Dr. Melchior Dikkers, a retired professor of biochemistry at Loyola University of Los Angeles, believes that mineral-starved foods threaten millions of Americans despite the country's reputation of being “The best-fed nation on earth."
Dr. Dikkers says: "Malnutrition exists in the U.S. but it is not caused by a lack of food, but a lack of nutrients in the food due to mineral-poor soil, chemical fertilizers, preservatives and refining processes used in food preparation."
When however, minerals in natural organic forms were used, health flourished. Our essential minerals should be organic. Inorganic minerals can be toxic and in insufficient quantity this is demonstrated. A leading cause of death in small children is iron intoxication, or poisoning. It comes from inorganic iron supplements. The baby gets Mama's bottle of iron pills. The baby eats too many. It kills the baby. Organic minerals are found in natural food. Organic minerals, like vitamins, are in balanced proportions in natural food. Most mineral supplements are inorganic.
Walter Mertz was a scientist whose research advanced our knowledge of the metabolic aspects of trace elements. He was a leading international authority on human nutrition and, as a member of numerous national and international committees, he contributed to nutrition recommendations. He was a fellow of the AIN and after his retirement was inducted into the USDA Agricultural Research Division’s Hall of Fame “for contributions and leadership in elucidating the importance to health of several trace elements and promoting research on dietary risk factors for chronic disease.”
The History of John Myers IV Therapy
The John Myers IV therapy was originally developed by the late Dr. John Myers in Baltimore in 1954 and served as a form of IV micronutrient therapy. Dr. Myers developed what is now known as the Myers Cocktail to help with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, fibromyalgia, fatigue, migraines, and more.
When Dr. Myers passed away in 1984, his patients sought out alternative micronutrient treatments across the nation to help them combat these chronic conditions, reaching out to his colleagues in hope of a solution. The Myers Cocktail endured (or the banana bag IV, if you prefer) through the very clients Dr. Myers crafted it to assist, carrying his mission forward onward into the 21st century.
The Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center is a source for scientifically accurate information regarding the roles of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals (plant chemicals that may affect health), and other dietary factors, including some food and beverages, in preventing disease and promoting health. All of the nutrients and dietary factors included in the Micronutrient Information Center may be obtained from the diet, and many are also available as dietary supplements.
Dr. Murray wrote the best patent I've ever read - and it IS READABLE:
Dr. Murray began his life long research in sea energy agriculture in 1936. His goal: to get the perfect chemistry (consistency, balance and proportion) of the ocean back into the depleted soils. He felt this was the key to proper nutrition, a stronger immune system and a longer, healthier life. Dr. Murray undertook a variety of experiments to unearth the secrets of the sea, often wondering why land-based animals suffered from so many forms of chronic disease while sea animals generally enjoyed vigorous health.
Over the years, Dr. Murray’s research would take him across the United States, from Massachusetts to Florida in search of answers. He pondered over what could impart this apparent immunity to sea animals. Was it a nutritional factor? Was it caused by minerals, or some more complex chemical factor? Simple reasoning reveals that minerals in soil leach out with rain and snow, flowing into oceans via streams and rivers — the land’s mineral fertility winds up washing into the seas. Minerals lost from land accumulated in the sea for millennia. This progression suggests that seawater minerals are key nutrients responsible for the heath of sea life.
“Seawater is Earth’s most ancient natural solution,” Murray said, “and, in my opinion, most ideal, physiologically. In the sea, as liquid crystalloid, all Atomic table elements are in a solution of consistent balance and proportion, available to all sea life.”
Murray noticed the elements in seawater are essentially the same as in blood, and very close to the same quantities. This seemed no coincidence, but a true clue to the role of minerals in health. Might mineral deficiency be a significant cause of degenerative disease? If humans get a full menu of minerals, will our physiological disorders decline?
