planning and preparing for widespread dispersion of influenza and previously unknown diseases .
U.S. Northern Command said Wednesday it was directed the Joint Staff Feb. 1 to commence “ prudent planning ” in their assigned role synchronizing the department ’ s plans for pandemic flu and disease .
The global pandemic just got militarized , in other words .
China just essentially declared military martial law and activated a full military response against the coronavirus pandemic Making things even more interesting , China ’ s CDC just issued a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire nation under military martial law .
Detailed in this executive order released by the Chinese government , China ’ s new “ wartime ” declaration calls on biological weapons laboratories in China to “ put an end to pathogenic samples being stolen , leaked or lost.
” Much of China ’ s declaration centers around wartime commands that demand absolute loyalty and zero errors in logistics and control of local regions .
Here ’ s a rough translation from one of the directives ( directive five ) : The current situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious , the responsibility of prevention and control is heavier than that of Mount Tai .
With the coming battle , all Party branches should think and launch , unite the masses and commit fully to the role of battle fortress ; cadres at all levels should lead by example , dare to take on the role and give full commitment to the leading role ; and each Party member should rush forward , shoulder the heavy burden , and give full commitment to the role of pioneer and model .
All Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels should earnestly fulfill their main responsibilities , and the disciplinary committee shall fulfill its supervisory responsibilities to ensure the smooth flow of decrees and the prohibition of the operation .
If you can make any sense of that , you might fit in well with a communist society , which at its core is rooted in total insanity and delusion .
In fact , the very structure of communism makes society highly vulnerable to pandemics , since no truth tellers are allowed to warn anyone about the outbreak .
Censorship gets people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the USA where the evil tech giants are also complicit in covering up the truth about the coronavirus pandemic .
Bottom line : Governments of the world know this is going global and they are activating their military forces to be prepared for anything So , as is now becoming rather obvious , the coronavirus pandemic is going global .
Every nation that ’ s paying attention is ordering its military to activate pandemic readiness measures .
U.S. military commanders and national defense experts are already well aware that the coronavirus will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of America as a biological weapon .
They are also aware that deliberate contamination efforts can not be stopped in any way whatsoever .
There is no defense against an infected person covertly entering the USA and walking around a city , infecting public surfaces and shared air in public transport vessels such as trains or subways .
This means America will almost certainly find itself in a rapidly worsening pandemic situation in the coming months , and medical martial law will no doubt be declared in the USA as well .
Expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carriers , the complete revocation of all civil rights ( including the Second Amendment , if they can get away with it ) and mandatory coronavirus vaccines once commercial availability is met .
In other words , America will sooner or later be turned into a medical police state , and everybody at the highest levels of the government , the CDC and the military is already fully aware of this .
Just like in China , quarantine death camps will be called “ hospitals , ” too .
No one in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because the public can ’ t handle the truth As all this is unfolding at the highest levels , the public is being kept in the dark so that they “ don ’ t panic ” by learning the truth .
We ’ re basically in a situation where a metaphorical 100-mile wide asteroid is plunging toward New York City at a relative velocity of 10,000 m/s , and the impact is triple confirmed but nobody in the government wants to alarm the public , since it ’ s pointless to warn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( That would be a planetary extinction event . )
The coronavirus won ’ t cause mass extinction , but it could very easily cause devastating , even catastrophic disruptions to human-driven economies , resulting in waves of death , chaos and instability that threaten the very existence of ruling governments .
Once the full impact of the virus becomes realized , today ’ s delusional stock market bubble will absolutely implode , and that ’ s a result the Trump administration doesn ’ t want to see happen , at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about to get very interesting , in other words .
Plus , it ’ s an election year , and that ’ s when the party in power wants to project the illusion that everything ’ s awesome .
Truth be told , everything isn ’ t awesome .
In fact , it ’ s downright apocalyptic to anyone who can do the math and see where this is going .
Just remember , we told you first .
Now everybody else in the establishment media is catching up , as usual .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sheeple , read NaturalNews.com to get the news today that the rest of the media will finally come to realize two weeks later .

US military pandemic plans activated; nation must prepare for “thousands of cases” of the coronavirus to arrive, warns biowarfare expert
Over the last two weeks, I have repeatedly warned that the nCoV coronavirus strain is right now being harvested by enemies of America (North Korea, Iran, China, etc.) and readied for deployment as a weapon system against the United States of America. Until today, I seem to have been the only person in the world who dared point out the obvious.
But now, the executive director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, speaking at a Senate Home Security committee just yesterday, confirmed this obvious point, saying, "We have to plan for the possibility that we have thousands of cases."
His name is Asha George, and he was one of five experts who testified before the U.S. Senate, reports The Epoch Times. Another expert was former FDA director Scott Gottlieb, who warned that unrestrained immigration would bring the virus to America:
We should be leaning in very aggressively to try to broaden diagnostic screening right now, particularly in communities where there is a lot of immigration; where these efforts could emerge to identify them early enough; that they’ll be small enough; that we can intervene to prevent more epidemic spread in this country.
Gottlieb also added that because the virus spread during its asymptomatic incubation phase, airport screening is only catching 1 out of every 4 infections. This means airport screening, just as we have repeated warned here, is largely just "security theater."
U.S. military Northern Command issues executive order to prepare the military for a global coronavirus pandemic
In addition to various U.S. officials warning the Senate about the coming wave of coronavirus infections, the United States military, Northern Command, just issued an executive order commanding troops to initiate military pandemic plans, according to an article published in MilitaryTimes.com.
The plans, "include ordering commanders to prepare for widespread outbreaks and confining service members with a history of travel to China," reports Military Times:
The Navy and Marine Corps messages, issued Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, reference an executive order directing U.S. Northern Command to implement the Department of Defense Global Campaign plan for Pandemic Influenza and Infectious Diseases 3551-13.
The document serves as the Pentagon’s blueprint for planning and preparing for widespread dispersion of influenza and previously unknown diseases.
U.S. Northern Command said Wednesday it was directed the Joint Staff Feb. 1 to commence “prudent planning” in their assigned role synchronizing the department’s plans for pandemic flu and disease.
The global pandemic just got militarized, in other words.
China just essentially declared military martial law and activated a full military response against the coronavirus pandemic
Making things even more interesting, China's CDC just issued a series of military orders that essentially place the entire nation under military martial law.
Detailed in this executive order released by the Chinese government, China's new "wartime" declaration calls on biological weapons laboratories in China to "put an end to pathogenic samples being stolen, leaked or lost."
Much of China's declaration centers around wartime commands that demand absolute loyalty and zero errors in logistics and control of local regions. Here's a rough translation from one of the directives (directive five):
The current situation of epidemic prevention and control is extremely serious, the responsibility of prevention and control is heavier than that of Mount Tai. With the coming battle, all Party branches should think and launch, unite the masses and commit fully to the role of battle fortress; cadres at all levels should lead by example, dare to take on the role and give full commitment to the leading role; and each Party member should rush forward, shoulder the heavy burden, and give full commitment to the role of pioneer and model. All Party branches, branches and cadres at all levels should earnestly fulfill their main responsibilities, and the disciplinary committee shall fulfill its supervisory responsibilities to ensure the smooth flow of decrees and the prohibition of the operation.
If you can make any sense of that, you might fit in well with a communist society, which at its core is rooted in total insanity and delusion. In fact, the very structure of communism makes society highly vulnerable to pandemics, since no truth tellers are allowed to warn anyone about the outbreak. Censorship gets people killed, both in communist China and in the USA where the evil tech giants are also complicit in covering up the truth about the coronavirus pandemic.
Bottom line: Governments of the world know this is going global and they are activating their military forces to be prepared for anything
So, as is now becoming rather obvious, the coronavirus pandemic is going global. Every nation that's paying attention is ordering its military to activate pandemic readiness measures.
U.S. military commanders and national defense experts are already well aware that the coronavirus will inevitably be deployed against the United States of America as a biological weapon. They are also aware that deliberate contamination efforts cannot be stopped in any way whatsoever. There is no defense against an infected person covertly entering the USA and walking around a city, infecting public surfaces and shared air in public transport vessels such as trains or subways.
This means America will almost certainly find itself in a rapidly worsening pandemic situation in the coming months, and medical martial law will no doubt be declared in the USA as well. Expect full-blown quarantines, gunpoint arrests of suspected carriers, the complete revocation of all civil rights (including the Second Amendment, if they can get away with it) and mandatory coronavirus vaccines once commercial availability is met.
In other words, America will sooner or later be turned into a medical police state, and everybody at the highest levels of the government, the CDC and the military is already fully aware of this. Just like in China, quarantine death camps will be called "hospitals," too.
No one in a position of power will admit the truth, because the public can't handle the truth
As all this is unfolding at the highest levels, the public is being kept in the dark so that they "don't panic" by learning the truth.
We're basically in a situation where a metaphorical 100-mile wide asteroid is plunging toward New York City at a relative velocity of 10,000 m/s, and the impact is triple confirmed but nobody in the government wants to alarm the public, since it's pointless to warn people about an event of such magnitude. (That would be a planetary extinction event.)
The coronavirus won't cause mass extinction, but it could very easily cause devastating, even catastrophic disruptions to human-driven economies, resulting in waves of death, chaos and instability that threaten the very existence of ruling governments. Once the full impact of the virus becomes realized, today's delusional stock market bubble will absolutely implode, and that's a result the Trump administration doesn't want to see happen, at least not before the election.
Things are about to get very interesting, in other words. Plus, it's an election year, and that's when the party in power wants to project the illusion that everything's awesome.
Truth be told, everything isn't awesome. In fact, it's downright apocalyptic to anyone who can do the math and see where this is going.
Just remember, we told you first. Now everybody else in the establishment media is catching up, as usual. If you want to stay ahead of the sheeple, read NaturalNews.com to get the news today that the rest of the media will finally come to realize two weeks later.


