Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of the functions of the body: cells, organs and systems. Bad health has many forms and sickness or lack of wellness points to an imbalance in this biochemistry. We need to check these imbalances and correct them through biochemical testing uncovering nutritional deficiencies, toxic levels, intolerances and allergies. With information at hand we can design a personal dietary and supplement program to achieve a healthy condition.
Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms to maintain life. About 500 substances are involved in the working of the metabolism, about 20 of which are essential or “must-have”. There is at present no basic agreement as to what amounts of these substances each of us need.
The expression healthy food is used by all without closer definition.
Tests can determine your condition and be made the basis for a “good” diet and lifestyle. There are many therapies available, but there seems to be little agreement among nutritional practitioners about basic practizes.
It should be possible to agree that removing the cause of a disease or weak function is important, so that the body if possible can heal or improve itself. There are many known health consequences of nutritional depletion, e.g. lack of magnesium hinders a birth, making a cesarean neccessary. Lack of vitamin C…….etc.
The concept of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDI) – why is it not more actively used by us? Do we have them for all we need and are they correct ? Must we supplement what we are not fed through our diet? Can we live with deficiencies or must we supplement? What are the vital components?
The alarm bells are ringing: we are getting more and more diabetes2, more and more cancers – the reason must surely have something to do with western lifestyle?
Some say you can get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a healthy diet. Will somebody please tell us all what a correct diet is and make sure it can be bought in the shops?
Iron, calcium, selenium, zinc, magnesium, calcium etc…… almost 500 “stuffs” are there to be had!