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Boron: Benefits 🙌

October 12, 2020September 28, 2024 by drjurisharma, posted in Food, life, nature

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Boron is an underappreciated mineral which we have hardly known in the past. It is a trace mineral which is usually absorbed by our body from different dietary sources. As the soil is depleted from many trace minerals, including boron, we have started to realize it’s relevance. Its role is quite significant in our body as it takes part in many vital functions besides its essential health benefits.

The essential health benefits of boron:
1.Boron is necessary for the uptake of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in the body, thereby improves the bone strength and health. It boosts the activity of the bone-building cells called the osteoblasts.
2.Boron is essential to increase the status of vitamin D3 in the body. Vitamin D3 is a steroid which is synthesized from cholesterol when exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D3 is necessary for bone mass and prevention of heart disease and depression.
3.Since it has a robust anti-inflammatory effect; it helps to lower the risk of cancer development. Research has shown that dietary boron intake is inversely correlated to the incidence of lung cancers, breast and cervical cancers and Prostate cancers too. Because of this anti-inflammatory property, boron supplementation, when recommended in the case of osteoarthritis, have shown drastic improvement.

4.It’s daily intake can improve the overall brain functions associated with attention, perception, memory, encoding and eye-hand coordination.
5.Boron helps to boost the sex hormones in the body. In the case of women, it helps to maintain the optimal level of estrogen in the body. In the case of men, it can help to increase the free testosterone level by lowering the level of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG).
6.It facilitate and improve the metabolism of iron in the body, thereby preventing and improving Anaemia.
7.It helps to increase energy production and supports the immune system.

The daily requirement of boron is about 1 mg which can be consumed from dietary sources of fruits and vegetables. Boron supplementation is required when clinically recommended, usually in case of elderly or in inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis.

Sources are Fruits, tubers, legumes, Avocados, seeds, nuts, mushrooms, raisins, Shellfish.

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Silent Saturday 🙌

October 10, 2020April 12, 2025 by drjurisharma, posted in life, nature, photography

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Amazing benefits of Inositol 🙌

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by drjurisharma, posted in Food, life, nature

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Inositol is a pseudovitamin, more commonly referred to as vitamin B8. Unlike other vitamins, Inositol is not considered essential as the body can make it. The kidneys and other body parts can produce it. Inositol is mostly found in the brain. It is vital for the body because it is involved in several crucial processes of the body namely –

1. Insulin regulation and helps to maintain blood sugar. It can improve the insulin sensitivity of the insulin receptors and reduces insulin resistance.
2. Fat metabolism which prevents the fat from accumulation.
3. Neurotransmitter synthesis like Seratonin which is greatly affected by Inositol. Therefore, it affects our mood and behaviour.
4. Calcium signalling.
5. Epigenetic regulation.
6. Cytosketetal formation.

Because it plays an essential role in these processes, it helps to benefits and improve many chronic conditions like :

1.Depression

2.Anxiety

3.Panic attacks, Eating disorders, Mood disorders.

4.Polycystic ovarian syndrome

5.Infertility, regulate the Menstrual cycle.

6. Inflammation

7.Acne

8.Since it helps in insulin regulation and aids in metabolism, it helps improve diseases like Diabetes type 2, autoimmune diseases and cancers.

Food sources of Inositol are Citrus fruits, cantaloupe, grains, legumes, nuts.

Supplement: Myo inositol. Supplements and doses are recommended under Physician supervision.

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Food and mood 😇

October 4, 2020October 14, 2020 by drjurisharma, posted in life, nature

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There is an old Spanish proverb “The belly rules the mind” which is indeed true. Food, not only has a significant impact on the physical body and overall health but also on our day to day thinking, decision making, and the entire mental health as well. This saying has been prevalent among various faiths and belief systems from the ancient time. Science has proved in recent times in various researched-based studies.

According to the widely practised Yogic and Ayurvedic literature, everything that is matter arises from a fundamental source called Prakriti (meaning Mother Nature). So, the three primary Gunas (qualities) arises from Mother Nature. The three primary Gunas which are present in all objects and beings surrounding us are – Tamas, Rajas and Sattva. We, human unlike other beings or objects can choose the level of the three qualities in our individual lives and minds depending upon our choices of food, lifestyle and the kind of thoughts we like to cultivate. Our wellbeing and health mainly depend on these preferences. The three states are relative, and keep changing during our day to day life depending on our food choices and lifestyle preferences. Therefore, the three states are:

Satva: It is a state of beingness, in balance, in harmony and a favourable condition. For these qualities to nurture, we need to adapt to the food, that comes directly from Mother Nature. The food that comes from the soil and not from factories. To maintain calmness of mind, we have to adopt and practise Yoga, meditation regularly, which keep the mind stable and peaceful. Such a state is an ideal state of health and wellbeing free from diseases.

Rajas: This is the state of mind related to desires, passion, longing and attachment to worldly pleasures, excessive material goods, excessive work, excessive exercising and even extreme thinking. When we have this state of mind, there is craving for fried, spicy food and stimulants like alcohol, smoking and all sorts of other stimulants.