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Communist regime ARRESTS scientists, criminalizes doctors and silences whistleblowers... all in the

Communist regime ARRESTS scientists, criminalizes doctors and silences whistleblowers... all in the name of maintaining "control" of the narrative

( Natural News ) As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout China and beyond , many were reminded of what happened to the military doctor who blew the whistle on the extent of the SARS outbreak , which killed more than 800 people .
As The Epoch Times reports , after people in China discovered that government authorities were attempting to cover up the coronavirus outbreak then moved to silence eight doctors who told their friends about the new , spreading illness , they remembered what happened to Dr. Jiang Yanyong .
He actually risked his life to expose the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is why fewer Chinese today , much less people living outside the country , trust what the Communist regime in Beijing is telling them about coronavirus .
Jiang is an 88-year-old retired military surgeon who worked at Beijing ’ s No .
301 Hospital .
After working to expose the true numbers of SARS cases in China he was acclaimed as a SARS hero or SARS whistleblower .
Shortly after Dr. Li Wenliang , one of the eight coronavirus whistleblowers , passed away on Feb. 7 , “ Jiang Yanyong ” became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China .
The Information Center for Human Rights & Democracy ( ICHRD ) has reported that since Feb. 7 , the day Li died , a number of plainclothes police officers moved in to guard the entrance to his residence in Beijing .
He was put under House arrest by authorities in March last year after he wrote a letter to President Xi Jinping demanding an accounting of the Chinese government ’ s crackdown on the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement in 1989 .
After he tried to seek medical treatment for neurological deterioration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t allow him to leave .
Jiang ’ s wife , Hua Zhongwei , told ICHRD on Feb. 7 that he ’ s currently recuperating at his home after being treated for pneumonia .
He ’ s stable , for now , at least .
‘ We haven ’ t seen him for a long time ’ But since 2004 , Hua said , her husband hasn ’ t been given any personal freedom whatsoever from the government , which has prevented him from traveling abroad to see relatives including a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he wanted to go to Hong Kong to tour the city , authorities wouldn ’ t allow him to leave the mainland .
A report from The Guardian last year quoting a friend of Jiang ’ s said that he was denied treatment for various conditions until April 2019 , making him very angry .
Eventually , he was given medicine but , as The Epoch Times noted , it caused severe memory loss .
“ We haven ’ t seen him for a long time and can ’ t contacted him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We heard his brain has been severely affected.
” The Guardian said that the Chinese government is known to persecute prisoners of conscience through forced injections of drugs that damage the nervous system .
The news organization didn ’ t say if Jiang ’ s friends believe that ’ s what happened to him , but based on past behavior by the government , that explanation seems likely .
After the SARS virus began spreading in late 2002 into early 2003 , the Times noted that Chinese media outlets were ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ epidemic .
“ On April 3 , 2003 , Zhang Wenkang , then China ’ s Minister of Health , held a press conference to announce that there were only 12 cases of SARS in Beijing , and that SARS ‘ has been brought under effective control , ’ ” the paper said .
He went on to encourage foreigners to visit if they wanted and to conduct business meetings and such .
The following day , however , Jiang mailed an 800-word letter to Chinese Central Television ( CCT ) , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV , informing both that they should report the higher infection rates he had collected .
Neither did , but the information was leaked to Western media , which did report them .
And while some government officials were sacked , Jiang was kept out of the spotlight and the Chinese government took the credit for ‘ saving ’ everyone .

Communist regime ARRESTS scientists, criminalizes doctors and silences whistleblowers… all in the name of maintaining “control” of the narrative
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout China and beyond, many were reminded of what happened to the military doctor who blew the whistle on the extent of the SARS outbreak, which killed more than 800 people
As The Epoch Times reports, after people in China discovered that government authorities were attempting to cover up the coronavirus outbreak then moved to silence eight doctors who told their friends about the new, spreading illness, they remembered what happened to Dr. Jiang Yanyong.
He actually risked his life to expose the SARS coverup back in 2003 — which is why fewer Chinese today, much less people living outside the country, trust what the Communist regime in Beijing is telling them about coronavirus.
The news site reported further:
Jiang is an 88-year-old retired military surgeon who worked at Beijing’s No. 301 Hospital. After working to expose the true numbers of SARS cases in China he was acclaimed as a SARS hero or SARS whistleblower.
Shortly after Dr. Li Wenliang, one of the eight coronavirus whistleblowers, passed away on Feb. 7, “Jiang Yanyong” became the most searched name on the Internet in China.
The Information Center for Human Rights & Democracy (ICHRD) has reported that since Feb. 7, the day Li died, a number of plainclothes police officers moved in to guard the entrance to his residence in Beijing.
He was put under House arrest by authorities in March last year after he wrote a letter to President Xi Jinping demanding an accounting of the Chinese government’s crackdown on the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement in 1989.
After he tried to seek medical treatment for neurological deterioration last April, guards at his home wouldn’t allow him to leave.
Jiang’s wife, Hua Zhongwei, told ICHRD on Feb. 7 that he’s currently recuperating at his home after being treated for pneumonia. He’s stable, for now, at least.
‘We haven’t seen him for a long time’
But since 2004, Hua said, her husband hasn’t been given any personal freedom whatsoever from the government, which has prevented him from traveling abroad to see relatives including a daughter who lives in California. And when he wanted to go to Hong Kong to tour the city, authorities wouldn’t allow him to leave the mainland.
A report from The Guardian last year quoting a friend of Jiang’s said that he was denied treatment for various conditions until April 2019, making him very angry. Eventually, he was given medicine but, as The Epoch Times noted, it caused severe memory loss.
“We haven’t seen him for a long time and can’t contacted him,” another friend told The Guardian. “We heard his brain has been severely affected.”
The Guardian said that the Chinese government is known to persecute prisoners of conscience through forced injections of drugs that damage the nervous system. The news organization didn’t say if Jiang’s friends believe that’s what happened to him, but based on past behavior by the government, that explanation seems likely.
After the SARS virus began spreading in late 2002 into early 2003, the Times noted that Chinese media outlets were ordered by the government not to report the epidemic.
“On April 3, 2003, Zhang Wenkang, then China’s Minister of Health, held a press conference to announce that there were only 12 cases of SARS in Beijing, and that SARS ‘has been brought under effective control,’” the paper said.
He went on to encourage foreigners to visit if they wanted and to conduct business meetings and such. The following day, however, Jiang mailed an 800-word letter to Chinese Central Television (CCT), the chief propagandist network for the government, and Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV, informing both that they should report the higher infection rates he had collected.
Neither did, but the information was leaked to Western media, which did report them. And while some government officials were sacked, Jiang was kept out of the spotlight and the Chinese government took the credit for ‘saving’ everyone.
Sources include:
TheEpochTimes.com
NPR.org
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--One in three medical staff at Wuhan hospital now infected with coronavirus

