Simple Carbohydrates are a major source of energy for the body and are found in many nutrient-dense foods (fruits, Sugar, Candy, Syrups, Juice Concentrate and Products with add Sugar). The optimal human diet should contain no more than 15% of Simple Sugars. According to American Heart Association (AHA) most men should consume no more than 150 discretionary calories of sugar per day.

Major Contributors to Dietary Simple Sugars Intake
– Soft Drinks consumption is responsible for 33% of the total content of added Simple Sugars (Fructose + Sucrose + Glucose) in the diets of the USA population.
– Sweetened Grains (primarily Breakfast Cereals) consumption is responsible for 19% of the total content of added Simple Sugars (Fructose + Sucrose + Glucose) in the diets of the USA population.
– Milk Products consumption is responsible for 9% of the total content of added Simple Sugars (Fructose + Sucrose + Glucose) in the diets of the USA population.
– Fruit Drinks consumption is responsible for 10% of the total content of added Simple Sugars (Fructose + Sucrose + Glucose) in the diets of the USA population.
– Sweets/Candy consumption is responsible for 17% of the total content of added Simple Sugars (Fructose + Sucrose + Glucose) in the diets of the USA population.

Toxic Effects of Excessive Consumption of Simple Sugars
– May accelerate the AgingProcess by causing Cross-Linking (glycosylation) of the body’s Protein
–  may damage the Blood Vessels
–  may increase the body’s production of Adrenaline by up to 400%
– may increase the risk of Atherosclerosis
– may increase the risk of Hypertension
– May increase the risk of Cataracts
– May accelerate the development of food Allergies
– Simple Sugars may feed Cancer cells and Cancer patients are therefore advised to reduce their consumption of dietary Simple Sugars
– May increase the risk of Cancer (Colon and Stomach)
– May suppress the Immune System
– May feed the detrimental Candida-albicans yeast
– may cause Fatigue
– may cause Obesity
– May cause Intestinal Permeability
– May exacerbate Irritable Bowel Syndrome
– Increase production of endogenous Cholesterol
– Excessive Simple Sugars are converted to Triglycerides (and are then stored within the body as Fat)
– may lower production of HDL Cholesterol
– May increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
– May cause Inflammation of Joints
– May cause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
– May increase the risk of Parkinson’s Disease
– May cause depletion of Potassium
– May increase the body’s excretion of Magnesium
– May cause the depletion of the body’s Vitamin B6
– May interfere with the transport of Vitamin C through the body

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C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker often checked in blood test to determine level of inflammation in the body. C-Reactive Protein that can be used to predict heart attack risk.  It is produced by the Liver and released in response to acute injury, Bacterial & Viral Infection or other causes of Inflammation that causes increase of CRP. The body releases CRP into the bloodstream when Blood Vessels leading to the Heart are damaged, a common result of Atherosclerosis.  C-Reactive Protein level indicates the degree of Inflammation occurring in the lining of the Arteries. C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of abnormal Blood Clotting (its presence is indicative of destabilized atherosclerotic plaque that can cause abnormal Blood Clotting). C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of future Heart Attack risk (its presence is indicative of destabilized atherosclerotic plaque that can cause Heart Attacks).  People with high levels of C-Reactive Protein are three times more likely to die from a future Heart Attack than people with low levels of C-Reactive Protein. The Brains of Alzheimer’s Disease patients contain higher than normal levels of C-Reactive Protein and also patients with Dementia have  higher than normal levels of C-Reactive Protein in there brain.

Toxic Effects of C-Reactive Protein
–  Biomarker of Inflammation
– Biomarker of future Hypertension risk
– biomarker of future Heart Attack
– biomarker of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
– Biomarker of future Stroke
– Biomarker of abnormal Blood Clotting
– biomarker of Atherosclerosis
– May be a biomarker of (acute) Pancreatitis
– May be a biomarker of future risk of Cataracts
– May be a biomarker forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
–  May be a biomarker for Cancer (Colon and Prostate)
– May be a biomarker of Insulin Resistance
– May be a biomarker of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
– Biomarker of Crohn’s Disease
– May be a biomarker of Rheumatic Fever
– May be a biomarker of Rheumatoid Arthritis
– May be a biomarker of Fractures

Substances may Lower C-Reactive Protein Levels
– Dietary Fiber
– DHEA
-Arginine
– Selenium
– Magnesium
– Folic Acid
– Vitamin B6
– Vitamin D
– Vitamin C
-Vitamin E
– Curcumin
– Resveratrol
– Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
– Omega-3 Fatty Acid
– Fish Oil
– Krill Oil
– Flax Seed grained or oil
– Nuts
– Who; Grains
– Probiotic (Lactobacillus)
– Red Yeast Rice
– Quercetin
– Wine
– Chocolate
– Patented Medicines (Aspirin and Ibuprofen)

Substances may Increase C-Reactive Protein Levels
– Immune System Chemicals (Interleukin-1, Interleukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor)
– Conjugated Estrogens
– Trans-Fatty Acids
– More than one cup a day Coffee
– Tabacco

Biological Function of Progesterone
1- May help to prevent Heart Attack.
2- May help to prevent High Blood Pressure.
3- May help to facilitate recovery from Stroke (ischemic).
4- May protect against the Hair Loss.
5- May help to prevent Cancer – Uterus, Breast and Endometrium.
6- May inhibit the growth of Cancer – Prostate cells (by inhibiting the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by  inhibit the activity of 5 Alpha-Reductase.
7- May lower elevated serum Triglycerides,, Cholesterol, LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) and may increase HDL(High Density Lipoprotein).

