Thursday, 9 July 2009

Proper Nutrition Supports Adult Stem Cells

By Andrea Rousseau

Stem Cell Research has attracted a lot of controversy because of its perceived moral implications around using 5 day old embryos, know as blastocysts, in the research process. By using the inner cell mass, Embryonic Stem Cell research destroys the embryo. This, understandably, attracts intense moral objections.

Adult Stem Cell research does not use embryos, therefore no life ends in the research process. Sources of adult stem cells include bone marrow, peripheral blood, and amniotic fluid, to name a few. The use of adult stem cells in battling disease and injury shows huge promise.

Research has shown that stem cells are a renewable source of replacement cells to treat disabilites, conditions, and diseases. Adult Stem Cells are somewhat inactive cells, but can respond quickly to tissue injury and stress. [neostem.com]

Adult Stem Cells have the capacity for self-renewal, and are able to differentiate into other cells types.[Life Extension, Oct 2007]. Stem Cells are also very resilient. It is being shown that they can travel to a site of tissue damage, penetrate the damage, and begin to regenerate the tissue. For this reason, the key to your own treatment are your own adult stem cells.

The key to maintaining your health and preventing disease then is to provide powerful nutrition at the cellular level. Stimulating the healthy growth of stem cells is a very important part of anti-aging programs.

Researchers have conducted studies that show there is a direct relationship between higher servings of blueberry, green tea, carnosin, catechin, and vitamin D3 and the proliferation of human bone marrow. Studies have also shown that Resveratrol has a positive effect on stem cell health.[Life Extension, Oct 2007]

Blueberries have been shown to be one of the superfoods that can give a strong foundation for cellular health. Among the superfoods, they have one of the highest antioxidant activity and anti-inflamatory properties.

Amla is an extremely nutritious fruit with the richest natural source of vitamin C, and protects cells from free radical damage. Acai is rich in Omega fats and is a great source of vitamins and minerals.

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