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I reckon we can forget about them, because now the researchers are saying, "Never mind". Similar to the claims about cancer not being able to survive in an atmosphere with a pH over 7.5, the super foods are only "super" in a laboratory petri dish. In the real world, their super qualities don't get past our stomach.
They have been the mainstay of the health industry for the best part of a decade, but now researchers at London's Kingston University are using an approach that allows them to delve deeper into the effectiveness of health-promoting 'super foods' and their elixir-giving ilk. While there's no doubt foods such as broccoli, blueberries and whole grains contain polyphenols - compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties - the academic experts contend that little of these health-giving properties actually make it past the gut.
Frankly, I've always been suspicious of many of the health claims that are based on laboratory studies done in a petri dish. Too often, what happens in a laboratory setting has nothing to do with what happens in the real world and the claims turn out to be bogus. And it seems to take researchers forever to realize the truth, because they're too busy wasting their time "chasing the money" behind popular research agendas that are spawned by the initial claims.
And while we're on the topic, is there any hard evidence to verify that supplements that contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties actually provide any benefits? I've always ignored such claims, but I just assumed that I did so because I was hard-headed.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
There are studies that curcumin/turmeric supplements are very difficult for your body to absorb, so why bother with them? Same goes for whole flax seeds.
I reckon this supports my use of juicing and smoothie-making as a way to release the nutrients from plant matter.
Hi, I take 200mg of CoQ10 daily which is a strong antioxidant. Since, I have started CoQ10 the muscle pain in the back and arms have greatly improved. My muscle strength and energy levels are much better. With my muscle issues a study from France still on going is looking treating ROS reactive oxygen species with antioxidants. They are investigating which antioxidants are the best against ROS and free radicals. Recently, I increased my Vitamin-D supplement from 400 I.U"s /day to 1600 a day and that has made a big difference in my MC. Now, have a BM once a day or every three days with a No. 5. Thank you Tex, for your information about Vitamin-D. Jon
Until recently, I was taking Ubiquinol (active CoQ10) every day until my endocrinologist told me to stop wasting my money on it as CoQ10 is a protein that is just destroyed by the gut before it can even be absorbed. Any other opinions on this? Just curious...
Hi Pam, The question is " How did you feel when you were taken the CoQ10? " How many miligrams were you taking? If the doctor claims it is a protein and destroyed in the stomach, is he referring that all proteins are destroyed. Ask him for the reasearch reports that can back-up his statement. Jon
If you are taking a statin, then taking CoQ10 is probably a good idea. If you're not taking a statin, then you probably don't need it, though there is some evidence that it can be beneficial for patients who have heart failure issues. I've never heard of the stomach destroying a protein, though that doesn't mean that it's not possible.
If you take a blood thinner, there have been reports that CoQ10 may make medications such as warfarin (Coumadin) or clopidigrel (Plavix) less effective at thinning the blood, but I don't know if that has been substantiated by research.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I know that Dr. Oz (cardiologist) recommends Co-Q10 for all who are taking statins and also over a certain age. I can't put my finger on the book, but I'm sure it can be googled.
