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First in a series starting with MANNOSE with the understanding that research indicates they work synergistically when eaten together.

by J. C. Spencer

The knowledge of glycomics, the study of sugars, is growing exponentially.  The National Library of Medicine sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on their website www.PubMed.gov cites 465,656 references (as of this writing) to published papers on glycoprotein.  Scientists are adding so many new research papers each day (thousands per month) that it is nearly impossible for anyone to keep up with the progress of glycomics.  PubMed references to published papers on one of the nine sugars, mannose, is already at 21,306.

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The language, tone, and volume of glycoprotein signals hold the key to the future of medical science.  They hold the key to the ultimate diagnostic analysis.  Understanding these codes will enable us to better see the battlefield of hidden health challenges.  As we learn the language, tone, and volume of these signals can we better develop the strategies for winning the battles.  Every cell of the human body is transmitting signals in its cry for help or simply in its request for proper nutrition.

In this posting you will see that scientists are pushing the boundaries and peering into the possibilities for new diagnostic tools. Let us look at the research done here in the US on the IL-8 protein and then look at the work with the IL-8 work done in

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We have long known that certain sugars play a major role in developing healthy cells.  More healthy glycoprotein receptor sites on the surface of cells indicate the cells are healthy.  Cancer cells do not have (or have fewer) glycoprotein receptors. Glycomics research (the study of sugars) suggests that glycan profiles may contain distinct biomarkers to denote signatures of cancer.  Our earlier postings indicate that measuring the amount of sugars on the cell surface is the future in diagnostics.

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Acrylamide may be causing or contributing to neurodegenerative diseases. New poisons are adding to our diseases and compounding our health challenges.  A new word for your vocabulary is ACRYLAMIDE.  This cancer causing nerve damaging chemical is formed by certain sugars in our diet when those sugars are boiled in oil.  The most noted food products are French fries and potato chips.

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The NIH issued a News Release today on a new study that found persistent brain changes in response to cocaine dependancy.

The brain changes, I believe, may be more difficult to correct than the addiction itself. You cannot have brain changes without altering the glycoproteins. Glycoprotein receptor sites are the communication system. We have used glycomics to improve brain function and some addictions seem to be helped with certain nutrition.

This study by NIH may help solve a mystery I experienced over twenty years ago while learning with a doctor from the UK. I reported the following in my book Expand Your Mind - Improve Your Brain.

I had the privilege many years ago, to get acquainted and become friends with, the late Dr. Meg Patterson, and her husband, George. Dr. Patterson, a Scottish surgeon, was a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Many very bright children have been misdiagnosed ADD, ADHD, Autistic, bi-polar, manic depressive, or psychotic.  Yes, we know that many young children are out of control, disorderly and unable to settle down. But should they be victimized and punished for parent’s and teacher’s neglect or lack of knowledge in knowing what to do?  Should the children be drugged into compliance?

Our children are screaming for help, but parents and teachers are really not listening to what they’re saying. Instead, many parents and teachers are just hoping to quiet them with drugs or entertainment so they can get a little peace and quiet themselves. Drugs are not normally the answer, but they are taking the place of the answer. 

When as much focus is put on good nutrition as is put on drugs, a big part of the problem can be resolved.  Harmful sugars and other toxins in junk food are damaging our children and compounding the problem.