Notes from lecture by Dr. Zeno Charles-Marcel, M.D. Internal medicine

Our diet and nutrition affect how we react to life around us. Being aggressive or less aggressive (more passive) in various circumstances due to the biochemical processes that occur from the food and nutrient ingested.

A World War ll study - Natural Experiment, Dutch Hunger Winer (Dr. Ap Aaalburg)

Study consists of pregnant women during the famine

Results of their offspring at age 18 to 19 years old

• High Impulsiveness
• High Law-Breaking
• Aggressive Behavior
• Problems with social interaction and connection with others

Violence and Food:

Studies in prisons, jails, and juvenile detention facilities:

Dietary supplementation (3 months) with vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids resulted in less aggressive behavior (>30%decrease)

Norwegian Study (repeated in 3 other countries)of Children eating highly processed foods (high sugar, high fat, low fiber)

Increased: aggression, sadness, anxiety, depression

The Human Equation:

Man (Living Soul) unique living being = Dust (water & clay) physical-chemical becomes Biochemical & Anatomic/physiologic + Breath (special ingredient - God’s operating system “spiritual”)

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Anti-oxidant vitamins:

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E

Antioxidant Rich Vegetables:  in order of level of antioxidant potential, highest to lower

1. Garlic – 60% less colds/year 70% fewer days affected

2. Kale

3. Spinach

4. Brussels sprouts

5. Broccoli flowers

6. Beets

7. Red bell pepper

8. Onion

9. Corn

10. Eggplant

Antioxidant Rich Fruits: in order of level of antioxidant potential, from highest to lower

1. Blueberries – marked decrease in oxidative stress markers, helped with muscle recovery after exercise

2. Blackberries

3. Strawberries – improved pre-cancerous esophageal dysplasia, improve confirmed knee osteo-arthritis, reduced inflammation and pain

4. Raspberries

5. Plums

6. Oranges

7. Red grapes

8. Cherries

9. Kiwi Fruit

10. Pink Grapefruit

Elderberry Syrup and Influenza:

When flu symptoms begin, in less than 24 hrs, take orally 1 Tbsp four times daily for 3 days

93% improvement within 2 days

92% percent of placebo group did not improve until day 6

Zinc:

Zinc acts as a co-factor for important enzymes in the proper functioning of the antioxidant defense system. It also reduces inflammation.

Zinc protects cells against oxidative damage, acts in the stabilization of membranes in part by suppressing Copper

Zinc induces the synthesis of metallothioneins, which are proteins effective in reducing hydroxyl radicals and sequestering reactive oxygen species produced in stressful situations.

Multiple studies provide strong evidence for the role of zinc in the protection against oxidative stress in several diseases

Also suppresses or shuts down the replication of multiple viruses:

• Influenza
• Rhinovirus
• The common cold coronavirus

Oral Zinc supplementation reduces the incidence rate of acute respiratory infections by 35%, shortens the duration of flu-like symptoms by approximately 2 days, and improves the rate of recovery.

Legumes (one cup) with zinc: highest to lower

Baked beans, Adzuki beans, Firm Tofu, Catjang beans, Lentils, Chickpeas, Large White beans,

Lupin beans, Black eyed peas

SEEDS/NUTS (3oz.) high in Zinc: highest to lower

Hemp seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Pine nuts, Cashews, Sunflower seeds, Chia or Flaxseed, Brazil nuts/almonds

To Increase Melatonin:

Early to bed, early to rise

Regular bedtime

Outdoor in sunlight in the day, increasing serotonin production in day, and getting Vitamin D from direct sunlight

Sleeping in darkness at night

Eating foods high in calcium, B-3, B-6

Foods Rich in Tryptophan for better Melatonin producton: (mg/100/grams), from highest to lower:

Tofu, Roasted pumpkin seeds, Gluten flour, Seasame seeds, Almonds, Black Eyed peas, Cowpeas, Whole milk

Foods High in Melatonin: from highest to lower

Oats, Corn, Rice, Ginger, Tomatoes, Banana, Barley

Eat as many CLASS ONE foods DAILY as possible.  Eat CLASS TWO foods less frequently and less quantity

This chart was produced by Dr. Wes Youngberg:

Click Here for Chart of First and Second Class Foods