Superfoods

Question 1

Superfoods

Answer 1

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity score quantifies antioxidant capacity.
Rich in vits minerals and contain phytonutrients efas and antioxidants.
Local seasonal organic produce preferable to exotic imports.

Question 2

Chlorophyll

Answer 2

Traps light used in photosynthesis to produce ATP.
Cooling calming for Yang excess
Dark leafy greens spinach rocket parsley cress.
Similar structure to Hb with porphyrin ring but central atom Mg instead of Fe.
Good source vit A C E K, Mg Fe calcium K.
-Binds with some carcinogens eg heterocyclic hydrocarbons & aflatoxins ado down regulating phase 1 liver
enzymes and inducing phase 2.
-Antioxidant reducing oxidative damage
-reduces inflammation inhibits TNF alfa gene which can be activated by lipopolysaccarides can be from intestinal infections/ permeability.
-Supports energy ATP production as rich in Mg.
-promotes wound healing chlorophyllin increases hyaluronic acid (reduce hyaluronidase).
- Deodorant properties absorbs odour.
-Alkalising with high mineral content. Low PH alters normal cellular function.
Overcooking destroys chlorophyll
Chlorophyllin semi synthetic

Question 3

Seaweed

Answer 3

Red algae: dulse, nori, laver
Brown algae: kelp, bladderwrack, wakame
Green algae: sea lettuce, sponge weed
Energetic: cooling moisturising
-antioxidant and antiinflammatory
-low thyroid function (iodine prod t3 & t4)
- healthy weight management
-blood sugar control imp insulin sensy
-imp ldl:hdl ratio, red triglycerides- gel forming fibre binds cholesterol inc clearance
-digestion and GIT health - high fibre & growth beneficial bacteria generates butyrate intestinal repair and keeps pathogenic bacteria down.
- soups miso rice salad 1tbsp daily
-dulse soft chewy - snack dried
-kelp soak sheets in water
-kombu soups
-arame salt
-kelp noodles

Question 4

Spirulina

Answer 4

-blue green algae
- yin deficiency or excess heat
- all ess aa, rich in vit B1 2 3 A K iron zinc calcium Mg phycocyanin chlorophyll
-detox binds heavy metals
-antiinflammatory
- immune enhancing
Anticancer
Increase exercise performance
Anti allergic esp rhinitis
Antihypertensive - nitric oxide prod
Positive effect on blood lipids
Smoothies juices salads
No contraindications

Question 5

Chlorella

Answer 5

Green algae but has cellulose walls needs pulverising
Yin deficiency excess heat
Highest amount of chlorophyll
Efa high D2
Safe for those on thyroxine unlike seaweed
-heavy metal chelator
-detoxification radioactive particles
-imp glycemic control insulin resistance
-iron and b12 deficiency
-cancer tx post radiation and reduce infection risk post chemo
- estrogen metm useful for est dominance
-immune support inc Ig A
2-3G daily. GI symptoms higher doses. Ensure bowel working well hydrated