Whey Happy

[Guest guest]

Sometime this year will mark my 8th year having studied human nutrition

science & it's enormous potential

to help make us feel better and ward off disease. One of the many things

I've consistently advocated has

been whey protein for numerous & compelling reasons.

That said, I am happy to offer this link to a great article.

Blessings,

David

Numerous studies on whey

proteins demonstrate their potential for improving immunity, boosting glutathione

and protecting against cancer. Sales of whey proteins are increasing worldwide

and there has been a severe shortage of whey as producers attempt to meet

the high consumer demand.

Researchers are finding possible medical uses for whey that are quite

unexpected and different from whey's traditional role as an immune booster

and anticancer functional food. As with all cutting edge science, the new

research is preliminary but exciting nonetheless. For example, whey may

be able to reduce stress and depression by lowering cortisol and increasing

brain serotonin, improve liver function (in those suffering from certain

forms of hepatitis) and reduce blood pressure. We cover these and other

findings in this article.

One major area of research and profit for drug companies over the past

decade has been examining the role of brain serotonin level and mood. Some

of the most profitable drugs on the market increase serotonin levels. For

example, Prozac is a well-known drug whose major effect is believed to

be via its effects on serotonin levels in the brain. Prozac, as well as

other anti-depressant drugs such as Paxil, Celexa and Zoloft, increase

levels of serotonin. These drugs are called selective serotonin reuptake

inhibitors, or SSRIs. None of these drugs, however, produce serotonin directly.

Supplements such as the amino acid L-tryptophan, 5HTP and others work to

increase serotonin by converting directly to serotonin in the brain.

Increased brain serotonin levels enable people to better cope with stress,

whereas a decline in serotonin activity is associated with depression and

anxiety. Elevated levels of serotonin in the body often result in the relief

of depression, as well as a substantial reduction in pain sensitivity,

anxiety and stress. It has also been theorized that a diet-induced increase

in tryptophan may increase brain serotonin levels.

[cont. @ http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/jan2002_report_whey_01.html]

[Guest guest]

Thanks David, do you know any other ways to reduce cortisol?

Glo

- David Bozzi

Kundalini-Gateway ;

Friday, January 04, 2002 9:29 PM

Whey Happy

Sometime this year will mark my 8th year having studied human

nutrition science & it's enormous potential to help make us feel

better and ward off disease. One of the many things I've consistently

advocated has been whey protein for numerous & compelling reasons.

That said, I am happy to offer this link to a great article.

Blessings, David

[Guest guest]

, "Gloria Lee" <glee@c...> wrote:

> Thanks David, do you know any other ways to reduce cortisol?

 

Hi Glo, yes. Phosphatydil serine (which I happen to take on a daily

basis). This is a fat soluble nutrient derived from soy that has an

affinity for the brain, which is mostly fat also. It can literally

slow down brain aging by preventing it from going rancid (as fats

tend

to do). The nutrient also boosts memory & brain function.

(well-documented). You can't get enough of it directly from soy, tho.

(so don't try eating 10 lbs of soy/day).

 

Another thing (you may not want to hear) that drops cortisol is

exercise. Tho exercise initially & directly causes cortisol levels

to rise, the body kicks in with it's own natural resources to drop

it.

(with an overall lowering effect.).

 

Exercise is a powerful stress-killer.

 

Also, since cortisol is a hormone, it'd be wise to look into one's

overall hormanal status. Melatonin, for instance, is the master

timer/moderator of the hormone cascade.

 

Take Care,

David