Glyconutrients are not vitamins. Although they are all natural, they are not herbs. So what are the 8 glyconutrients?
Glyconutrients are a newly discovered class of nutrients that are needed by the cells in the body to allow them to form certain structures on their cell surface. These structures are needed so that the cells can identify which cells need certain nutrients. These structures are essential for the immune system to function optimally as well as many other cell functions. These special nutrients are naturally found in many fresh fruits and vegetables, especially if the produce is allowed to grow on the vine until it is fully ripe. The problem is is that after the fruit is picked from the vine or plant, the active component of the glyconutrients begins to lose its value. So if you do not have your own large garden and orchard in your backyard, then you will need to get these supplements into your diet through supplementation. The eight glyco nutrients are:
- Galactose
- Mannose
- Fucose
- Glucose
- N-acetylgalactosamine
- N-acetylglucosamine
- N-acetylneuraminic acid
- Xylose
Where do you find glyconutrients?
There is only one company in the world that has the technology to stabilize, standardize, and formulate a supplement that has the 8 glyconutrients in it. You can get the supplement in either a powder form or a capsule form. Some people prefer the capsules, while most prefer the powder. There is no difference in the composition, but the powder is a little less expensive and can be easily put onto the tongue two to three times daily and swallowed with a glass of water.
Glyconutrition supplements are not found at your local health food store because not enough people know about them yet. Can you imagine if you were to walk into your health food store and ask for the "healthy" sugar. For most people, when they think of sugar, they think of quick energy. These sugars, or carbohydrates are different from your basic sugars that are burned in the body for quick energy and are harmful in excessive amounts. Of the 200 different carbohydrate saccharides, there are eight that have been identified by science as essential for cell-to-cell interaction.