( Natural News ) Earlier in the month , we reported on Dr. Li Wenliang , a doctor at Wuhan City Central Hospital who was punished by communist Chinese authorities for warning his colleagues back in December about the impending doom of novel coronavirus .
Well , Dr. Li is now dead after contracting coronavirus himself , and about 30 percent of the staff at the hospital where he once worked are now infected as well .
For the “ crime ” of bravely acting as a whistleblower in the interest of public safety , the late Dr. Li was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citation by local police .
And the irony is that , now , communist Chinese law enforcement is demanding that locals report all movement in and out of Wuhan – the exact opposite of what Dr. Li was told to do – or else face a possible death sentence .
When Dr. Li died from coronavirus , he joined about 600 other Chinese nationals who developed pneumonia-like symptoms from the virus .
And his death , besides raising awareness about a very serious problem at Wuhan City Central Hospital , has ignited cries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speech protections for whistleblowers like Dr. Li , whose warning could have saved lives were it not for communist Chinese censorship .
A series of images shared to Twitter depict Dr. Li with various facemasks covering his mouth , as well as one wrapped in barbed wire to represent how his speech about novel coronavirus was silenced by communist Chinese authorities .
These artforms aim to invoke change in communist China , which frowns upon truth in favor of lies and deception .
“ [ Dr. Li ’ s ] portrait has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult time on mainland China , where nearly [ one-third ] of the country ’ s population is being held captive in their homes by China ’ s sprawling security apparatus , ” reports Zero Hedge about the movement that ’ s been ignited by Dr. Li ’ s passing .
Since it ’ s becoming clear that Wuhan coronavirus isn ’ t being effectively contained as some had hoped , it ’ s time to start thinking beyond containment entirely .
To learn more , check out the following Health Ranger Report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ranger : Communist China cares more about the perpetuation of the illusion of “ stability ” than with saving lives The names of other whistleblowers like Dr. Li who ’ ve also come forward with the truth they know about coronavirus – even when doing so ended up costing them their livelihoods – are circulating all over Twitter in the days since his passing .
Amnesty International even chimed in about how Dr. Li ’ s death serves as a “ tragic reminder ” about how Beijing has a “ preoccupation with stability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suppressed .
What Beijing is reporting in an attempt to toot its own horn is the recent opening of two new hospitals in Wuhan , the epicenter of novel coronavirus .
To the inquiring eye , these so-called hospitals actually look more like prisons , but communist China insists that they were built to handle an expected increase in the number of infected patients .
“ 29 % – that ’ s the % of the 138 # coronavirus infected patients who are actually infected medical staff in one Wuhan hospital , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Harvard University about the situation at Wuhan City Central Hospital .
Like Dr. Li , Dr. Feigl-Ding is bravely sounding the alarm about coronavirus while putting his own career and life at risk .
“ Almost 1 in 3 patients being hospital workers is just insane , ” he added , citing a new case series report that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association .
More coronavirus news is available at Pandemic.news .
You can also check out the many other episodes of The Health Ranger Report dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @

One in three medical staff at Wuhan hospital now infected with coronavirus
Earlier in the month, we reported on Dr. Li Wenliang, a doctor at Wuhan City Central Hospital who was punished by communist Chinese authorities for warning his colleagues back in December about the impending doom of novel coronavirus. Well, Dr. Li is now dead after contracting coronavirus himself, and about 30 percent of the staff at the hospital where he once worked are now infected as well.
For the "crime" of bravely acting as a whistleblower in the interest of public safety, the late Dr. Li was reprimanded by his bosses and handed a citation by local police. And the irony is that, now, communist Chinese law enforcement is demanding that locals report all movement in and out of Wuhan – the exact opposite of what Dr. Li was told to do – or else face a possible death sentence.
When Dr. Li died from coronavirus, he joined about 600 other Chinese nationals who developed pneumonia-like symptoms from the virus. And his death, besides raising awareness about a very serious problem at Wuhan City Central Hospital, has ignited cries from the local citizenry for more free speech protections for whistleblowers like Dr. Li, whose warning could have saved lives were it not for communist Chinese censorship.
A series of images shared to Twitter depict Dr. Li with various facemasks covering his mouth, as well as one wrapped in barbed wire to represent how his speech about novel coronavirus was silenced by communist Chinese authorities. These artforms aim to invoke change in communist China, which frowns upon truth in favor of lies and deception.
"[Dr. Li's] portrait has become a symbol of resistance during an extremely difficult time on mainland China, where nearly [one-third] of the country's population is being held captive in their homes by China's sprawling security apparatus," reports Zero Hedge about the movement that's been ignited by Dr. Li's passing.
Since it's becoming clear that Wuhan coronavirus isn't being effectively contained as some had hoped, it's time to start thinking beyond containment entirely. To learn more, check out the following Health Ranger Report episode with Mike Adams, the Health Ranger:
Communist China cares more about the perpetuation of the illusion of "stability" than with saving lives
The names of other whistleblowers like Dr. Li who've also come forward with the truth they know about coronavirus – even when doing so ended up costing them their livelihoods – are circulating all over Twitter in the days since his passing. Amnesty International even chimed in about how Dr. Li's death serves as a "tragic reminder" about how Beijing has a "preoccupation with stability" that results in the truth being suppressed.
What Beijing is reporting in an attempt to toot its own horn is the recent opening of two new hospitals in Wuhan, the epicenter of novel coronavirus. To the inquiring eye, these so-called hospitals actually look more like prisons, but communist China insists that they were built to handle an expected increase in the number of infected patients.
"29% – that's the % of the 138 #coronavirus infected patients who are actually infected medical staff in one Wuhan hospital," tweeted Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist at Harvard University about the situation at Wuhan City Central Hospital. Like Dr. Li, Dr. Feigl-Ding is bravely sounding the alarm about coronavirus while putting his own career and life at risk.
"Almost 1 in 3 patients being hospital workers is just insane," he added, citing a new case series report that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
More coronavirus news is available at Pandemic.news.
You can also check out the many other episodes of The Health Ranger Report dealing with novel coronavirus by visiting Brighteon.com.
Sources for this article include:
NaturalNews.com
ZeroHedge.com
NaturalNews.com
JAMAnetwork.com
Brighteon.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Let’s be clear: Roger Stone’s prosecutors, not him, should have been indicted and sent to prison for

( Natural News ) Earlier this week , Americans who have watched associates of President Donald Trump and members of his 2016 campaign mauled by the deep state that continues to this day to try to get rid of him were appalled — again — to learn that the federal prosecutors in Roger Stone ’ s case were recommending he get nearly a decade in prison .
According to reports , the four prosecutors who handled the Stone case filed papers with the federal court handling it , informing the judge they were leaving it .
One of them quit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutor who worked for special counsel Robert Mueller .
Mueller ’ s team was the one that brought the charges against Stone in the first place .
No bias there .
As noted by Breitbart News ’ John Nolte , Stone was found guilty of lying to Congress — something ranking Obama administration intelligence officials did regularly — interfering with a House investigation into the Russian collusion hoax , and “ witness tampering.
” The witness tampering allegation related to Stone ’ s ‘ intimidation ’ of talk radio host Randy Credico — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said , “ I never in any way felt that Stone himself posed a physical threat to me or my dog.
” Hardly .
Stone is 70 years old and no master at Ju Jitsu or MMA .
But the four prosecutors actually recommended that Stone be imprisoned for between seven and nine years .
As Nolte notes , it ’ s an absurd amount of time : Seven to nine years for “ obstructing ” a witch hunt , for lying to Congress , something you never see prosecuted despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tampering with a witness who says he wasn ’ t really tampered with .
An injustice if there ever was one .
And the Trump administration , as well as the president himself , wouldn ’ t stand for it .
So Attorney General William Barr intervened ; the Justice Department refiled a sentencing recommendation that was for far less time , and now the judge , Amy Berman Jackson , will have to decide .
‘ Thank the good Lord they have resigned ’ Now , despite what you may think of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s going to jail and these politically tainted prosecutors were trying to put him away for what may effectively be the remainder of his useful life is a crime in and of itself .
Recall that , for instance , none of these fools raised a finger , let alone an eyebrow , when former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper lied to Congress in front of the entire world .
Not only wasn ’ t he charged for that crime , he wasn ’ t even fired by President Obama .
Hey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan , and it actually sounds like he deserves some prison time , but there are murderers and rapists and child molesters who don ’ t serve seven to nine years .
This sentencing recommendation is not only outrageous , it ’ s a retaliatory and partisan abuse of power on behalf of four utterly corrupt and inhumane prosecutors .
Thank the Good Lord they have resigned .
There aren ’ t many federal positions that hold as much power as a federal prosecutor , so it ’ s good that these partisan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal prosecutorial abuse is nothing new .
Sidney Powell , a former federal prosecutor-turned-whistleblower , has seen it for years .
Powell , currently the lead attorney representing another mightily abused Trump official , retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn , the president ’ s first national security adviser , has long criticized the Justice Department and in particular prosecutors who worked for Mueller , including lead attorney Andrew Weissman .
In taking Flynn ’ s case , she told Politico , “ I don ’ t know how , but I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say things to know that they are lying and hiding things .
And I knew as soon as I started hearing and seeing what was going on with General Flynn that he had been set up.
” Roger Stone deserves better — and so do the American people .

