FOOD, VITAMINS, AND BODY CHEMISTRY
In his informative book, “Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis” (L.D. Wilson consultants, Inc., 1990), Dr. Lawrence Wilson points out the effects some foods, minerals, and vitamins have on body chemistry as follows. Since the skill of body chemistry balancing is quite complex and highly technical, it is best to work with a nutritionist or health practitioner who is knowledgeable in this field.
Since the skill of body chemistry balancing is quite complex and highly technical, it is best to work with a nutritionist or health practitioner who is knowledgeable in this field.
Since the skill of body chemistry balancing is quite complex and highly technical, it is best to work with a nutritionist or health practitioner who is knowledgeable in this field.
High-fat diet - Slows oxidation
High-purine intake: organ meats,sardines,Anchovies, herring, mackerel, salon, tuna
& wild game -Slows oxidation
High intake of raw cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, & Brussels sprouts - Contributes
to slow oxidation due to an anti-thyroid effect
Low-protein diet -Can slow the oxidation rate in the slow oxidizer
Vegetarian diet - Temporarily can increase the oxidation rate due to lower fat content. Eventually slows the oxidation rate due to a higher copper content & often a low zinc & B vitamin content
Intake of refined sugars -Increases the oxidation Increases the oxidation rate temporarily, but later contributes to burnout. Also, lowers
zinc & copper, & can worsen the sodium/potassium ratio, as well as
the calcium/magnesium ratio
High-salt intake - Contributes to fast oxidation
High-grain intake -Phytates (phosphorus compounds found in grains) can bind calcium magnesium, & zinc; contributes- to faster oxidation
High-protein diet - Can lower calcium, & magnesium levels; promotes fast oxidation
Ingestion of too much tuna or swordfish - May raise mercury levels
Alcohol consumption - Lowers zinc, magnesium, & iodine
Margarine, artificial whipped creams & commercial peanut butter - Sources of nickel & perhaps cadmium used in processing
B complex vitamins, especially high doses of B1, B3, B5 (pantothenic acid), & B6 - Increases oxidation
Bentonite & other clay products - May raise aluminum
Vitamin A - Lowers sodium
Vitamin C - Raises sodium & iron, lowers copper & toxic metals
Vitamin D - Raises calcium, favors slow oxidation
Vitamin E - Raises sodium
FOODS AND VITAMINS and effects