PART FIVE - CELLULAR TRANSPORT

Hop on the bus Gus, Make a New Plan Sam…..

The BODY says - “Listen to Me”.

Our cells need nutrition just as we do. They are our building blocks for everything we do. Just as we rely on transportation to get us to work, the grocery store, and every where else, our cells rely on a transport system that brings them essential nutrition. Fats, carbs, and proteins are the essential nutrients required for our cells to operate. Each of these have their own separate carrier or transport vehicle. Also, each carrier is genetically unique to each of us individually. The transport system is naturally influenced by our lifestyle, diet, and environment.

Our fat carrier - the lipoprotein system - AKA our cholesterol proteins.

Our carbohydrate carrier - glucose - once glucose gets in the cell its transport is controlled by a complex system of hormones, of which the most important is insulin.

Our protein carrier - amino acids and albumin. Protein is needed by all cells to maintain cellular structure and function. Albumin, like cholesterol, is made in the liver.

Vitamins and minerals also have their own carriers - Fat soluble vits are carried by same lipoproteins that carry fat. Other water soluble vits are carried by different transporters.

A glitch in the carrier, a traffic jam, a delay can cause damaging consequences when the nutrients can’t get to the cells. And yes, you guessed it, over time if not corrected, this can lead to dis - ease - chronic illness.

Defects in fat transport - chronic heart disease/stroke

Defects in carbohydrate transport - diabetes and dementia.

Defects in protein transport - muscle loss.

Defects in vitamin and mineral transport - osteoporosis, anemia, and others.

On top of that you need your lymphatic system and circulatory system to be working well to keep the traffic moving. Your heart is pumping away but your lymphatic system requires movement to trigger its function and filtering effects. So exercise and massage, practicing yoga and its inverting postures, all attribute to health because it stimulates the lymphatic system which plays a role in cell transportation.

Take away - We want to fix defects in our cellular transport system and/or keep it operating.

We have reasons for having cholesterol and should pay attention as their are other important cellular substances such as CoQ10 and neurosteroids that play a role in cell function.

Omega 3 fatty acids are important cellular building materials for ensuring proper brain, eye, heart, and kidney function. Cod liver oil excellent source and contains vit A & D.

The lymphatic system function is essential for efficient transport of fats and fat-soluble vitamins So - exercise - do yoga - get a massage - next time you do “legs up the wall’ pose, you will know why the yogis added to their practice.

Questions to ask yourself:

1. Do you frequently experience brain fog and find it hard to focus?
2. Is your blood sugar count higher that it should be?
3. Do you frequently suffer from digestive problems if you eat high-protein foods?
4. Do you feel sleepy from time to time, especially after meals?
5. Do you have weight gain around the middle?
6. Have your blood triglycerides gone up?
7. Do you have high blood pressure?
8. Have you noticed a loss of muscle over that last few years?
9. Is your LDL cholesterol high?
10. Do you take a statin?
11. Have you been told you have low H&H or low albumin in your blood?
12. Has your doctor told you to cut down on fats and cholesterol in your diet?
13. Have you been told you have reduced kidney function?
14. Is your vision as sharp as it once was?
15. Do you have concerns about the health of your heart and blood vessels?

Reference: “The Disease Delusion” by Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland

As usual, I give you more links to explore - Knowledge is power:). Save your answers - finding solutions is key.

Understanding Carbohydrates: not a 4 letter word:)

https://askthescientists.com/qa/carbohydrates/?id=13299749&source=copiedlink

Proteins - functions - transport - 50 and older??? Read what happens!

https://askthescientists.com/qa/protein/?id=13299749&source=copiedlink

Fats - 3 Myths you want to know!

https://askthescientists.com/qa/fat/?id=13299749&source=copiedlink

Hop on the bus Gus, Make a New Plan Sam…..

The BODY says - “Listen to Me”.

Thanks again for joining me and learning the 7 Core Processes of our Bodies!!!

Reset, Rejuvenate, Renew!

BE YOU!

Till next time - once again, keep up with your health. Schedule routine appointments with your health care provider and as needed if your body is talking back to you!

Janet.