Let’s be clear: Roger Stone’s prosecutors, not him, should have been indicted and sent to prison for nine years
Earlier this week, Americans who have watched associates of President Donald Trump and members of his 2016 campaign mauled by the deep state that continues to this day to try to get rid of him were appalled — again — to learn that the federal prosecutors in Roger Stone’s case were recommending he get nearly a decade in prison.
According to reports, the four prosecutors who handled the Stone case filed papers with the federal court handling it, informing the judge they were leaving it. One of them quit the Justice Department; another was a prosecutor who worked for special counsel Robert Mueller.
Mueller’s team was the one that brought the charges against Stone in the first place. No bias there.
As noted by Breitbart News’ John Nolte, Stone was found guilty of lying to Congress — something ranking Obama administration intelligence officials did regularly — interfering with a House investigation into the Russian collusion hoax, and “witness tampering.”
The witness tampering allegation related to Stone’s ‘intimidation’ of talk radio host Randy Credico — who has essentially laughed off the allegation. He said, “I never in any way felt that Stone himself posed a physical threat to me or my dog.”
Hardly. Stone is 70 years old and no master at Ju Jitsu or MMA.
But the four prosecutors actually recommended that Stone be imprisoned for between seven and nine years. As Nolte notes, it’s an absurd amount of time:
Seven to nine years for “obstructing” a witch hunt, for lying to Congress, something you never see prosecuted despite a multitude of transgressors, and for tampering with a witness who says he wasn’t really tampered with.
An injustice if there ever was one. And the Trump administration, as well as the president himself, wouldn’t stand for it. So Attorney General William Barr intervened; the Justice Department refiled a sentencing recommendation that was for far less time, and now the judge, Amy Berman Jackson, will have to decide.
‘Thank the good Lord they have resigned’
Now, despite what you may think of Stone, the fact that he’s going to jail and these politically tainted prosecutors were trying to put him away for what may effectively be the remainder of his useful life is a crime in and of itself.
Recall that, for instance, none of these fools raised a finger, let alone an eyebrow, when former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper lied to Congress in front of the entire world. Not only wasn’t he charged for that crime, he wasn’t even fired by President Obama.
Nolte noted further:
Hey, I’m no Roger Stone fan, and it actually sounds like he deserves some prison time, but there are murderers and rapists and child molesters who don’t serve seven to nine years.
This sentencing recommendation is not only outrageous, it’s a retaliatory and partisan abuse of power on behalf of four utterly corrupt and inhumane prosecutors.
Thank the Good Lord they have resigned.
There aren’t many federal positions that hold as much power as a federal prosecutor, so it’s good that these partisan hacks have moved on.
But this federal prosecutorial abuse is nothing new. Sidney Powell, a former federal prosecutor-turned-whistleblower, has seen it for years.
Powell, currently the lead attorney representing another mightily abused Trump official, retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the president’s first national security adviser, has long criticized the Justice Department and in particular prosecutors who worked for Mueller, including lead attorney Andrew Weissman.
In taking Flynn’s case, she told Politico, “I don’t know how, but I can read the way these particular government lawyers say things to know that they are lying and hiding things. And I knew as soon as I started hearing and seeing what was going on with General Flynn that he had been set up.”
Roger Stone deserves better — and so do the American people.
Sources include:
Politico.com
Breitbart.com
NewsTarget.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Berry foraging: How to identify and harvest 8 wild berries

Fantastic berries and how to identify them Edible wild berries and other types of fruit can be some of the more rewarding things to find when you ’ re out in the wilderness .
Unlike roots and certain greens , these wild foods don ’ t need any preparation or cooking , making wild berries a very accessible emergency food source .
However , you must remember that you should not eat what you can not correctly identify .
Some berries may look appetizing , but they may also be toxic to humans .
Because of this , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify which berries are edible and which aren ’ t .
Here is a short list of common edible berries and how to pick them out from the bunch .
Often found in bunches at your local supermarket , you might already be aware of what the humble blueberry looks like .
But wild blueberries are significantly tastier , making them a wonderful treat when foraging in the wilderness .
In the wild , blueberries can grow on bushes that reach as high as 20 feet tall .
These bell-shaped bushes harbor warty-like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are often found in wooded clearings exposed to full sunlight , growing alongside large rocks or trees – with a particular preference toward oak trees .
Wild strawberries , unfortunately , share their looks with another berry called “ false strawberries ” or “ mock berries.
” The faux strawberries taste bland and are normally found in vegetable beds near less forested areas , so take note before picking some up and eating them .
Real wild strawberries are tasty fruits found growing next to creeks and rivers .
These berries can also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the treeline .
Other than the taste , another notable difference is that real wild strawberries have white flowers when they are blooming while the false variant grows the fruit straight up .
When you ’ re out looking for blackberries , thorns are the main indicator for blackberry bushes .
The canes of a blackberry bush can range in color from red to even a deep shade of green .
While blackberries look quite similar to black raspberries , the former ’ s fruits are significantly larger – even growing as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often grow on farms and can reach heights of up to 20 feet tall .
They can also be found in secluded spots in the woods or even bordering pastures .
Huckleberries boast a wonderful shade of blue and grow on shrubs or bushes that prefer low-acidity soil during late summer or early fall .
One of the notable qualities that differentiate huckleberries from blueberries is the crown they possess at the end of the fruit .
While small in size , huckleberry seeds are significantly larger than blueberry seeds – so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get stuck in your teeth every once in a while .
Despite its name , Asian wineberries can be found throughout most of North America .
Often found near the edge of the woods , you can easily spot these plants due to their distinctive , fuzzy canes – free from any form of briars , which is a rarity in the berry world .
The berries themselves are ruby red and shine just like jewels .
They also grow inside fizzy cases , making them look like Christmas decorations .
Unlike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of bushes or shrubs .
There are also three common variants of mulberries , which can be found in shades of white , red or purple to black .
The mulberry tree has leaves that resemble maple leaves , but are heart-shaped with serrated edges .
The fruit itself is directly joined to the stem , so you wouldn ’ t have any problems dealing with white receptacles of any kind sticking to the berries after you ’ ve picked them .
However , mulberries can be quite difficult to remove from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of plucking .
Often called wild raspberries , these bush-borne fruits are a delicious treat to find when out in the wild .
The brambles where you can find the berries can grow to be taller than your head or short enough to reach near ground level .
You can easily identify black raspberries by looking for a white cone-shaped receptacle left on the vine once harvest time arrives .
The berries are vibrant red while they are growing , but eventually shift to a deep purple to black when they are ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when eating them before they ’ re ripe : The taste can be quite tart and could lead to stomachaches .
Juneberries are also known as serviceberries or saskatoons .
Similar to the mulberry , these crowned , purple berries grow from a tree rather than a bush .
The flavor of juneberries is a mix of tartness and sweet-savory .
While homesteaders can turn these wonderful berries into a jam , it is better to eat the berries straight up if you ’ re out in the wild as they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you learn about wild edibles , the easier it would be to identify the differences and pick out which ones are safe to eat and which ones to avoid .
Learn more about foraging in the wild at BugOut.news .

