Protect Yourself From MSG With Red Clover Herb
Posted by NatureDoc | Posted in Foods That Heal, Herbs That Heal | Posted on 22-09-2008
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The June 5, 2008 edition of Phytomedicine reports a study based on an idea generated by the knowledge that estrogen has been demonstrated to affect neuronal development, differentiation and survival. Genistein, diadzein and other isoflavones have been shown to mimic the pharmacological actions of the steroid estrogen, due to their similarity of structure. So, researchers hypothesized that the natural mixture of phytoestrogenic isoflavones found in the herb red clover could protect the brain from glutamate toxicity. They used a human cortical cell line to test the efficacy of the red clover. Neuronal viability was ascertained and neuronal membrane damage was quantitatively measured.The results gathered suggested that exposure of the cell cultures to glutamate resulted in concentration-dependent decreases in neuron viability. Concentrations of glutamate ranging from 0.01 to 5 mm were toxic to the cultures. However, when the cells were pretreated with 0.5, 1 and 2 mug/ml of the isoflavone enriched fraction from red clover, there was a significantly increased cell survival and significantly decreased release of cellular lactate dehydrogenase, an indicator of cell damage. This indicates that the neurons treated with red clover isoflavones were protected from the cell death induced by glutamate exposure. In addition, the pretreatment with the isoflavone enriched fraction prevented the morphological disruption caused by glutamate as shown in microscopic inspection.
About MSG
MSG is a food additive found in nearly all commercially prepared food. It boosts the taste of food, but not in the way you might imagine. MSG tricks your brain into thinking the food that you are eating tastes really good. But be warned, MSG is what is known as an excitotoxin to the brain. When you eat food containing MSG, it arouses the brain into the large-scale production of dopamine, creating a drug rush that gives you a short sensation of well being or euphoria. And because MSG is extremely addictive, you keep coming back for more and end up overindulging. In the process, we end up destroying our brain cells.
Food processors love MSG because it makes inexpensive ingredients taste good. Moreover, because it comes from an amino acid, it can be added to foods with labels that say ‘natural’ or ‘organic’. It’s extremely difficult to find any canned or packaged soup, dried soup mixes, prepared meals, fast food, junk food, or Chinese food that does not contain MSG. It’s in prepared gravy, salad dressing, seasoning blends and mixes, canned beans, bullion cubes, broths, chili and stews. Stores that cater to the health conscious carry many of these MSG containing items.
Because consumers have found about the dangers of MSG food processors have gone to extremes to be sure that consumers do not know it is being placed in their products. Amazingly this has been permitted by the FDA. You will rarely see MSG listed on the label, because it is cloaked. Some of the names used to cloak the MSG are as follows:
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein , autolyzed vegetable protein, textured vegetable protein, hydrolyzed yeast extract, autolyzed yeast extract, plant protein extract, sodium casein ate, calcium caseinate, yeast extract, textured whey protein, natural flavor.Most refined foods targeted for children also contain high levels of MSG; canned or packaged spaghetti, alphabet soup and chicken noodle soup, microwavable cups, packaged dinners etc. “A meal of this food can raise the blood level of excitotoxins to a value proven in primates to destroy brain cells. A child’s brain is four times more sensitive to damage by excitotoxins than is the brain of an adult.”
Red Clover
Red clover is an herb that grows in meadows throughout Europe and Asia, and is now naturalized in North America. The red flowers offer the therapeutic potential of this herb.
Red clover contains calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C.
Discover 3 Natural Remedies That Will Stop Virtually Any Pain The isoflavonoids in red clover fights infection, suppress appetite, and purify the blood. They have expectorant, antispasmodic, and relaxing effects, and are good for bacterial infection and inflamed lungs. They are also beneficial for inflammatory bowel disorders, kidney problems, liver disease, skin disorders, and a weakened immune system.Red clover has traditionally been a herbal treatment for cancer because of its ability to stimulate the immune system. Recent research has discovered evidence that it prevents the growth of cancer cells and is extremely effective in treatment for prostate and liver health. Red clover is oftentimes suggested by natural healers as a treatment and preventative for breast cancer due to its ability to fit into estrogen receptors in the breast.
There are even studies that suggest that the red clover isoflavones may slow bone loss and even increase bone mineral density in pre and perimenopausal women. It may guard against heart disease in several ways, and has been associated with an increase in HDL cholesterol in pre and postmenopausal women. One study found that menopausal women who took red clover supplements had more flexible and stronger arteries. Red clover may also have blood thinning properties which help prevent blood clots. It also appears to improve blood flow.
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Supplementing with Red Clover
No serious side effects from red clover have been reported in humans. Infertility has been noted in grazing animals that consume large quantities.
Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE . It may very well save your life.
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