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Sugars That Heal. . - Health and Medicine - book review
American Fitness, July-August, 2002 by D.K. Howe
Glyconutrients--foods that contain saccharides--have become an integral part of many athletes diets. So, what are saccharides? They are sugars that, according to Emil I. Mondoa, M.D., and Mindy Kitei, the authors of Sugars That Heal (The Ballantine Publishing Group; $22.00), help the body heal, play a role in repairing damaged cartilage, address the workings of the brain and nervous system as well as help retain bone density and muscle mass.
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There are eight essential saccharides: mannose, glucose, galactose, xylose, fucose, N-acetylglucosamine, N-acetylgalactosamine and N-acetylneuraminic acid. However, only glucose (found in plants and table sugar) and galactose (found in milk products and certain pectins) are commonly found in the foods we eat. According to Mondoa, "The other six [sugars] were removed from our diets when [we] became consumers of processed foods." Today, saccharides can be found in supplements and foods, such as edible fungi, breast milk, certain fruits and vegetables, whole grains, roots and plants.
Sugars That Heal is an introduction to glyconutrients and gives aurhoritative guidance for consuming all eight supplements through readily available foods, plus detailed information on correct dosages. It is available at your local bookstore or amazon.com.
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