Carotenoids in Marine Animals.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

As many as 250 carotenoids, related to beta-carotene, are found in marine algae and animals. Most of the carotenoids are accumulated by marine animals or derived from their food (algae and bacteria), since most animals do not create new carotenoids. Sponges contain carotenoids and are therefore brightly colored. Astaxanthin is found in some jelly fish […]

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Supplements: Algae, Astaxanthin, Beta-carotene, Carotenoids, Fucoxanthin, Spirulina, Zeaxanthin

Foods: Clam, Crustaceans, Mollusk, Mussel, Octopus, Oyster, Red sea bream, Salmon, Trout, Yellow tail fish

Miscellaneous: Dolphin, Food chain, Goldfish, Krill, Marigold, Marine animals, Plankton, Sea snails, Sponges, Star fish, Whale

Properties of Beta-Glucans.

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Beta-glucans are soluble fibers found in cell walls of the following: bacteria, yeasts, mushrooms, algae, lichens, oats and barley. Most people consume food which contains carbohydrates consisting of both water soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers slow the absorption of sugars in the gut and are useful in diabetes. Insoluble fibers are cellulose, lignin, and […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypoglycemia, Immune dysfunction, Irradiation, Septic shock

Supplements: Agaricus mushroom (Agaricus blazei), Algae, Arabinose, Beta glucan, Fiber, Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa), Pectin, Rhamnose, Saccharomyces cerevisae, Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Xylose

Foods: Barley, Beans, Corn, Mushrooms

Miscellaneous: Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Lignans, Phellinus baummi, Polysaccharides, Tremella sp.

Marine Carotenoids and Cardiovascular Risk.

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Dr. Gary Pack

“Dietary interventions should be the initial step in the treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD).” Risk factors for CVD include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance or diabetes, and obesity. People at risk for CVD should reduce animal fats, cholesterol and sodium. They should increase consumption of plant chemicals such as carotenoids. Oxidative stress seems to be involved […]

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Dietary Algae and HIV/AIDS.

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. KEY WORDS: Algae, Antiretroviral, Brown seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida), CD4 T cells, Diet, Fucoidan, HIV/AIDS, Immune response, Seaweed, Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), Toxicity, Viral load. PMID: 22661829. Summary #845.

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Conditions: HIV, Toxicity, Viral infection

Supplements: Algae, Brown seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida), Fucoidan, Spirulina

Foods: Sea weed

Miscellaneous: Antiretroviral drugs, Diet

Microalgae as Food.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Algae has been used for food for centuries, from Mexico to Africa and Asia. The article reviewed here is about health and nutritional benefits. The growing world population requires cost-effective, easily produced nutritional sources. Algae are photosynthetic (growing using light energy), grow rapidly, reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), and produce more biomass than other types […]

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Aging, Food, Culture and Health.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

“International studies have revealed a great deal of information on the importance of food intake to healthy aging. In this study, elderly Greeks were studied in Australia and in Sparta, Greece. The subjects were studied for quality of life and for survival.”

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Conditions: Aging, Alcoholism, Allergies, Angina, Blindness, Cancer, Cataracts

Supplements: Algae, Antioxidants, Arginine, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bicarbonate, Bioflavonoids

Miscellaneous: Anti-aging, Antioxidant, Athletes, Exercise, Metabolism, Vegan

Fatty Acids from Dietary Sources.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates are the major three components of animal and plant tissues. Lipids include a variety of sources of energy for the human body, including fats and triglycerides. Fatty acids, a major component of lipids, provide up to 30% of human energy and are an important component of cell membranes. Fats are stored […]

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Alzheimer’s Disease, Healthy Fatty Acids and DHA.

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

DHA treatment may be beneficial for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which is a neurodegenerative disorder with cognitive and short-term memory impairment. The cause of AD is unknown. Many studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of AD. Also, dietary DHA protects learning in rats that have been infused with amyloid-beta (a rat model […]

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Alkaline Foods and Herbs.

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

One way to determine the alkalinity of foods is to burn the food and test the ash for pH. This method is commonly used. A simple way to find the relative alkalinity of foods is to divide their calcium (Ca) content by their phosphorus (P) content. The higher the Ca/P ratio the greater alkalinity. Many […]

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Conditions: Alkalosis (alkalinity)

Supplements: Algae

Foods: Agar, Allspice (Pimiento dioica), Amaranth, Apple, Apricot, Arrowroot flour, Banana, Barley, Basil, Bay leaf, Beef, Beet greens, Black beans, Black pepper, Blackstrap molasses, Bok choy, Cabbage, Cardamon, Carob pod powder, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Celery seed (Apium graveolens), Cheddar cheese, Chervil, Chickpeas, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coffee, Collards, Coriander, Corn meal, Cottage cheese, Cucumbers, Dandelion greens, Dill, Endive, Fennel, Figs, Grapes, Great Northern beans, Green beans, Kale, Kelp, Lambs quarter, Lettuce, Mace, Maple syrup, Marjoram, Milk, Mozzarella cheese, Mustard greens, Nopales, Okra, Orange peel, Oregano (Origanum vulgare), Papaya, Peas, Prickly pear, Purslane, Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum), Roselle, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Savory, Spinach, Squash, Taro, Tarragon, Thyme (Thymus species), Turnip greens, Turnips

Miscellaneous: Ca/P ratio, pH

Antioxidant Effect of Astaxanthin.

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

It is known that phospholipid hydroperoxides (PLOOH) build up in the red blood cells (RBCs) of dementia patients. (Phospholipids include phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine.) PLOOHs are the products of oxidation of the phospholipids of the cell wall membranes. These products of oxidation in the RBCs could impair the transport of oxygen to the brain and contribute […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Dementia, Elderly, Lipid peroxidation

Supplements: Algae, Astaxanthin, Carotenoids, Glutathione peroxidase, Lutein, Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Superoxide dismutase (SOD)

Miscellaneous: Phospholipid hydroperoxide, Plants, Xanthophylls

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