Harvard University organic chemist Dr. Mathieu Lalonde created a scale for the Ancestral Health Symposium in 2012 that ranked foods according to their available nutrients. He used the essential nutrients as accepted by the USDA which included:
Vitamins: A, choline, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, C, D, E, and K
Minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, and zinc
Lalonde then used this equation based on the USDA data to find the nutrient density:
Nutrient Density = ∑ Essential Nutrients / Weight per Serving
You may be surprised by this list of 18 foods and their ranking of available nutrition. Do not get caught up in the negative numbers, this is based on RDA or the daily recommended allowance. Let's focus on which foods are the most nutrient dense so we can build a healthy food foundation.
One great point Lalonde makes in the symposium is the nutritional guidelines for the USDA are set for whole raw grains but we cannot eat them in that state. If the raw grains and legumes were recorded, they would appear at position #4 and #5. However, raw legumes and grains are inedible. Only at #18 do we find cooked grains which are the only way they can be digested. If you look at the SAD Guidelines in contrast to the above chart, why is there such an emphasis on grains and fruits?
The steps taken by the AHA should be applauded, but I am not sure that adding back an egg is enough to get us back to optimal health.
Dr.Weston A. Price (1870-1948), a Cleveland dentist, has been called the “Isaac Newton of Nutrition.” In his search for the causes of dental decay and physical degeneration that he observed in his dental practice, he turned from test tubes and microscopes to unstudied evidence among human beings. Dr. Price sought the factors responsible for fine teeth among the people who had them- the isolated “primitives.”
The world became his laboratory. As he traveled, his findings led him to the belief that dental caries and deformed dental arches resulting in crowded, crooked teeth and unattractive appearance were merely a sign of physical degeneration, resulting from what he had suspected-nutritional deficiencies.
Price traveled the world over in order to study isolated human groups, including sequestered villages in Switzerland, Gaelic communities in the Outer Hebrides, Eskimos and Indians of North America, Melanesian and Polynesian South Sea Islanders, African tribes, Australian Aborigines, New Zealand Maori and the Indians of South America. Wherever he went, Dr. Price found that beautiful straight teeth, freedom from decay, stalwart bodies, resistance to disease and fine characters were typical of native peoples on their traditional diets, rich in essential food factors.
The Epoch Times published an article with the following title.
Here is a link to the article.
I don't dispute what they state in this article, but I believe they are missing a VERY important consideration.
Here are some suggestions to overcome the nutrient deficiency problem associated with ultra-processed foods.
Each whole food (dah!)
PERFECT/OPTIMIZE GUT HEALTH
Take a multivitamin/mineral daily
Drink or otherwise take a liquid fulvic/humic solution daily
Make and take your own bone broth daily (make it with bones AND organ meat)
Here is the AI response to the question, "Does nutrient deficiency cause hunger?"
Yes, nutrient deficiencies can cause hunger and cravings (aka a type of addiction), but this depends on the specific nutrient and the severity of the deficiency.
Explanation
Hidden hunger
When someone doesn't absorb enough micronutrients like iron, iodine, or vitamin A, they may experience hunger even if they eat a lot of calories. This can happen when someone eats a diet that's high in calories but low in nutrients.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
People with vitamin B12 deficiency may experience digestive problems like nausea and vomiting, which can lead to a decreased appetite.
Vitamin D deficiency
Low levels of vitamin D are linked to being overweight and obese. Vitamin D helps to control leptin, a hormone that reduces hunger and fat storage.
Magnesium deficiency
Early signs of magnesium deficiency include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness.
When you have a deficiency and become hungry, could this be misinterpreted as addiction? Can you see how a craving could be mistaken as an addition.
Here is what Rush University Medical Center says about signs of nutrient deficiency.
1. Severe hair loss
While everyone loses about 100 strands of hair a day, suddenly finding clumps of hair on your pillow or in your shower drain merits a mention to your doctor. It could be a sign of bigger issues, such as low iron levels, which affects your energy, or thyroid disease, which could lead to sudden unexplained weight gain or weight loss.
