Posted by Larry Hoover on October 8, 2003, at 7:29:42
In reply to Re: raw foods » Larry Hoover, posted by tealady on October 5, 2003, at 7:50:56
> Hi Lar,
> Still reading old threads... came across this
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> >Enzymes are proteins, whose structure is a literal transcription of the DNA coding. DNA is copied to messenger-RNA, which is transported to organelles (endoplasmic reticulum) in the cell for manufacture of the protein. The protein is folded in a very special way, often including metal ions (e.g. zinc or selenium), and activated by co-enzymes like the B-vitamins.
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> >Some food faddists argue that we need to eat raw foods to allow us to absorb the natural enzymes, but your stomach digests proteins. It is unlikely that natural enzymes make it past the stomach, let alone have any activity in our body. (My opinion.) Perhaps that is a source of some confusion?
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> Thought you might be interested in documentation of one personal experience with switching to raw foods..it encouraged me to at least try too include a bit more raw veges,fruits etc..(grazing food)You have an uncanny ability to find important issues within a body of writing.....
In retrospect, I now recognize that I have allowed my bias to over-ride my intellect. I have found (and have previously posted) evidence that enzymes are, in fact, absorbed intact. The key example I have used in the past is bromelain, a relatively substantial (size-wise) enzyme that is aborbed quite readily, and can be detected in the blood.
> This is Helen who was around on the thyroid forum when I first got there..mind you too extreme for me too!
Perhaps that's part of my bias. I don't believe in radical anything, ya know?
> http://forums.about.com/ab-thyroid/messages?msg=42052.27
> This is her story
> http://www.shazzie.com/raw/transformation/helen.shtml
> and this is an update of now
> http://pub39.ezboard.com/frawjourneyfrm70.showMessage?topicID=6.topic
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> You have to admit..pretty amazing, even if it could be coincidental.
> JanThanks for the reality check.
Lar
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