Berry foraging: How to identify and harvest 8 wild berries
Proper preparation can go a long way in increasing your chances of survival when facing an emergency situation. However, no matter how much food you stockpile and defenses you set up, you might be forced to bug out to a much safer location, even if it means taking a detour through the wilderness. In these situations, knowing how to forage can be an essential skill that could mean the difference between life and death. When wandering about in the great outdoors, you need to know how to identify which plants can be your next meal. (h/t SurvivalSullivan.com
Fantastic berries and how to identify them
Edible wild berries and other types of fruit can be some of the more rewarding things to find when you're out in the wilderness. Unlike roots and certain greens, these wild foods don't need any preparation or cooking, making wild berries a very accessible emergency food source. However, you must remember that you should not eat what you cannot correctly identify. Some berries may look appetizing, but they may also be toxic to humans. Because of this, it is vital that you have the knowledge to identify which berries are edible and which aren't. Here is a short list of common edible berries and how to pick them out from the bunch.
Blueberries
Often found in bunches at your local supermarket, you might already be aware of what the humble blueberry looks like. But wild blueberries are significantly tastier, making them a wonderful treat when foraging in the wilderness. In the wild, blueberries can grow on bushes that reach as high as 20 feet tall. These bell-shaped bushes harbor warty-like twigs with hanging flowers. These bushes are often found in wooded clearings exposed to full sunlight, growing alongside large rocks or trees – with a particular preference toward oak trees.
Wild strawberries
Wild strawberries, unfortunately, share their looks with another berry called "false strawberries" or "mock berries." The faux strawberries taste bland and are normally found in vegetable beds near less forested areas, so take note before picking some up and eating them. Real wild strawberries are tasty fruits found growing next to creeks and rivers. These berries can also be found along the forest edge close to the treeline. Other than the taste, another notable difference is that real wild strawberries have white flowers when they are blooming while the false variant grows the fruit straight up.
Blackberries
When you're out looking for blackberries, thorns are the main indicator for blackberry bushes. The canes of a blackberry bush can range in color from red to even a deep shade of green. While blackberries look quite similar to black raspberries, the former's fruits are significantly larger – even growing as big as your thumb. Blackberry bushes often grow on farms and can reach heights of up to 20 feet tall. They can also be found in secluded spots in the woods or even bordering pastures.
Huckleberries
Huckleberries boast a wonderful shade of blue and grow on shrubs or bushes that prefer low-acidity soil during late summer or early fall. One of the notable qualities that differentiate huckleberries from blueberries is the crown they possess at the end of the fruit. While small in size, huckleberry seeds are significantly larger than blueberry seeds – so it isn't uncommon for the seeds to get stuck in your teeth every once in a while.
Asian wineberries
Despite its name, Asian wineberries can be found throughout most of North America. Often found near the edge of the woods, you can easily spot these plants due to their distinctive, fuzzy canes – free from any form of briars, which is a rarity in the berry world. The berries themselves are ruby red and shine just like jewels. They also grow inside fizzy cases, making them look like Christmas decorations.
Mulberries
Unlike other berries, mulberries grow from trees instead of bushes or shrubs. There are also three common variants of mulberries, which can be found in shades of white, red or purple to black. The mulberry tree has leaves that resemble maple leaves, but are heart-shaped with serrated edges. The fruit itself is directly joined to the stem, so you wouldn't have any problems dealing with white receptacles of any kind sticking to the berries after you've picked them. However, mulberries can be quite difficult to remove from the stem so cut them off instead of plucking.
Black raspberries
Often called wild raspberries, these bush-borne fruits are a delicious treat to find when out in the wild. The brambles where you can find the berries can grow to be taller than your head or short enough to reach near ground level. You can easily identify black raspberries by looking for a white cone-shaped receptacle left on the vine once harvest time arrives. The berries are vibrant red while they are growing, but eventually shift to a deep purple to black when they are ready to eat. However, be warned when eating them before they're ripe: The taste can be quite tart and could lead to stomachaches.
Juneberries
Juneberries are also known as serviceberries or saskatoons. Similar to the mulberry, these crowned, purple berries grow from a tree rather than a bush. The flavor of juneberries is a mix of tartness and sweet-savory. While homesteaders can turn these wonderful berries into a jam, it is better to eat the berries straight up if you're out in the wild as they're incredibly juicy and plump.
The more you learn about wild edibles, the easier it would be to identify the differences and pick out which ones are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Learn more about foraging in the wild at BugOut.news.
Sources include:
SurvivalSullivan.com
GardenersPath.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Researchers discover a method that can potentially block tumor growth in animal subjects with cancer

( Natural News ) In an exciting new development , scientists from the University of Pennsylvania ’ s Perelman School of Medicine have found what they term the Achilles ’ Heel of cancerous tumors .
According to a study published in Nature Cell Biology , activating transcription factor 4 ( ATF4 ) could be the key to conquering cancer .
While millions of our body ’ s cells essentially commit suicide each day to protect us from those that have the potential to be dangerous , cancer cells choose to ignore the cell death signals sent out by our immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put a stop to them for good .
The researchers made their discovery by looking at ATF4 in human lymphoma , breast and bowel cells growing a in lab as well as mice with cancer .
They discovered that ATF4 controls a chemical pathway that works with the MYC gene , which drives cell growth and enables cancer to take over when it ’ s mutated .
By stopping it , the cancer cells produce too much protein and spur their own death .
Best of all , a treatment that takes advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far off as ATF4 inhibitors already exist .
The researchers believe that targeting ATF4 in MYC-dependent tumors could be incredibly helpful , but they ’ d also like to confirm that such an approach won ’ t lead to any undesired effects .
While MYC controls healthy cell growth in normal circumstances , it can set off a chain reaction when it ’ s mutated that allows for the proliferation of tumors .
Because scientists couldn ’ t find a way to target it specifically , past efforts have looked at stopping the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chain .
Although past research has shown that one of these steps is regulated by the PERK kinase , this study showed that blocking PERK isn ’ t a foolproof approach to stopping tumor growth as a second kinase , GCN2 , is also involved .
One of the study ’ s co-senior authors , Dr. Constantinos Koumenis , commented : “ What we ’ ve learned is that we need to go further downstream to block tumor growth in a way that cancer cells can ’ t easily escape , and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that.
” The target in question is ATF4 itself as that ’ s where the two signal pathways involved converge .
Not only does ATF4 turn on the genes needed by MYC to grow , but it also controls the rate at which the cells make proteins known as 4E-BP .
When the researchers stopped ATF4 in cells or in mice , tumors continued to raise their production of 4E-BP , which eventually resulted in the cells dying from stress .
This had the effect of stopping bowel tumors and lymphomas from growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry out further studies looking into why ATF4 works in this way in hopes of increasing their understanding of whether there might be other potential targets within the chain .
Vitamin D could play a big role in the cancer fight In other positive cancer-related news , a study published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition found that two active forms of vitamin D , calcipotriol and calcitriol , can block a mechanism that allows cancerous cells to become drug-resistant .
It works by targeting cancer cells that have too much MRP1 , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ejects the cancer drugs out of the cell .
This incredible ability to selectively destroy drug-resistant cancer cells could see cancer patients relying on far less medication .
Around 90 percent of chemotherapy failures are attributed to acquired drug resistance , and this could end up counteracting that and improving patient outcomes .
Although cancer remains a devastating illness , scientists are gaining greater insight into how it works every day , and these studies could well form the foundation of a safe and effective cancer treatment in the future .

Researchers discover a method that can potentially block tumor growth in animal subjects with cancer
In an exciting new development, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found what they term the Achilles’ Heel of cancerous tumors.
According to a study published in Nature Cell Biology, activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) could be the key to conquering cancer. While millions of our body’s cells essentially commit suicide each day to protect us from those that have the potential to be dangerous, cancer cells choose to ignore the cell death signals sent out by our immune system. This new finding could help put a stop to them for good.
The researchers made their discovery by looking at ATF4 in human lymphoma, breast and bowel cells growing a in lab as well as mice with cancer. They discovered that ATF4 controls a chemical pathway that works with the MYC gene, which drives cell growth and enables cancer to take over when it’s mutated. By stopping it, the cancer cells produce too much protein and spur their own death.
Best of all, a treatment that takes advantage of this mechanism might not be too far off as ATF4 inhibitors already exist. The researchers believe that targeting ATF4 in MYC-dependent tumors could be incredibly helpful, but they’d also like to confirm that such an approach won’t lead to any undesired effects.
While MYC controls healthy cell growth in normal circumstances, it can set off a chain reaction when it’s mutated that allows for the proliferation of tumors. Because scientists couldn’t find a way to target it specifically, past efforts have looked at stopping the process indirectly at other points in the chain. Although past research has shown that one of these steps is regulated by the PERK kinase, this study showed that blocking PERK isn’t a foolproof approach to stopping tumor growth as a second kinase, GCN2, is also involved.
One of the study’s co-senior authors, Dr. Constantinos Koumenis, commented: “What we've learned is that we need to go further downstream to block tumor growth in a way that cancer cells can't easily escape, and our study identifies the target to do just that."
The target in question is ATF4 itself as that’s where the two signal pathways involved converge. Not only does ATF4 turn on the genes needed by MYC to grow, but it also controls the rate at which the cells make proteins known as 4E-BP.
When the researchers stopped ATF4 in cells or in mice, tumors continued to raise their production of 4E-BP, which eventually resulted in the cells dying from stress. This had the effect of stopping bowel tumors and lymphomas from growing.
The researchers would also like to carry out further studies looking into why ATF4 works in this way in hopes of increasing their understanding of whether there might be other potential targets within the chain.
Vitamin D could play a big role in the cancer fight
In other positive cancer-related news, a study published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition found that two active forms of vitamin D, calcipotriol and calcitriol, can block a mechanism that allows cancerous cells to become drug-resistant.
It works by targeting cancer cells that have too much MRP1, a protein that lives within cell walls and ejects the cancer drugs out of the cell. This incredible ability to selectively destroy drug-resistant cancer cells could see cancer patients relying on far less medication.
Around 90 percent of chemotherapy failures are attributed to acquired drug resistance, and this could end up counteracting that and improving patient outcomes.
Although cancer remains a devastating illness, scientists are gaining greater insight into how it works every day, and these studies could well form the foundation of a safe and effective cancer treatment in the future.
Sources for this article include:
DailyMail.co.uk
Eurekalert.org
MedicalNewsToday.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Adults with celiac disease are deficient in micronutrients: Study