Tamas: This state of mind is darkness, ignorance and passive.
It is the most unproductive state of mind. Such a state mainly attracts overeating, oversleeping, passive state, fearful state. This state of mind mostly attracts fatty meat, processed and refined food.

So, the kind of food, we have on our plate, that we consume every day, or with each meal determines the state of mind, thought process, our prospects of the world, people around us. Therefore, in yogic practises, the ultimate goal is to cultivate the practice of Satva, adopt Satvic food to be close to our Creator, our beingness, our most authentic self.

Not just mentioned in ancient literature, food impact on both physical and mental health have been studied in several research-based projects all over the world in recent times. For decades, we have been surrounded by sugary, refined, processed and fatty foods, which are like impossible to avoid. Because of their easy accessibility, binging on this kind of foods has made it difficult for the body to deal with them. Apart from causing multiple physical health issues, including lifestyle diseases and obesity, they are grievous for our mental health and brain too. Researches have found out; junk foods are not only killing our health but also causes the shrinking of our brain. The primary functions of the brain being the cognitive functions, the ability to think, perform challenging tasks have found to impact the wrong kind of nutrition. Such a diet is found to have a long term effect on normal brain activities and memory. Habitual intake of such foods changes and alter the programming of the brain.

An Australian study found that not just in the adults and adolescence. Still, pregnant women, too who fed on junk foods, gave birth to children who were more aggressive, fearful, throw tantrums and has less tolerable personality. Without Omega 3 fatty acids, and other nutrients dense food, the brain does not develop naturally.Some more information on Omega three fatty acids https://atomic-temporary-162723897.wpcomstaging.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=3844&action=edit

So to conclude, the impact of nutrition in the overall health is wholesome. Not just the diseases but also chronic health issues like autoimmune diseases, obesity, heart diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, cancers, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid issues can be controlled and well managed by changing the diet and lifestyle. Even the impact of nutrition on mental health has been immense. So, with proper diet and lifestyle changes, depression, mood disorders and day to day cognitive functions thought process, task performance, agility, tolerance, decision-making skills could all be improved.

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Lectins: Myth and truth 🙌

September 29, 2020October 1, 2020 by drjurisharma, posted in life, nature

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Lectin is a kind of protein which many plants and animals possess that can bind to sugar (carbohydrate) molecules. Plants contain this protein for their self-defence against insects and animals. Since they can bind to sugar molecules, lectins are always attached to carbohydrate. Usually, lectins are sticky proteins and get connected to sugar molecules and cause the cells to clump up. They activate the complementary immune system to fight against pathogens. So, lectin-containing fruits and vegetables are beneficial for reducing the risk of diseases and preventing autoimmune diseases as most of them contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

The trouble arises when lectins are consumed in large quantities or eaten undercooked. Some of the lectins can be toxic and lethal to humans like the ones present in kidney beans called Phytohaemagluttinin. Some people are susceptible to lectin-like in case of gluten which is also a lectin. Some more information about gluten in my previous post https://atomic-temporary-162723897.wpcomstaging.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=3865&action=edit

Structurally, the intestinal lining has the epithelial lining, microvilli and the cellular part which is the innermost lining of the intestinal wall. The primary purpose of the intestinal lining is the absorption of nutrients and prevent the entry of toxins. When lectins are consumed in high quantities or undercooked, in the process of digestion, they get attached to the cellular (internal) lining of the gut, causing damages to the intestinal wall. They start destroying the intestinal villi and prevent the absorption of nutrients. This result in leaky gut syndrome. Therefore, trauma to the gut lining causes inflammation, which in turn disturbs the gut microbial flora and result in a myriad of issues. Due to leaky gut, lectin and also other toxins get flown into the bloodstream which otherwise wouldn’t have happened. The immune system gets threatened to produce antibodies and creating autoimmune issues in the different organs of the body. Lectins are also very easily attracted to insulin receptors and leptin receptors. So, lectin sensitive individuals are also prone to diabetes, insulin resistance and leptin resistance.

The truth is that lectin-containing food when consumed in moderation and properly cooked, work advantageously towards good health and complement the immune system as these foods are highly nutrient-dense. But when consumed raw, or in large quantities, or improper method of cooking causes all the problems. Those individuals who are lectin and gluten-sensitive should altogether avoid consuming such foods.

Some lectin rich food is rice, barley, oats, wheat, quinoa, rye, milk, lentils, beans, soya, peanuts, tomatoes, eggplants and pumpkins. People should not remove this food from the diet unless medically advised. These foods, like grains and legumes, should be soaked in water for several hours or overnight before cooking. Cooking at high temperature denatures the lectin and can safely be consumed. Other ways of reducing the lectin content are by fermenting and germinating.

Low lectin-containing foods are wild rice, sweet potatoes, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, avocados, cauliflower, olive oil, coconut oil, asparagus, mushroom, pasteurized chicken, eggs, grass-fed dairy and beef.

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