Ambrotose? - the Nutritional Alphabet of the "Sweet Language of Life"
The story begins with Aloe Vera. The discovery of ambrotose? really dates back to the 1980's. Dr. Bill McAnalley, research pharmacologist, was determined to identify the active component in Aloe Vera. After many years, and extensive documentation, he did, indeed, discover the element in Aloe Vera associated with the health-promoting properties historically ascribed to its use. The active ingredient was a carbohydrate with many mannose sugar molecules linked together. He found that Aloe products are not effective unless the active carbohydrate molecule has been stabilized through a special, patented process he discovered. Today, both pharmaceutical and dietary supplement versions of this standardized Aloe substance are available, and they are protected by over 100 patents in numerous countries. The dietary supplement form was named Manapol?.
Positive Feedback
The positive feedback from the extensive use of Manapol? was over-whelming. Dr. McAnalley's research had demonstrated the immune-supportive properties of Manapol?. However, the positive feedback made it clear that many of the results were not limited to immune support. For instance, there were numerous reports of improved cognitive (mental) function.** This puzzled Dr. McAnalley.
The Carbohydrate Connection
By now, Dr. McAnalley was one of the most knowledgeable scientists in the world in the mysterious, little-known field of carbohydrate research. Further research led him to take a closer look at the "carbohydrate connection." The Journal, Biotechnology (February,1990), states that "Almost without exception, whenever two or more living cells interact in a specific way, cell surface carbohydrates will be involved." In other words, all living cells have I.D. Codes on their surfaces, and these I.D. codes tell every other cell "who" they are, what they do, and whether or not they are healthy. The alphabet for that communication is made up of carbohydrates. This I.D. Code system is so basic to human life that it is the means by which a sperm recognizes an egg for the purpose of fertilization.
These carbohydrates are not the average dietary ones available at the grocery store. The 1996 edition of Harper's Biochemistry (chapter on Glycoproteins by Dr. Robert K Murray) identifies eight, little-known, essential carbohydrates necessary for the creation of cellular "words."
Dr. McAnalley, working with Dr. H. Reginald McDaniel, saw that "mannose," the carbohydrate in Manapol,? was listed as one of those eight essential carbohydrates. He hypothesized that the presence of the mannose in the Manapol? could be leading to enhanced cell-to-cell communication. He realized that this could explain the positive results that were not directly linked to immune function. He realized that the proper cellular "words" were essential for the effective manifestation of the genetic code (your body's blueprint) and could, thereby, have a crucial role in every aspect of the maintenance of optimal health.
Since the feedback from people after adding mannose (via Manapol?) to the diet had been so positive, Dr. McAnalley and Dr. McDaniel decided to put together a dietary blend of all the essential carbohydrates associated with cell-to-cell communication (including Manapol?). These nutrients are called glyconutritionals (carbohydrate nutrients). Ambrotose? is a glyconutritional complex. The discovery of linking the biochemical knowledge to the field of nutritional science was considered "new science," making it possible to apply for patents. Dr. McAnalley named the substance after the Greek word for "ambrosia," i.e. "ambrotos." He added the "e" at the end of the word because, in chemistry, a substance that is a carbohydrate ends in "ose." So, metaphorically, Ambrotose? is the carbohydrate that is the food for eternal life ! I would delete the word eternal.
**Since the creation of Ambrotose?, many researchers have confirmed these initial observations and published their results in peer-reviewed publications.
Ambrotose? - an "essential" carbohydrate formula - the nutritional "alphabet" of the "sweet language of life."
Many experts in nutrition feel that Dr. McAnalley's and Dr. McDaniel's discovery of Ambrotose? has revealed an unsuspected "nutritional deficiency. "Throughout the 20th century, many conditions thought to be infectious were later discovered to be nutritional deficiencies. These deficiencies have been caused by a wide range of changes in the way that food is currently grown and processed. Deficiencies in essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids (proteins), and fats are now well recognized. However, it was not suspected that there might be deficiencies in "essential" carbohydrates. Although a "nutritional deficiency" has not been officially determined, it is suspected that the processing of food has removed many of the carbohydrates now considered essential for cellular communication. For example, natural maple syrup contains many of these carbohydrates while the typical maple-flavored syrups do not. Further validation of the "essential" nature of these carbohydrates can be found in an article about the benefits of breastfeeding (Science & Medicine, 1997). Five of the eight carbohydrates considered essential for cell-to-cell communication have been found to be crucial ingredients in human breast milk.