( Natural News ) Celiac disease affects around 1 in 100 people around the world , including millions of Americans .
Experts estimate that around 80 percent of patients with celiac disease remain undiagnosed .
While doctors have traditionally been on the lookout for weight loss and low body weight as signs that someone has the disease , a recent study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that very few adult celiac patients – around 25 percent – were underweight .
In fact , the average celiac patient was actually found to be overweight .
What they did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these patients were deficient in micronutrients , including Vitamins D and B12 , as well as zinc , copper , iron and folate .
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause serious health problems , and celiac patients need to be aware of their need to supplement where necessary .
( Related : Children with celiac disease need to be regularly evaluated on their vitamin A and D levels . )
When people with celiac disease eat gluten ( a protein found in wheat , rye and barley ) , their body mounts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intestine .
These attacks lead to damage on the villi , small fingerlike projections that line the small intestine , that promote nutrient absorption .
When the villi get damaged , nutrients can not be absorbed properly into the body .
Celiac disease is hereditary , meaning that it runs in families .
People with a first-degree relative with celiac disease ( parent , child , sibling ) have a 1 in 10 risk of developing celiac disease .
Celiac disease can develop at any age after people start eating foods or medicines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celiac disease can lead to additional serious health problems .
People who have celiac disease have a two times higher risk of developing coronary artery disease as well as a four times higher risk of small bowel cancer .
When celiac disease is not treated , it can lead to the development of other autoimmune disorders , including multiple sclerosis ( MS ) and Type 1 diabetes .
It can also cause anemia , osteoporosis , miscarriage and infertility , neurological conditions , and other illnesses .
( Related : Celiac disease and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wounds ? )
For the study referenced above , the researchers examined data from 309 adult patients diagnosed with celiac disease between 2000 and 2014 .
They found that zinc deficiency was incredibly common , with around 59.4 percent of patients involved in the study being zinc deficient at the time of their diagnosis .
Many patients were also found to be deficient in other vitamins and minerals .
“ It was somewhat surprising to see the frequency of micronutrient deficiencies in this group of newly diagnosed patients , given that they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained Dr. Adam Bledsoe , a gastroenterology fellow at Mayo Clinic ’ s Rochester campus .
“ Our study suggests that the presentation of celiac disease has changed from the classic weight loss , anemia and diarrhea , with increasing numbers of patients diagnosed with nonclassical symptoms , ” he added .
“ Micronutrient deficiencies remain common in adults , however , and should be assessed.
” The research team recommends that celiac patients be tested for deficiencies in Vitamins D and B12 , as well as zinc , copper , folic acid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are known to cause symptoms as diverse as brittle hair and nails , mouth ulcers , bleeding gums , poor night vision and hair loss .
Dr. Bledsoe believes that further studies are needed to better define the long-term effects of these deficiencies , what replacement strategies would work best , and what type of follow ups might be needed for these patients .
Learn more about the important role of vitamins and minerals at Nutrients.news .

Adults with celiac disease are deficient in micronutrients: Study
Celiac disease affects around 1 in 100 people around the world , including millions of Americans. Experts estimate that around 80 percent of patients with celiac disease remain undiagnosed.
While doctors have traditionally been on the lookout for weight loss and low body weight as signs that someone has the disease, a recent study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that very few adult celiac patients – around 25 percent – were underweight. In fact, the average celiac patient was actually found to be overweight.
What they did discover, however, was that many of these patients were deficient in micronutrients, including Vitamins D and B12, as well as zinc, copper, iron and folate.
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause serious health problems, and celiac patients need to be aware of their need to supplement where necessary. (Related: Children with celiac disease need to be regularly evaluated on their vitamin A and D levels.)
What is celiac disease?
The Celiac Disease Foundation explains:
When people with celiac disease eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. These attacks lead to damage on the villi, small fingerlike projections that line the small intestine, that promote nutrient absorption. When the villi get damaged, nutrients cannot be absorbed properly into the body.
Celiac disease is hereditary, meaning that it runs in families. People with a first-degree relative with celiac disease (parent, child, sibling) have a 1 in 10 risk of developing celiac disease.
Celiac disease can develop at any age after people start eating foods or medicines that contain gluten. Left untreated, celiac disease can lead to additional serious health problems.
People who have celiac disease have a two times higher risk of developing coronary artery disease as well as a four times higher risk of small bowel cancer. When celiac disease is not treated, it can lead to the development of other autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS) and Type 1 diabetes. It can also cause anemia, osteoporosis, miscarriage and infertility, neurological conditions, and other illnesses. (Related: Celiac disease and gluten intolerance - Does time heal all wounds?)
Micronutrient deficiencies common among celiacs
For the study referenced above, the researchers examined data from 309 adult patients diagnosed with celiac disease between 2000 and 2014. They found that zinc deficiency was incredibly common, with around 59.4 percent of patients involved in the study being zinc deficient at the time of their diagnosis.
Many patients were also found to be deficient in other vitamins and minerals.
“It was somewhat surprising to see the frequency of micronutrient deficiencies in this group of newly diagnosed patients, given that they were presenting fewer symptoms of malabsorption," explained Dr. Adam Bledsoe, a gastroenterology fellow at Mayo Clinic's Rochester campus.
"Our study suggests that the presentation of celiac disease has changed from the classic weight loss, anemia and diarrhea, with increasing numbers of patients diagnosed with nonclassical symptoms,” he added. “Micronutrient deficiencies remain common in adults, however, and should be assessed.”
The research team recommends that celiac patients be tested for deficiencies in Vitamins D and B12, as well as zinc, copper, folic acid and iron. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are known to cause symptoms as diverse as brittle hair and nails, mouth ulcers, bleeding gums, poor night vision and hair loss. Dr. Bledsoe believes that further studies are needed to better define the long-term effects of these deficiencies, what replacement strategies would work best, and what type of follow ups might be needed for these patients.
Learn more about the important role of vitamins and minerals at Nutrients.news.
Sources for this article include:
NutraIngredients.com
MedicalXpress.com
Healthline.com
Celiac.org


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Wet-dog smell, tobacco smoke and skunk spray: Various factors affect how long an unpleasant scent li

