WHAT THE HECK IS NEU5GC & WHY SHOULD I CARE??
WHAT IS NEU5GC AND WHY DO I CARE (long answer)?
Neu5Gc is simply, a very simple sugar called a monosaccharide. In scientific terms, Neu5Gc is a Sialic Acid, a member of a family of 9 carbon structured monosaccharides that are found on the surface of our cells. It differs from regular sugar because it contains a carboxyl group (COOH) in its molecular structure, which readily donates a hydrogen ion (H+) in solution, thus lowering the pH level on the host cell, playing a crucial role in biological interactions on the cell surface everywhere it goes.
This all sounds SUGARY but us humans cannot synthesize Neu5Gc but we easily absorb Neu5Gc from the foods we eat through our small intestine into our blood system, swiftly traveling throughout our body cleaving on cells as it flows. Our autoimmune identifies it is “stranger danger” sending antibodies to attempt containment. All these antibodies flood our circulatory system raising inflammation, blood pressure, triggering autoimmune, while providing a pathway for diseases to flourish.
So what you eat matters. ALL the Red Meats we love, contains “Bad for You” Neu5Gc, which triggers antibodies that contribute to Inflammation & Chronic diseases such as Colon & other types of Cancers, Cardio Vascular (CVD), Autoimmune & Covid diseases.
So how do we diminish the Neu5Gc and does it affect taste? We use natural Probiotic strains to culture the meat to diminish Neu5gc while supporting our gut biome. After culturing we slow cook the cuts to melt connective tissues for tenderness at low temperatures that preserve the natural juices. These low and slow cooking technique slightly brake down the proteins developing the rich UMAMI flavor and making the protein more digestible and bioavailable. The culturing and slow cooking create a delicious, wonderful, rich flavor!
Additional Information
What is Neu5Gc and Why it Matters?
A red meat-derived glycan promotes inflammation and cancer progression | PNAS
Human uptake and incorporation of an immunogenic nonhuman dietary sialic acid – PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC218710