CNM S2 Chlorophyl Flashcards
Describe chlorophyl and what types and colours are involved?
Many superfoods have chlorophyl. Plants use it to trap light, used in photosynthesis to produce ATP.
Chlorophy A = Green/Blue
Chlorophyl B = green/yellow. This also contains carotenoid hidden by the green pigment but visible in autumn in leaves.
Whats the composition of chlorophyl?
Basic structure is similar to haemoglobin, with a porphyrin ring BUT the central ATOM is magnesium instead of iron.
Superfoods often contain chlorophyll. Of which nutrients is chlorophyll a good source?
pACEmicK (my prompt)
- Vitamins A, C, E, K
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Calcium
- Potassium
Food sources in amount order?
Parsley 38mg
Spinach 23.7
Cress 15.6
Green beans 8.3
Rocket 8.2
Leeks 7.7
Endive 5.2
What is the energetic quality of chlorophyll?
Cooling, calming for yang excess.
Describe the benefits of chlorophyll in clinical application
DORA (my prompt)
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Detoxification: amazing support
HETEROCYCLIC AMINES
Fried/Grilled fish/chicken
AA in food - becomes TOXIC
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
Grilling/BBQ fat falls on flame, smoke is toxic, settles on meat.
CHLOROPHYL binds to these and excretes them.
Chlorophyl down-regulates phase I enzymes in the liver, whilst inducing phase II detoxification.
Cytochrome P450 used.
Phase III is excretion
(toxins, pharma drugs, makes them more water soluble, junk food elevates PI but PII not as good. Makes it either toxic or more reactive.
- Oxidative damage Reduces it Decreases oxidative damage and promotes endogenous antioxidant activity. (protects from CVD, diab, Ageing, Arthritic conditions.)
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Reduces
Inflammation: Inhibits pro-inflammatory Tumour Necrosis Factor TNF-a gene . This activates the bacterial Cell Wall, beds in, producing endotoxins. Chlorophyl turns off this gene.
Alkalising affect, excess acidity contributes to disease - Acidaemia, life threatening, via lungs, drawing out calcium putting pressure on bones. serum pH stays same, cells can be acidic. Not good if kidney problems, drugs problems, so diet is huge.
- Energy production support: Rich source of magnesium, which supports ATP production.
- Wound healing: Applied topically, chlorophyllin can be used to aid healing.
- reduces odours: Chlorophyl tablets reduces odours in colostomy bag or with incontenence .
Why is it beneficial to include alkalising foods in the diet, and what plant compound is particularly useful for this?
Excess acidity in the body contributes to a range of diseases including cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis and kidney stones unless countered by alkalising foods.
Chlorophyll is ‘alkalising’ due to its high alkaline mineral content.
Outline ONE mechanism by which chlorophyll supports detoxification of carcinogens and toxins.
- Chlorophyll can bind with certain carcinogenic chemicals, e.g. heterocyclic amines found in cooked meat, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (tobacco smoke, grilled / charred meats) and aflatoxins (food-borne toxins produced by certain fungi).
- Also positively influences detoxification of carcinogens in the liver by down-regulating phase I enzymes and inducing phase II.
What is the best way to consume chlorophyll-rich foods?
RAW is best or steam slightly.
Overcooking destroys chlorophyll; retaining the ‘green’ retains the benefits.
Why is it better to obtain chlorophyll from whole foods instead of supplements?
Chlorophyll supplements are usually ‘chlorophyllin’:
a semi-synthetic mixture of sodium copper salts derived from chlorophyll. During synthesis, magnesium is replaced with copper.
Protein is acid forming (not necessarily bad), what balances this
Balanced with chlorophyl rich veg.
Tissues can become acidic due to certain diseases, drugs, diet (sulphur containing AA, processed foods, refined grains and sugar, alcohol, table salt and phosphoric acid (soft drinks)
Why is it better to obtain chlorophyll from whole foods instead of supplements?
Chlorophyll supplements are usually ‘chlorophyllin’:
a semi-synthetic mixture of sodium copper salts derived from chlorophyll. During synthesis, magnesium is replaced with copper.