( Natural News ) The human nose can distinguish at least one trillion different scents .
Many of these smells will come and go fairly quickly .
However , others , such as disgusting smells , don ’ t disappear fast enough .
The brain recognizes smells with the help of special sensory cells known as olfactory receptor neurons that are located inside the nose .
Once they receive a smell in the form of a gas molecule , they send different signals to the brain .
According to Christopher Cramer , researcher and professor in the University of Minnesota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ olfactory receptors are able to “ recognize ” different gas molecules based on their shape and the configuration of atoms on their surfaces .
Because of this recognition , the brain is able to distinguish between pleasant smells and other scents that can trigger disgust thanks to certain chemical cues .
Cramer further mentioned that there ’ s a “ lock-and-key level of specificity ” to the receptors .
Some of the receptors can be very specific and only activate when certain triggers are found , while other receptors can be activated more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasons As to why certain awful smells still linger on , Cramer and many other researchers believe it depends on the smell .
Here are three examples of repulsive smells and why they tend to stick around : • Wet-dog smell : According to British chemistry teacher Andy Brunning , the smell of a wet-dog comes from microorganisms that reside in their fur .
These microbes create compounds that smell revolting to humans .
When the dog ’ s fur gets wet , the microbes get detached and they can sometimes carry with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nose when the water carrying them evaporates .
Furthermore , as the water containing these microbes evaporates , it also increases the humidity of the air around the dog .
This humid air is able to accommodate more smelly molecules , further intensifying the scent .
( Related : Humans ’ sense of smell is actually just as strong as dogs , but people dull their senses with carcinogenic artificial fragrance . )
• Tobacco smoke : When a cigarette is burned , thousands of chemicals are produced by both the tobacco leaves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When the smoke dissipates , these chemicals get left behind .
They can land on different surfaces , such as clothing , carpets and other pieces of furniture .
According to the Mayo Clinic , this “ third-hand smoke ” is also a cause for concern , as the chemicals left behind can still cause health problems .
• Skunk spray : The odor released by skunks in self-defense is well researched .
The chemicals in the spray are known as thiols .
They are similar in nature to alcohol , only they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are responsible for the incredibly stinky spray .
According to William Wood , researcher and professor emeritus of organic chemistry and chemical ecology at Humboldt State University , the compounds in a skunk ’ s spray don ’ t disappear quickly .
Instead , they release over time .
This can make anything a skunk sprays – a person , thing or animal – stink for days or even weeks after being hit .
Other factors also play a contributing role in whether pungent aromas will linger .
A person ’ s sensitivity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
For example , the smell of a wet dog may not trigger one person ’ s smell receptors , but it may make another person shy away in disgust .
The material that comes into contact with the smelly gasses can also affect how long an aroma stays .
Porous materials such as hair and textiles “ can significantly reduce the volatility of molecules that enter into those pores and find them very comfortable places to occupy , ” said Cramer .
There is a solution .
Cramer notes that many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water .
Exposure to water molecules will reduce the volatility of many aromas .
However , just because they ’ ve become less volatile doesn ’ t mean that the smell will disappear quickly .
“ Lower volatility doesn ’ t mean no smell , it means less smell and longer for that smell to go away , ” said Cramer in an email interview .
“ So , if you ’ re really sensitive to that smell , you ’ re going to be stuck with it for a long time .
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Wet-dog smell, tobacco smoke and skunk spray: Various factors affect how long an unpleasant scent lingers, explain researchers
The human nose can distinguish at least one trillion different scents . Many of these smells will come and go fairly quickly. However, others, such as disgusting smells, don't disappear fast enough
The brain recognizes smells with the help of special sensory cells known as olfactory receptor neurons that are located inside the nose. Once they receive a smell in the form of a gas molecule, they send different signals to the brain. According to Christopher Cramer, researcher and professor in the University of Minnesota's Department of Chemistry, these olfactory receptors are able to "recognize" different gas molecules based on their shape and the configuration of atoms on their surfaces. Because of this recognition, the brain is able to distinguish between pleasant smells and other scents that can trigger disgust thanks to certain chemical cues.
Cramer further mentioned that there's a "lock-and-key level of specificity" to the receptors. Some of the receptors can be very specific and only activate when certain triggers are found, while other receptors can be activated more easily.
The smells linger for different reasons
As to why certain awful smells still linger on, Cramer and many other researchers believe it depends on the smell. Here are three examples of repulsive smells and why they tend to stick around:
Wet-dog smell: According to British chemistry teacher Andy Brunning, the smell of a wet-dog comes from microorganisms that reside in their fur. These microbes create compounds that smell revolting to humans. When the dog's fur gets wet, the microbes get detached and they can sometimes carry with them volatile compounds that can reach the nose when the water carrying them evaporates. Furthermore, as the water containing these microbes evaporates, it also increases the humidity of the air around the dog. This humid air is able to accommodate more smelly molecules, further intensifying the scent. (Related: Humans' sense of smell is actually just as strong as dogs, but people dull their senses with carcinogenic artificial fragrance.)
According to British chemistry teacher Andy Brunning, the smell of a wet-dog comes from microorganisms that reside in their fur. These microbes create compounds that smell revolting to humans. When the dog's fur gets wet, the microbes get detached and they can sometimes carry with them volatile compounds that can reach the nose when the water carrying them evaporates. Furthermore, as the water containing these microbes evaporates, it also increases the humidity of the air around the dog. This humid air is able to accommodate more smelly molecules, further intensifying the scent. (Related: Humans' sense of smell is actually just as strong as dogs, but people dull their senses with carcinogenic artificial fragrance.) Tobacco smoke: When a cigarette is burned, thousands of chemicals are produced by both the tobacco leaves and the additives in the cigarette. When the smoke dissipates, these chemicals get left behind. They can land on different surfaces, such as clothing, carpets and other pieces of furniture. According to the Mayo Clinic, this "third-hand smoke" is also a cause for concern, as the chemicals left behind can still cause health problems.
When a cigarette is burned, thousands of chemicals are produced by both the tobacco leaves and the additives in the cigarette. When the smoke dissipates, these chemicals get left behind. They can land on different surfaces, such as clothing, carpets and other pieces of furniture. According to the Mayo Clinic, this "third-hand smoke" is also a cause for concern, as the chemicals left behind can still cause health problems. Skunk spray: The odor released by skunks in self-defense is well researched. The chemicals in the spray are known as thiols. They are similar in nature to alcohol, only they have an extra sulfur atom. Thiols are responsible for the incredibly stinky spray. According to William Wood, researcher and professor emeritus of organic chemistry and chemical ecology at Humboldt State University, the compounds in a skunk's spray don't disappear quickly. Instead, they release over time. This can make anything a skunk sprays – a person, thing or animal – stink for days or even weeks after being hit.
Other factors also play a contributing role in whether pungent aromas will linger. A person's sensitivity to certain smells is also unique to them. For example, the smell of a wet dog may not trigger one person's smell receptors, but it may make another person shy away in disgust.
The material that comes into contact with the smelly gasses can also affect how long an aroma stays. Porous materials such as hair and textiles "can significantly reduce the volatility of molecules that enter into those pores and find them very comfortable places to occupy," said Cramer.
There is a solution. Cramer notes that many of these smelly gasses are averse to water. Exposure to water molecules will reduce the volatility of many aromas. However, just because they've become less volatile doesn't mean that the smell will disappear quickly. "Lower volatility doesn't mean no smell, it means less smell and longer for that smell to go away," said Cramer in an email interview. "So, if you're really sensitive to that smell, you're going to be stuck with it for a long time."
Sources include:
LiveScience.com
Nature.com
CompoundChem.com
MayoClinic.org


naturalnews--2020-02-13--How can nutrients help with dermatitis?

How can nutrients help with dermatitis?

( Natural News ) A person ’ s nutritional status affects his body ’ s immune function .
Scientific evidence of this has sparked interest in the possible role dietary factors play in the pathogenesis of skin conditions like atopic dermatitis ( AD ) .
While food allergies and elimination diets have been studied in relation to atopy — a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases — the impact of vitamins , minerals and other micronutrients on the risk of AD and the severity of AD symptoms is yet to be explored .
In an article published in The Journal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the University of California , Davis and the University of Arizona conducted a systematic search to evaluate the role of oral micronutrients in the development of AD .
They reviewed 49 different studies and discussed how various micronutrients , such as vitamins C , E and D and trace minerals like zinc , selenium , copper and strontium , are linked to AD .
They also highlighted how supplementation affects the severity of AD .
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects more than 18 million adults in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type of eczema and manifests as a red , itchy rash on the arms , cheeks and/or legs .
While the exact cause of AD is still unknown , scientists have found that a complex interplay between immune system dysfunction , genetics and environmental factors contribute to its development .
Inflammation , which causes the redness and itchiness typical of AD , can be triggered by internal or external elements , such as a bacterial infection .
Studies also point to a mutation in the gene encoding for filaggrin as another contributor to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helps maintain the skin ’ s protective barrier .
Filaggrin not only helps seal in moisture , it also keeps microbes from entering the skin .
People with AD often have dry and infection-prone skin due to mutations in the filaggrin gene .
The global prevalence of AD has risen over the last three decades .
Statistics show that AD affects about 20 percent of children and three percent of adults worldwide .
Due to the effect nutrition has on immune function , scientists believe that adequate intake of the following vitamins and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AD .
( Related : Scientists suggest therapeutic bathing to treat atopic dermatitis . )
Ascorbic acid is well-known for its antioxidant properties , which allow it to reduce oxidative damage to cells .
Studies reveal that urine and serum markers of oxidative stress are higher in children with AD than in those without .
Increasing plasma vitamin C levels can help with AD management as it improves ceramide production in the epidermis .
Ceramides are the major building blocks of the skin ’ s lipid barrier , which is crucial for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties .
According to clinical trials , vitamin E supplementation improves skin itching and the healing of lesions .
Although vitamin E deficiency does not contribute to the development of AD , comparisons between the vitamin E intake of people with and without AD suggest that it has a protective effect against AD .
Another fat-soluble vitamin , vitamin D is needed for proper immune function , specifically immune reactivity and skin barrier integrity .
According to several studies , vitamin D deficiency increases not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also the severity of AD symptoms .
Vitamin D supplementation , on the other hand , reduces the severity of AD in both children and adults .
Zinc and copper are trace minerals involved in cell growth and function .
Human studies show that while hair and serum copper levels are positively correlated with AD risk , zinc levels are the opposite .
Zinc supplementation also only improves the severity of AD in adults .
Because high doses of zinc may interfere with copper absorption in the intestine , researchers recommend supplementing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ require sufficient amounts of selenium to ensure that they can fight oxidative stress , a major cause of inflammation .
Meanwhile , strontium is said to inhibit skin irritation when applied topically .
According to a cohort study , selenium deficiency in infants and their mothers increases the former ’ s risk of AD .
While strontium deficiency in infants also has a similar effect , maternal strontium deficiency decreases AD risk for infants .
The findings discussed in the review prove that certain micronutrients play a role in AD .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet your daily nutritional requirements , especially for the nutrients listed above .
Seek advice from a health care practitioner before taking any supplements to avoid unfavorable interactions with any medication you are currently taking .

