From eNewsletter 10/26/2022
DID YOU KNOW that quercetin is slowly becoming not just a darling of the complementary and alternative medicine community, but allopathic as well? Two new studies from Frontiers in Nutrition laud the potent phytochemical. The first study states that quercetin has been thoroughly studied for its antidiabetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti- Alzheimer's, anti-arthritic, antioxidant, cardiovascular, and wound-healing properties. Moreover, the authors purport that numerous studies have shown that quercetin plays a substantial part in the suppression of cancer cells in the breast, colon, prostate, ovary, endometrial, and lung tumors. For all of these reasons, they suggest quercetin be considered a drug therapy to augment conventional therapy. The second study focused on the use of quercetin supplementation for improved tear production, which becomes depressed during the aging process. The researchers found that quercetin improved the health of the lacrimal glands, which produces tears, and hence, can improve those with dry eyes or insufficient tear production.
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NCI Exclusive: Produce & Methyl Salicylate
Steve: For the portion of our clientele that suffer from salicylate intolerance and sensitivity, you do not deserve the Halloween horror you're about to read. I know that minimizing consumption of, and exposure to, salicylates is difficult enough as it is. Unfortunately, the task just got tougher. In a first-of-its-kind report, I recently discovered that the ingredient methyl salicylate, which is 99 percent synthetic salicylic acid, is used to gas conventional fruit and vegetables to quicken the ripening process. Not only does this permeate into the produce, it changes its structure, making it much more acidic and salicylate-laden. For those who are unfamiliar with salicylates, salicylic acid is a natural chemical found in many fruit and vegetables, herbs, and other foods. Salicylic acid is also synthetically produced into two forms: acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and methyl salicylate (for preservatives, cosmetics, essential oils, vaccines, and much more). For most, salicylates are well tolerated. However, there are some who genetically do not synthesize salicylates well. This causes myriad symptoms, many of them inflammatory. Salicylates often come up in those we screen for food intolerance. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for salicylate intolerance. You simply must adhere to a diet and lifestyle that limits consumption and exposure. There is nobody with more extensive experience in screening and supporting those with salicylate intolerance than Nutritional Concepts. The only reason I came across this revelation was because of my daily research scan. A new study from Frontiers in Nutrition casually mentioned the effects of methyl salicylate treatment on tomatoes. As I read the study, my heart sank for all of our clients. Then, when I did a worldwide data search for other fruit and vegetables that are gassed with methyl salicylate, my heart sank even further. Here is a list of fruit and vegetables I found that are treated with methyl salicylate. Keep in mind this is only what I could find in the public domain.
Tomato
Banana
Cherries
Apricot
Peach
Kiwi
Dragonfruit
Avocado
Other Foods
Wines not using sulfites
Mung bean
As upsetting as this may be for some, it is not all doom and gloom. Don't some horror stories have a happy ending? I contacted several individuals at the USDA National Organic Program and asked them if methyl salicylate was allowed to ripen organic produce. I was shuffled around until someone could give me a straight answer. Here is the exact quote from the individual at USDA organic certifier MOSA Certified Organic: "You may not use methyl salicylate on organic produce". Phew! Not that we needed another reason to tout the benefits of organic, but for salicylate intolerants, it could not be any more important to choose organic now. Addendum: Wintergreen Oil is a product that is 99 percent methyl salicylate. It is commonly used in essential oils and cosmetics. It is not surprising why essential oils often cause dermatitis. And remember there was an oral essential oil craze a few years back? I remember a few clients asking me about it and I was agog. As you may expect, I will be on the lookout for anything more on this topic. We will be updating our salicylate protocols, including our Salicylate Intolerance Action Plan.
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