"Always get that checked out," Graham says. "We will do a blood test to check your iron levels."
If your iron levels are low, you might also always feel cold, have headaches and feel dizzy often. If you have a thyroid disorder, it can make your muscles weak, your joints ache and your skin dry and pale.
Reversing iron deficiency
The good news is you can eliminate an iron deficiency with supplements. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 8 mg for men over 18 years old and 18 mg for women.
"It might take three to four months to remedy, but it is doable," Graham says. Be sure to also include iron-rich foods in your diet, such as spinach and beans.
2. Burning sensation in the feet or tongue
"If you're experiencing this, it should definitely sound an alarm," Graham says. Talk to your doctor, who will likely order a blood test to check your B12 levels. You almost might have issues with balance, constipation and dry skin.
B12 plays an essential role in your health by producing hemoglobin, part of your red blood cells that helps the cells in your body receive life-giving oxygen. The vitamin is needed for a variety of systems, like your digestive tract, to work properly.
In addition, B12 deficiency can create mild cognitive impairment, so if you're experiencing any changes in memory, thinking or behavior, see your doctor. Over time, B12 deficiency can permanently damage your nervous system, traveling up the spine and into the brain.
Vegans take special note: Plant-based diets eliminate most foods (meat and dairy products) rich in B12, increasing the risk of deficiency. But you can get your daily dose from almond milk, nutritional yeast, and fortified soy and coconut milk.
"It can take a long time to become deficient in B12 — as long as three years to deplete the liver of this important vitamin," she says. "But over time, not having enough B12 can seriously damage vital functions and it must be addressed."
Raising your B12 level
Taking B12 supplements will bring back and maintain proper B12 levels. "The body does not create B12 on its own," Graham explains.
Healthy adults should take in 2.4 mg of B12 daily. For some, especially those with autoimmune diseases like pernicious anemia, B12 must be taken in shot form to help carry B12 directly to stomach cells.
Calcium regulates your heartbeat. So a deficiency could cause an arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, and even lead to chest pains.
3. Wounds are slow to heal
If you are diligent about brushing and flossing daily and your gums are still red, swollen and bleed, you might need to boost your vitamin C intake. Another sign might be that you bruise easily.
"Vitamin C is like a cement. It pulls the cells together and makes wounds heal," Graham says.
In fact, vitamin C has many powers, including serving as an anti-inflammatory and as an antioxidant to limit damage to cells.
Boosting vitamin C
First and foremost: If you smoke, take steps to quit. Among its many negative effects on your health, smoking limits your body's ability to absorb vitamin C.
Also, eat more fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, including kiwi, red bell peppers and, of course, oranges. Healthy adults should get 60 mg of vitamin C each day.
4. Bone pain
If you are feeling pains in your bones, you might be deficient in vitamin D.
"If you’re an adult and it feels like you’re having growing pains — like you had as a kid — tell your doctor," Graham says.
Treating vitamin D deficiency
For adults, the RDA of vitamin D is 600 IU (800 IU for adults age 71 and older). Foods rich in vitamin D include salmon, herring, sardines, canned tuna, oysters, shrimp and mushrooms. Or, choose cow's milk, soy milk, orange juice, oatmeal and cereals that are fortified with vitamin D.
You can also get your daily dose by going out into the sunshine for 10 minutes without sunscreen (if you're going to be outdoors longer than that, make sure to put that sunscreen on to protect against potentially damaging UV rays).
For severe deficiencies, your doctor might prescribe a vitamin D supplement.
Unlike other vitamins and minerals, vitamin D levels are regularly tested in routine blood tests at your annual physical, so it's easy to identify deficiencies.
5. Irregular heartbeat
"Calcium regulates your heartbeat," Graham says. "So a deficiency could cause an arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, and even lead to chest pains."
