Glyconutrients and Polysacchrides, One in the Same?
Have you heard the hype about glyconutrients? Is it hype or is there a benefit?
First, let's take a look at the history of the word, "glyco nutrients" - where did it come from? I ran in to this term this past summer, at a seminar put on by a chiropractor. An apparent scientific presentation on the necessiry of glyconutrients for our body to heal was offered. Afterwards, I almost spent $500 on a supply for my husband, who has cancer...because of course you want the very best healing foods when a loved one is sick, right?
Well, next day I did some more investigating, as that is what I do. (The order was stopped, btw, as I realize it was made in haste, aka panic that surely we need these nutrients!)
I had a conversation with an researcher/expert the following day about glyco-nutrients. I am not a world renowned scientist, as he, but as I understand it "glyconutrients" is a term that was manifested by a specific MLM company as a way to market their products as unique. The scientific term is actually polysacchrides, and there is much science and studies dating many years prior to this particular MLM coming up with their own term. One must also be careful of making claims, as the company is battling lawsuits because of such claims.
I found a good discussion on Mark's Daily Apple on the subject.
Other whole food supplements do exist that provide polysacchrides for the body to utilize, at different price points, so do shop around. We can get these nutrients from whole, raw foods - but anytime someone has their health compromised, or are in prevention mode, whole food supplements are a smart choice. Our food supply is not what it once was, and it is well accepted in holistic circles, that we cannot get all the nutrients we need in our daily raw food intake. One would have to consume upward of 5,000 caolories a day to do so.
If you are seeking the benefits of "glyco-nutrients" aka polysacchrides, look for a full spectrum super food in order to obtain the greatest variety possible. I would venture to say that this is where more on the ingredient label, is preferred over less - as long as the ingredienits are whole food derivatives.
First, let's take a look at the history of the word, "glyco nutrients" - where did it come from? I ran in to this term this past summer, at a seminar put on by a chiropractor. An apparent scientific presentation on the necessiry of glyconutrients for our body to heal was offered. Afterwards, I almost spent $500 on a supply for my husband, who has cancer...because of course you want the very best healing foods when a loved one is sick, right?
Well, next day I did some more investigating, as that is what I do. (The order was stopped, btw, as I realize it was made in haste, aka panic that surely we need these nutrients!)
I had a conversation with an researcher/expert the following day about glyco-nutrients. I am not a world renowned scientist, as he, but as I understand it "glyconutrients" is a term that was manifested by a specific MLM company as a way to market their products as unique. The scientific term is actually polysacchrides, and there is much science and studies dating many years prior to this particular MLM coming up with their own term. One must also be careful of making claims, as the company is battling lawsuits because of such claims.
I found a good discussion on Mark's Daily Apple on the subject.
Other whole food supplements do exist that provide polysacchrides for the body to utilize, at different price points, so do shop around. We can get these nutrients from whole, raw foods - but anytime someone has their health compromised, or are in prevention mode, whole food supplements are a smart choice. Our food supply is not what it once was, and it is well accepted in holistic circles, that we cannot get all the nutrients we need in our daily raw food intake. One would have to consume upward of 5,000 caolories a day to do so.
If you are seeking the benefits of "glyco-nutrients" aka polysacchrides, look for a full spectrum super food in order to obtain the greatest variety possible. I would venture to say that this is where more on the ingredient label, is preferred over less - as long as the ingredienits are whole food derivatives.