8- May prevent and possibly revers Osteoporosis (by stimulating Osteoblast activity), Osteoblast-mediated Bone formation.
9- May facilitate the excretion of excessive Sodium  from the body (due to Progesterone competing with Aldosterone for occupancy of the Kidneys)
10-  may facilitate the formation and maintenance of Myelin Sheets.
11- Decline in Progesterone production may be involved in Postpartum – Depression.
12- may alleviate and may help to prevent some forms of Depression.
13- may help to restore normal Sleep cycles.
14- may alleviate Ovarian Cysts.
15- may alleviate Uterine fibroids (by counteracting the estrogens dominance that is the underlying cause of many cases of Uterine Fibroids).

Substances may Enhance the Function of Progesterone
1- Prolactin stimulates the production of Progesterone within the Ovaries
2- (LH) Luteinzing Hormone stimulates the Corpus Luteum during the Luteal Phase of the Menstrual Cycle to produce Progesterone
3- Vitamin C may increase Progesterone production in Luteal Phase Defect patients
4- Vitamin E
5- Vitamin B6
6- Vitamin B5
7- The Retinoic acid form of Vitamin A may enhance the production of Pregnenolone in the Central Nervous System.

Toxic effects of Excess Homocysteine
that may increase

1- Cardiovascular disease
2- Atherosclrosis
3- Blood Clotting
4- Cholesterol deposition around the heart muscle
5- Progression of Aging Process
6- Aneurysm
7- Ischemic heart disease
8- Heart Attack; approximately 40% of all heart attacks are caused by elevated Homocysteine levels.
9- Stroke
10- Kidney stone
11- May increase many Cancer (Breast, Cervical)
12- Crohn’s disease
13- Ulcerative colitis
14- Cause Insulin resistance
15- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
16- Fibromyalgia
17- Stimulate the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol
18- Osteoporosis
19- Depression
20- Alzheimer
21- Dementia
22- Psoriasis

Substance may increase the production of Homocysteine
1- Fructose
2- Calcium-channel Blocker drug
3- Metformin
4- Methotrexate (causing the depletion of Folic acid)
5- Alcohol (Beer may not increase Homocysteine levels. This is due to the Vitamin B6 content of Beer inhibiting the usual alcohol (ethanol)-induced increase in Homocysteine levels. 
6- Tabacco
7- Coffee
8- Vegetarian diet
9- Diabetic type 2
10- Hypothyroidism
11- Stress

Substances may lower Homocysteine levels

1- Amino acid (Arginine, Cystine, NAC, S-Adenosylmethionine, Serine, Taurine)
2- Dietary Fiber
3- Thyroxine may lower elevated Homocysteinelevels especially in Hypothyroidism patients.
4- Omega-3 Fatty acid
5- Selenium
6- Copper; by functioning as a cofactor for the methionine Synthase enzyme.
7- Aspirin
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8- Folic acid; in form of Methyl Tetrahydrofolate (MTHF) form is required for the conversion of Homocysteine to methionine which prevents the accumulation of toxic levels of homocysteine):
9- Vitamin B12; may facilitate the conversion of Homocysteine back to methionine lowering elevated Homocysteine levels.
10- Vitamin B6, B2, and vitamin C
11- Vitamin E;  may inhibit the ability of Homocysteine to stimulate the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol and inhibit the ability of Homocysteineto cause memory impairment. 
12- Melatonin; inhibit the toxic effects associated with Homocyteine due to the antioxidant properties of Melatonin. 
13- Curcumin
14- Exercise
15- Wine in moderation

Walnuts may lower total serum cholesterol, LDL and Lipoprotein (a) levels,
Of all Nuts, Walnuts contain the highest content of the important Essential Fatty Acid, 

Walnuts are a rich source of Vitamins and Minerals

1. Niacin (B3)
2. Thiamin (B6)
3. Riboflavin (B)
4. Folic acid as Folate (B)
5. Pantothenic acid
6. Vitamin C
7. Vitamin E
8. Calcium 
9. Magnesium
10. Zinc
11. Iron
12. Potassium
13. Sodium 

Walnuts are richer than most nuts in polyunsaturated fats (good fats) and have a high amount of Omega-3 fatty acid (ALA) alpha-linolenic acid
Omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic acid) 72%
Lutein (beta-carotene)
Zeaxanthinas (phytosterols)

Antioxidants
Ellagic acid
Melatonin
L-Arginine high in raw walnuts
Catechin
phytic acid
Walnuts also are a good source of dietary fiber. According to the National Institutes of Health (NAH), walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acid that have been shown to help improve Heart health.