What the heck is Neu5Gc?
What the Heck is Neu5Gc?
Neo5Gc is a naturally occurring Sialic Acid “simple sugar” that is found on the cells of many mammals (meat) EXCEPT humans. It has a special molecular structure that plays a crucial role in biological interaction everywhere it goes.
Why Should I Care about Neu5Gc?
When we consume meat such as beef, lamb, pork and dairy with Neu5Gc, it is easily absorbed into our blood system, swiftly traveling throughout our body attaching onto cells as it flows. Our Autoimmune System identifies it as “stranger danger” sending antibodies to attempt containment. They flood our circulatory system causing inflammation while contributing to chronic illnesses such as Cardio Vascular Diseases, Cancers & Autoimmune.
How Does Neu5Gc Induce Inflammation?
When we consume meat products, the Neu5Gc is absorbed into the body and is metabolically incorporated into the glycocalyx of the blood vessels traveling through our body cleaving on cells, joints and even on the blood brain barrier. The body’s immune system recognizes the incorporate molecules as a foreign antigen prompting the production of specific anti-Neu5Gc antibodies. This interaction between circulating antibodies and the Neu5Gc molecules on the human cells triggers chronic inflammatory response called xenosialitis.
What are the effect of Neu5Gc inflammation?
Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Diseases: This chronic inflammation have been linked to higher blood pressure by damaging the lining of blood vessels, increasing arterial stiffness, and vascular remodeling all caused by immune cell activation resulting in the progression of cardiovascular diseases.
Cancer: Research has found an association between Neu5Gc induced inflammation and an increased rick of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. The Neu5Gc antibodies significantly increased carcinoma incidence
What can I do about Neu5Gc in the foods I love?
We can’t cut it, age it or cook it away, but we can diminish Neu5Gc with the help of “good for you” healthy beneficial probiotics. The probiotics utilize Neu5Gc as a food thus diminishing the content while supporting our gut biome as a postbiotic. After culturing we slow cook at low temperatures that slightly brakes down the proteins developing rich umami flavor and making the proteins more digestible and bioavailable. Delicious meats that you love without the “bad stuff”.
OVERALL TAKEAWAY
Less Neu5Gc coming from meat you love means lower related antibodies, thus stable blood pressure, less pressure on your heart, better blood flow, more nutrients and oxygen to your body and brain.
