Sunday, July 5, 2009

Adut Stem Cell Nutrition

By Andrea Rousseau

There has been much controversy and misunderstanding regarding the science of Stem Cell Research. Embryonic Stem Cell Research uses the inner cell mass of a 5 day old embryo, known as a blastocyst, in the research process. In this process, the embryo is destroyed, and it is this that attracts the moral objection.

Embryos are not used in Adult Stem Cell research. Adult stem cells can be harvested from bone marrow, blood stream, liver, and skin, to name a few sources. Adult stem cells will play an ever increasing and important role in the battle against disease and injury.

Stem cells offer the possibility of a renewable source of replacement cells to treat diseases, conditions, and disabilities. They are relatively inactive cells, but they can quickly respond to tissue stress and injury.

Adult stem cells are quite resilient, and have the ability to "morph" into other kinds of cells. Studies have affirmed the phenomenon know as "plasticity." In other words, adult stem cells have the ability to differentiate into other cell types such as heart cells or nerve cells.[Life Extension, Oct 2007] For this reason, your own adult stem cells are the key to your own treatment.

The key to maintaining your health and preventing disease then is to provide powerful nutrition at the cellular level. Stimulating the healthy growth of stem cells is a very important part of anti-aging programs.

Researchers have conducted studies that show there is a direct relationship between higher servings of blueberry, green tea, carnosin, catechin, and vitamin D3 and the proliferation of human bone marrow. Studies have also shown that Resveratrol has a positive effect on stem cell health.[Life Extension, Oct 2007]

Blueberries have been shown to be one of the superfoods that can give a strong foundation for cellular health. Among the superfoods, they have one of the highest antioxidant activity and anti-inflamatory properties.

Amla and Acai provide extreme nutrition at the cellular level. Acai is rich in Omega fats, and Amla has the highest, natural source of vitamin C, and protects cells from free radical damage.

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