We know we need to eat organic whenever possible to be sure we are not ingesting GMO, and even if food is not GMO, toxic pesticides and other chemicals. Most of these chemicals are fat soluble, so they linger in our body fat for a long time.
But did you know that our skin is a virtual sponge for anything lipid soluble? The naturally produced oils and sebum form a protective barrier on our outer skin layer (epidermis) that protect us against pathogens and other inorganic toxins we normally come into contact with. Inorganic toxins**, (that is, they are not hydrocarbons, which all lipids are), therefore, do not readily penetrate the protective lipid barrier of our skin (epidermis), so our intact skin is our first line of defense against environmental bacteria, viruses, etc.
Most conventional cosmetics contain organic substances that can, however, penetrate our protective lipid barrier, and become systemic. One notable example are parabens, used as a preservative, which are estrogen mimics and can disrupt our hormonal function and possibly contribute to cancer promotion. Many "natural" products contain herbs and other plant essences, which, if not organic**, likely have been sprayed with pesticide. Many commercial pesticides belong to the category of organophosphates, which are lipid soluble, can be absorbed by the skin, and are neurotoxins. (And, are found in conventional produce!).
It so happens that there are more and more non-toxic and/or less toxic alternatives these days!
** fyi, a little chemistry review: - Organic refers to either: Plants grown without pesticides and other toxic chemicals, OR, chemicals that are hydrocarbons, such as fatty acids. Inorganic refers to chemicals, such as minerals, which are not hydrocarbons; as opposed on NON-organic, which refers to conventionally grown produce..
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Aspartame is Poison
Too much sugar is bad for you, but just a little aspartame is poison.
Big Corporate wants you to buy aspartame, and wants you to believe the flawed studies, most of which are funded by the industry, that conclude that its perfectly safe. It is not!
Aspartame is composed of two amino acids, phenylalanine and aspartate, joined together by a methanol molecule. Phenylalanine and aspartate are obtained naturally from healthful sources of protein and are perfectly good for you when ingested this way. But in isolated form - they act as neurotoxins. They upset your brain chemistry.
Methanol is oxidized to formaldehyde in our bodies and is toxic to the eyes and nervous system. We safely ingest tiny amounts of methanol as a component of natural foods, which is completely different than obtaining it in isolated form.
Phenylalanine is also dangerous for a small minority of people born with the genetic error of metabolism called phenylketonuria.
Aspartame readily breaks down into its component amino acids and methanol in the gastrointestinal tract, when stored at 85 degrees farenheit or above, and when used in heated or cooked foods.
The manufacturers of aspartame want you to buy their little yellow and blue packets and the processed food industry wants you to buy their artificially sweetened fake foods to keep you hooked on the sweet taste of addictive junk food.
Aspartame is hidden in many foods, protein drinks, gum, medications, and supplements - check your labels!
Artificial sweeteners in general are also associated with weight gain! If you want a little sweetener in your tea, coffee, or oatmeal - a tiny bit of natural sweetener is much better for you.
All artificial sweeteners, including sucralose (Splenda), acesulfame-K, and the old standby, saccharin, are toxic. But aspartame is by far the worst.
Big Corporate wants you to buy aspartame, and wants you to believe the flawed studies, most of which are funded by the industry, that conclude that its perfectly safe. It is not!
Aspartame is composed of two amino acids, phenylalanine and aspartate, joined together by a methanol molecule. Phenylalanine and aspartate are obtained naturally from healthful sources of protein and are perfectly good for you when ingested this way. But in isolated form - they act as neurotoxins. They upset your brain chemistry.
Methanol is oxidized to formaldehyde in our bodies and is toxic to the eyes and nervous system. We safely ingest tiny amounts of methanol as a component of natural foods, which is completely different than obtaining it in isolated form.
Phenylalanine is also dangerous for a small minority of people born with the genetic error of metabolism called phenylketonuria.
Aspartame readily breaks down into its component amino acids and methanol in the gastrointestinal tract, when stored at 85 degrees farenheit or above, and when used in heated or cooked foods.
The manufacturers of aspartame want you to buy their little yellow and blue packets and the processed food industry wants you to buy their artificially sweetened fake foods to keep you hooked on the sweet taste of addictive junk food.
Aspartame is hidden in many foods, protein drinks, gum, medications, and supplements - check your labels!
Artificial sweeteners in general are also associated with weight gain! If you want a little sweetener in your tea, coffee, or oatmeal - a tiny bit of natural sweetener is much better for you.
All artificial sweeteners, including sucralose (Splenda), acesulfame-K, and the old standby, saccharin, are toxic. But aspartame is by far the worst.
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