Other signs you might not be getting enough calcium:
Twitches around your face and mouth. Calcium works with muscles to help them contract properly.
Muscle cramps. Without enough calcium, the muscles do not fully relax.
Fractures. Calcium is needed for strong bones. Without it, bone loss, or osteoporosis, can lead to more fractures.
How to get more calcium
Adults should receive 1,000 mg of calcium each day from food sources and supplements.
Calcium-rich foods include as salmon and sardines (both of which are also excellent sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids), broccoli and bok choi.
And, of course, dairy products — including skim milk, and nonfat or low-fat yogurt. Try swapping one daily sugary beverage (soda, juice, coffee concoctions, etc.) for an 8 oz. glass of milk. And keep a few yogurts in the fridge at home or work for midday snacks. You can also use the milk and yogurt to make homemade smoothies, with fresh or frozen berries.
6. Your night vision deteriorates
If you don't take in enough vitamin A, your night vision and the sharpness of your sight could deteriorate over time.
"A lack of vitamin A causes the cornea to become dry and that makes the eyes cloudy and can lead to vision loss," Graham says. "It can also damage your retina."
If you notice changes in your vision, schedule a visit with your ophthalmologist, who will examine the back of your eye.
Achieving an "A"
In addition to annual check-ups with your primary care doctor, see your eye doctor annually — and don't hesitate to go sooner if you start experiencing blurriness or trouble with your night vision.
Graham also recommends a diet rich in vitamin A, including milk, eggs, mangos, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes and apricots. "You can also take supplements if your diet is not meeting your needs," she says. Aim for 900 mcg of vitamin A each day if you're a man, 700 mcg if you're a woman.
Simple blood tests can reveal your levels of vitamins and minerals. However, the routine blood work at your annual physical doesn't typically include most of these tests.
"Communicating your concerns with your primary care doctor is essential," Graham says. "That way, we can check out your issue and reverse the problems early on. Often the treatment for these deficiencies is fairly simple, so the key is identifying them."
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Do blood labs tell you if you are healthy? The answer should be "yes." But do they really? The actual answer is a decided no. Labs are predictive, but only when interpreted based on health and disease endpoints. The standard-of-care system uses "reference ranges" for individual lab values to determine if you are healthy or sick. You know better. You know people who are healthier and less healthy than you. Yet, the reference ranges for labs are so broad that people you know are usually all classified as healthy as you, for example. The reason behind this is complicated, but it is steeped in politics rather than science. Let's examine what testing.com says about lab reference ranges.
Let's see what testing.com says about the lab reference ranges used to evaluate your health.
1. A normal result in one lab may be abnormal in another. Does this sound scientific or medically sound?
2. A normal result does not promise health. If reference ranges are medically validated, how could this be?
3. An abnormal result does not mean you are sick. If it's abnormal and doesn't mean you are sick, what does it really mean?
Do these facts about reference ranges instill confidence?
Fortunately, there is a better way to set reference ranges that are telling and predictive about your health. The method is scientific, precise, accurate, and employs common sense. Ask yourself an important question about your health. That being said, what is your #1 health goal? I hope your answer is to live a long and healthy life. Of course, the two go together. Using this simple concept, my team and I developed evidence-based reference ranges for biomarkers based on how longevity changes as the marker value changes. Put more medically and scientifically; we researched hazard ratios for dying younger than expected across the spectrum of values for a given biomarker. Three important findings came from this analysis.
1. Mortality risk changes across a given biomarker's entire range of values. That is, your health is a continuum and not an either/or as represented by standard of care biomarker reference ranges.
2. The "optimal" or "no early mortality risk" ranges differ greatly from the standard of care reference ranges.
3, Reference ranges determined based on early mortality risk sometimes do not even coincide or overlap with those of the standard of care. Therefore, if your doctor treats you with a drug to get you into their reference range for a biomarker, they are actually increasing your risk of dying young. Total cholesterol is an example.
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