How can nutrients help with dermatitis?
A person's nutritional status affects his body's immune function. Scientific evidence of this has sparked interest in the possible role dietary factors play in the pathogenesis of skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD). While food allergies and elimination diets have been studied in relation to atopy -- a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases -- the impact of vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients on the risk of AD and the severity of AD symptoms is yet to be explored.
In an article published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, researchers from the University of California, Davis and the University of Arizona conducted a systematic search to evaluate the role of oral micronutrients in the development of AD. They reviewed 49 different studies and discussed how various micronutrients, such as vitamins C, E and D and trace minerals like zinc, selenium, copper and strontium, are linked to AD. They also highlighted how supplementation affects the severity of AD.
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects more than 18 million adults in the U.S. It is the most common type of eczema and manifests as a red, itchy rash on the arms, cheeks and/or legs. While the exact cause of AD is still unknown, scientists have found that a complex interplay between immune system dysfunction, genetics and environmental factors contribute to its development.
Inflammation, which causes the redness and itchiness typical of AD, can be triggered by internal or external elements, such as a bacterial infection. Studies also point to a mutation in the gene encoding for filaggrin as another contributor to AD. Filaggrin is a protein that helps maintain the skin's protective barrier. Filaggrin not only helps seal in moisture, it also keeps microbes from entering the skin. People with AD often have dry and infection-prone skin due to mutations in the filaggrin gene.
Micronutrients and atopic dermatitis
The global prevalence of AD has risen over the last three decades. Statistics show that AD affects about 20 percent of children and three percent of adults worldwide. Due to the effect nutrition has on immune function, scientists believe that adequate intake of the following vitamins and minerals can help with the management of AD. (Related: Scientists suggest therapeutic bathing to treat atopic dermatitis.)
Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid is well-known for its antioxidant properties, which allow it to reduce oxidative damage to cells. Studies reveal that urine and serum markers of oxidative stress are higher in children with AD than in those without. Increasing plasma vitamin C levels can help with AD management as it improves ceramide production in the epidermis. Ceramides are the major building blocks of the skin's lipid barrier, which is crucial for the organ's barrier function.
Vitamin E
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. According to clinical trials, vitamin E supplementation improves skin itching and the healing of lesions. Although vitamin E deficiency does not contribute to the development of AD, comparisons between the vitamin E intake of people with and without AD suggest that it has a protective effect against AD.
Vitamin D
Another fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin D is needed for proper immune function, specifically immune reactivity and skin barrier integrity. According to several studies, vitamin D deficiency increases not just the risk of AD, but also the severity of AD symptoms. Vitamin D supplementation, on the other hand, reduces the severity of AD in both children and adults.
Zinc and copper
Zinc and copper are trace minerals involved in cell growth and function. Human studies show that while hair and serum copper levels are positively correlated with AD risk, zinc levels are the opposite. Zinc supplementation also only improves the severity of AD in adults. Because high doses of zinc may interfere with copper absorption in the intestine, researchers recommend supplementing with both copper and zinc.
Selenium and strontium
Skin cells require sufficient amounts of selenium to ensure that they can fight oxidative stress, a major cause of inflammation. Meanwhile, strontium is said to inhibit skin irritation when applied topically. According to a cohort study, selenium deficiency in infants and their mothers increases the former's risk of AD. While strontium deficiency in infants also has a similar effect, maternal strontium deficiency decreases AD risk for infants.
The findings discussed in the review prove that certain micronutrients play a role in AD. If you suffer from AD, make sure you meet your daily nutritional requirements, especially for the nutrients listed above. Seek advice from a health care practitioner before taking any supplements to avoid unfavorable interactions with any medication you are currently taking.
Sources include:
NaturalNews.com
NationalEczema.org
LiebertPub.com
Insights.Ovid.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Wow, that's tart: Research shows astringency or dryness in red wine is linked to tannins and interac

Wow, that's tart: Research shows astringency or dryness in red wine is linked to tannins and interactions with saliva

( Natural News ) Nothing says “ sophistication ” better than a glass of red wine .
In fact , people who know their wine can easily tell you which foods go well with dry wines like Cabernet Sauvignon , and which ones are perfect for fruity reds like Pinot Noir .
But what makes a wine “ dry ” ?
A recent study found that the perception of dryness is influenced by a number of factors , such as tannin structure , concentration and interactions with saliva and other wine components .
Tannins are polyphenols found in the seeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grapes used to produce red wine .
They are responsible for a wine ’ s dryness — that is , the sensation that moisture has been removed from your mouth .
When you sip dry wine , large tannin molecules interact with salivary proteins and form complexes , leaving your mouth feeling less lubricated .
This creates the characteristic mouthfeel people associate with dry red wine .
To fully understand the mechanism behind this , researchers from the University of California , Davis ( UC Davis ) looked at how a red wine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as other characteristics of the beverage .
“ The challenge for me and my colleagues was to see if we could match up the quantified chemical and physical properties in wine to the trained panelists ’ perceptions , ” wrote lead author Aude Watrelot , an enologist ( wine scientist ) at UC Davis , in her article for The Conversation .
“ We investigated how these tannins interacted and formed complexes with standard salivary proteins.
” For their study , Watrelot and her team extracted tannins from dry red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less-dry wine ( Pinot Noir ) .
The team used a two-pronged approach to measure dryness .
For the physical approach , they used equipment that could mimic the forces of friction that occur when wine and saliva interact .
For the experimental approach , they trained panelists to evaluate the intensity of dryness in the same wines and in a wine with no tannins .
The physical approach revealed that wines that with large or too many tannins have lower friction forces than those low in tannins .
Friction forces tend to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drier surfaces .
This meant that wines with high tannin content should be less dry than low-tannin wines .
However , the human panelists provided the opposite result .
They perceived the wine with a larger concentration of tannins as drier than the wine without tannins .
But when the panelists were given a Pinot Noir that had Cabernet tannins , they reported that the drink had the same dryness as the original Pinot wine .
Interestingly , when the tannins were added into a model wine made with ethanol and tartaric acid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a more intense dryness than the model wine .
According to the researchers , the panelists could have been thrown off by the distinct aromas of the two wines , which could have prevented them from noticing the added tannins .
Despite the findings , the researchers are still hopeful that their work could lead to improvements when it comes to understanding wine dryness better .
Ultimately , the team plans to create a scale that will match the level of tannins in wine with dryness perception .
( Related : Red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers potent cardioprotective benefits . )
“ My colleagues and I are planning to investigate this unexpected result in future research to improve our understanding of the dryness perception , ” Watrelot wrote .
Learn more about the science behind your favorite foods at FoodScience.news .

Wow, that’s tart: Research shows astringency or dryness in red wine is linked to tannins and interactions with saliva
Nothing says “sophistication” better than a glass of red wine. In fact, people who know their wine can easily tell you which foods go well with dry wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, and which ones are perfect for fruity reds like Pinot Noir. But what makes a wine “dry”? A recent study found that the perception of dryness is influenced by a number of factors , such as tannin structure, concentration and interactions with saliva and other wine components.
Tannins are polyphenols found in the seeds, bark, leaves and skin of grapes used to produce red wine. They are responsible for a wine's dryness -- that is, the sensation that moisture has been removed from your mouth. When you sip dry wine, large tannin molecules interact with salivary proteins and form complexes, leaving your mouth feeling less lubricated. This creates the characteristic mouthfeel people associate with dry red wine.
To fully understand the mechanism behind this, researchers from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) looked at how a red wine's tannin structure affects its dryness, as well as other characteristics of the beverage.
“The challenge for me and my colleagues was to see if we could match up the quantified chemical and physical properties in wine to the trained panelists’ perceptions,” wrote lead author Aude Watrelot, an enologist (wine scientist) at UC Davis, in her article for The Conversation. “We investigated how these tannins interacted and formed complexes with standard salivary proteins.”
A chemical approach to dry red wine
For their study, Watrelot and her team extracted tannins from dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) and a less-dry wine (Pinot Noir). The team used a two-pronged approach to measure dryness. For the physical approach, they used equipment that could mimic the forces of friction that occur when wine and saliva interact. For the experimental approach, they trained panelists to evaluate the intensity of dryness in the same wines and in a wine with no tannins. The physical approach revealed that wines that with large or too many tannins have lower friction forces than those low in tannins. Friction forces tend to decrease between lubricated surfaces and increase between drier surfaces. This meant that wines with high tannin content should be less dry than low-tannin wines.
However, the human panelists provided the opposite result. They perceived the wine with a larger concentration of tannins as drier than the wine without tannins. But when the panelists were given a Pinot Noir that had Cabernet tannins, they reported that the drink had the same dryness as the original Pinot wine. Interestingly, when the tannins were added into a model wine made with ethanol and tartaric acid, the panelists rated the drink to have a more intense dryness than the model wine.
According to the researchers, the panelists could have been thrown off by the distinct aromas of the two wines, which could have prevented them from noticing the added tannins. Despite the findings, the researchers are still hopeful that their work could lead to improvements when it comes to understanding wine dryness better. Ultimately, the team plans to create a scale that will match the level of tannins in wine with dryness perception. (Related: Red wine and onions? This unusual combination offers potent cardioprotective benefits.)
“My colleagues and I are planning to investigate this unexpected result in future research to improve our understanding of the dryness perception,” Watrelot wrote.
Learn more about the science behind your favorite foods at FoodScience.news.
Sources include:
ScienceDaily.com
WineFrog.com
DeccanChronicle.com
The Conversation.com