Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 In a message dated 17/1/02 20:42:23 GMT Standard Time, ron writes: what if l-lysine is one of the supplements that I am already taking - would that be enough to counteract the problem? Marianne > " Another reason for not using the flax seeds is that all nuts and > seeds, while they are fairly rich in proteins, contain proteins that are > not in good balance. These seed proteins are usually high in l-arginine > (one of the amino acids) and low in l-lysine (another amino acid). That > is not acceptable, this ratio should be reversed, since l-lysine > stimulates the immune system while the high l-arginine depresses the > immune system. " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 Hi Greg, I'm pretty sure it is the Gerson Institute that says : " Flax seeds (like all seeds) contain an enzyme inhibitor which also inhibits human digestive enzymes. Therefore seeds & legumes interfere with good digestion. " also: " Another reason for not using the flax seeds is that all nuts and seeds, while they are fairly rich in proteins, contain proteins that are not in good balance. These seed proteins are usually high in l-arginine (one of the amino acids) and low in l-lysine (another amino acid). That is not acceptable, this ratio should be reversed, since l-lysine stimulates the immune system while the high l-arginine depresses the immune system. " I wonder how important these considerations are? Ron _____________ Get the FREE email that has everyone talking at http://www.mail2world.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 I hope somebody can answer that. I'd like to know too. Ron _____________ Get the FREE email that has everyone talking at http://www.mail2world.com <> > > marianne2406 > 1/17/2002 3:49:36 PM > Gettingwell > Re: flaxseed vs. oil > > > > > > In a message dated 17/1/02 20:42:23 GMT Standard Time, ron > > writes: > > > > what if l-lysine is one of the supplements that I am already taking - would > > that be enough to counteract the problem? > > Marianne > > > " Another reason for not using the flax seeds is that all nuts and > > > seeds, while they are fairly rich in proteins, contain proteins that are > > > not in good balance. These seed proteins are usually high in l-arginine > > > (one of the amino acids) and low in l-lysine (another amino acid). That > > > is not acceptable, this ratio should be reversed, since l-lysine > > > stimulates the immune system while the high l-arginine depresses the > > > immune system. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 - " the desert_rat " <ron Friday, January 18, 2002 2:47 AM flaxseed vs. oil > Hi Greg, > I'm pretty sure it is the Gerson Institute that says : > > " Flax seeds (like all seeds) contain an enzyme inhibitor which also > inhibits human digestive enzymes. Therefore seeds & legumes interfere > with good digestion. " > > also: > " Another reason for not using the flax seeds is that all nuts and > seeds, while they are fairly rich in proteins, contain proteins that are > not in good balance. These seed proteins are usually high in l-arginine > (one of the amino acids) and low in l-lysine (another amino acid). That > is not acceptable, this ratio should be reversed, since l-lysine > stimulates the immune system while the high l-arginine depresses the > immune system. " > > I wonder how important these considerations are? Hi Ron, Not much and Arginine makes NO which is VERY important for good vascular health. The total amount of these amino acids is very small. Most of the seed is oil, then fiber, then protein, then carbs. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl?flax 34 % fat 28 % fibre 20 % protein 6 % carbs ======================== Good Health & Long Life, Greg Watson, http://optimalhealth.cia.com.au gowatson USDA database (food breakdown) http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/ PubMed (research papers) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi DWIDP (nutrient analysis) http://www.walford.com/dwdemo/dw2b63demo.exe Patch file for above http://www.walford.com/download/dwidp67u.exe KIM (omega analysis) http://ods.od.nih.gov/eicosanoids/KIM_Install.exe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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