Since we can no longer count on these essential carbohydrates being in our diets, supplementation is the only way to be certain that we get enough of these key nutrients.
Scientists are taking a look at this discovery
Cell-to-cell communication is essential for proper immune function. Numerous scientists and doctors are validating the benefits of adding Ambrotose? to the diet through a variety of case studies. Even Dr. Robert K. Murray, the author of the chapter in Harper's Biochemistry mentioned above, has become fascinated with the nutritional application of his discovery.
Explosion in research into the connection between carbohydrates and health
A worldwide explosion of research into glycoproteins and carbohydrate therapeutics is accelerating. In fact there are approximately 54 articles being published every day in this field.
A special edition of Acta Anatomica on "Glycosciences" was just published by Karger. The text and tables of contents of this special edition are available online
(www.karger.com/journals/aan/aancont.htm). The summary on the back page states that "monosaccharides represent an alphabet of biological information similar to amino acids and nucleic acids, but with unsurpassed coding capacity." The preface indicates that the "words" constructed from the carbohydrate alphabet mentioned above are the "sweet language of life."
In order to obtain the documents referred to in this discussion visit www.glycoscience.org for more information.
Dedicated to healing a sick planet, Mannatech's ambrotose is the best hope for a world in which so many are suffering needlessly.
top rated cleaning service Lake Forest ..The Zone Diet has been around since around 1995, when... Read More
What Ever Happened to the Basic FourThe USDA was originally... Read More
The egg, the symbol of birth, of life and, therefore,... Read More
Many people complain that organic foods are more costly than... Read More
Anyone who has spent a day fasting from food, or... Read More
The best weight training and cardio workouts will do very... Read More
What are Glyconutritionals?The Greek word "Glyco" means "Sugar". Most people... Read More
Some of the things you think you know that just... Read More
Like the Sun, Moon, and Earth, there are three kinds... Read More
Fiber is the part of the plant that is resistant... Read More
The field of nutrition is awash with charts, tables, diagrams,... Read More
Fire ElementAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there are five... Read More
Have you ever watched someone who appears thin and healthy... Read More
How well do you know about vitamin K? This vitamin... Read More
The above foods contain high antioxidant capacity. These foods were... Read More
In large part, you're in control of your health, not... Read More
The total calories that you should be consuming depend on... Read More
According to the National Institute of Health, Magnesium is needed... Read More
Cholesterol is present in our bodies by one of two... Read More
ABC News has recently focused on the possible anti-aging benefits... Read More
Is the thrill gone? Has the thrill gone out of... Read More
Last year I had a number of clients who started... Read More
Fat is a nutrient that is a contributor to the... Read More
Just as our country is currently engaged in a war... Read More
If you are like most people, you don't enjoy the... Read More
insured cleaning company Morton Grove ..How many magazines have you read where they tell you... Read More
With the release of the new dietary guidelines, in the... Read More
You can spot a juicer a mile off at the... Read More
I don't understand people sometimes. You know, there is a... Read More
The Human Body is in a constant flux with the... Read More
Summer is the time when we sweat highly and beating... Read More
Magnesium is an important mineral that serves numerous essential functions... Read More
The acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry has been around for thousands of... Read More
Did you know that the food you eat when you... Read More
BASIC MEAL & MENU PLANNINGAs a basis for meals and... Read More
Fruit calories are very healthy as compared to calories in... Read More
The research in support of dietary omega-3 fatty acids (such... Read More
What is Cholesterol?Before we go into how to reduce your... Read More
They're not only good for you, but they taste good,... Read More
"You are what you eat."Does it sound familiar? You probably... Read More
For some people it is really hard to give up... Read More
You can start today - right now, even - on... Read More
For most people, the concept of capsulized food? usually conjures... Read More
Constipation is the passing of dry, hard faeces fewer than... Read More
When it comes to food, we can't ignore the facts... Read More
Some experts consider carbohydrate craving and addiction as something more... Read More
Have you ever watched someone who appears thin and healthy... Read More
Mineral nutritionSearching for mineral nutrition information is much easier today... Read More
In parts 1-6 of this series of articles titled "Take... Read More
We've heard it not only once or twice or even... Read More
Nutrition |