GLUCOSE...is readily available in our diets [converted
from white sugar, fructose and starchy foods] and in
most cases is oversupplied in the form of sugar cane,
rice, corn, potatoes, wheat, etc.
GALACTOSE...is readily available in our diets. It is
obtained from the conversion of lactose [milk sugar] and
is also easily obtained from dairy products UNLESS you
suffer from lactose intolerance or are like me and
simply don’t like dairy products.
FUCOSE...IS NOT readily available in our diets but is
readily found in breast milk and in several medicinal
mushrooms. It has numerous well-documented benefits for
the immune system.
MANNOSE...IS NOT readily available in our diets. It
plays a profound role in cellular interactions and has
even been known to lower blood sugar levels. It is
absolutely vital to proper immune defenses against
microbial invaders and has a natural anti-inflammatory
effect.
XYLOSE...IS NOT readily available in our diets. It is
often seen in sugarless gums and candies, in that it has
a sweet taste but does not cause tooth decay. It has
recently been added to nasal sprays and appears to
discourage the binding of allergens and pathogens to
mucous membranes. It also has known antibacterial and
fungal properties and may help
prevent certain cancers.
N-ACETYL-NEURAMIC ACID...IS NOT readily available in our
diets, but it is another sugar that abounds in breast
milk and dramatically impacts brain function and growth.
It, too, boosts immune function and has documented
antiviral actions. Interestingly, in certain disease
states, the ability to digest this sugar is impaired.
N-ACETYL-GLUCOSAMINE...IS NOT readily available in our
diets. It is particularly beneficial for cartilage
regeneration and joint inflammation. Glucosamine, a
well known natural medicine for arthritic conditions
comes from this sugar compound. It has many more
therapeutic effects. Deficiencies or malfunctions of
this sugar have been linked to diseases of the bowel.
N-ACETYL-GALACTOSAMINE...IS NOT readily available in our
diets. It is the least known of the essential sugars
although it appears to inhibit the growth of some tumors
and like the other sugars, plays an individual role in
keeping cell communiqués clear and promptly delivered.
These sugars are so important to our health, that Mother
Nature has made provisions to ensure we get them early
on in life. Breast milk contains five of the essential
sugars mentioned above. Emerging research continues to
support how important breast-feeding is to human
development--both short term and long term. The areas
most noted as positively affected by breast milk
nourishment are immune function and brain development.
FACT: One reason that breast-fed babies are protected
from infections is because breast milk is full of
glyconutrients that may actually prevent infectious
organisms from sticking to intestinal cells.
So now you can have your sweets and not feel guilty
about them!
Medical Disclaimer: I am not medically qualified to
diagnose or treat people. The intention of this website is to provide quality health and nutritional
information for it's readers, but not to replace the advice of their physicians.
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