Nutrigenomics: why Micronutrients & Vibrational Frequency are important

Nutrigenomic Overview
Nutritional genomics, or nutrigenomics, is the study of how foods affect our genes and how individual genetic differences can affect the way we respond to nutrients (and other naturally occurring compounds) in the foods we eat. Nutrigenomics has received much attention recently because of its potential for preventing, mitigating, or treating chronic disease, and certain cancers, through small but highly informative dietary changes. The conceptual basis for this new branch of genomic research can best be summarized by the following five tenets of nutrigenomics:

* Under certain circumstances and in some individuals, diet can be a serious risk factor for a number of diseases.

* Common dietary chemicals can act on the human genome, either directly or indirectly, to alter gene expression or structure.

* The degree to which diet influences the balance between healthy and disease states may depend on an individual’s genetic makeup.

* Some diet-regulated genes (and their normal, common variants) are likely to play a role in the onset, incidence, progression, and/or severity of chronic diseases.

* Dietary intervention based on knowledge of nutritional requirement, nutritional status, and genotype (i.e., "personalized nutrition") can be used to prevent, mitigate or cure chronic disease.

To Western Science and Medicine, the promise of nutritional genomics is an unprecedented reign of personalized medicine and health based upon an understanding of our nutritional needs, nutritional and health status, and our genotype. Nutrigenomics applications are likely to exceed that of even the human genome project. Chronic diseases (and some types of cancer) may be preventable, or at least delayed, by balanced, sensible diets. Knowledge gained from comparing diet/gene interactions in different populations may provide information needed to address the larger problem of global malnutrition and disease.

Ascended Health's view of Nutrigenomics

To us, there is an added bonus - our consciousness and vibrational patterns we affect onto our genes. Our emotions. Since it is difficult to measure, quantify and repeat (the scientific method), it will probably not be studied much by Western science until better quantitative feedback instruments are created.

However, despite the lack of clear scientific evidence, we innately know that our emotional state can trigger genes to either turn on or off, irregardless of nutrient status. Therefore, it is our contention that regardless of one's genotype (how you can potentially look), it is entirely possible to change one's phenotype (what actually look like) without the use of exogenous gene therapy. We can turn on genes with our thoughts, emotions and ingestion of foods that carry vibrational frequency.

In our view, Nutrigenomics is not about being resigned to what we have as DNA and conforming our life around it - we can actually change and dictate what parts of our DNA gets activated through vibrational frequency brought about by foods carrying certain energies. Depending on the foods we eat and the nutrients that actually cross the cell wall, we believe that we can activate regenerative DNA using "super-charged" micro-nutrients, conscious thought and emotional intention.

If you think of it as a car, the nutrients are the engine, the conscious thought is the driver and the emotional intention is the gas. Together, they form a vector that can move mountains or overcome disease.

For example, many people who refuse to succumb to cancer (e.g. Lance Armstrong), don't. While it is possible that the chemotherapeutic poisons poured into his body to kill off the cancer cells could have saved him alone, we are willing to bet that without his emotional makeup, his genetic makeup never would have made the jump to recovery.

It is our belief that emotions equal vibrational frequency. And that is what we add to our Nutrigenomic Supplements - we believe that they target which tissue, which cell type and where in the cell's DNA the vibration will be going to.

Nutritional Deficiencies and Low Vibration cause disease

Approximately 40 micronutrients are required in the human diet. Deficiencies in micronutrients can cause DNA damage and are associated with a number of serious human diseases (Table 1 - courtesy of UC Davis).

Table 1

According to UC Davis, adjusting human metabolism through diet, which would be specific for individuals with similar genotypes and ages, may "minimize damage to chromosomal and mitochondrial DNA optimizing health and prolonging the quality of life. Establishing optimal micronutrient intakes for minimizing human DNA damage should reduce the risk and onset of certain cancers, and other degenerative diseases associated with aging".

Some cases of micronutrient deficiencies are due to poor diet while others are due to genes not being able to process the nutrients correctly. Approximately, 50 human genetic diseases can be attributed to these so-called "enzyme polymorphisms". Conventional Western Medicine advises administration of high levels of the vitamin component of the corresponding coenzyme. We, however, espouse a more natural, wholesome and organic approach.

Ascended Health approach to Nutritional Deficiencies

Our approach uses natural supplements with high vibrational energy. Why? Your body recognizes it as its own. The more your body remembers, the better it will assimilate the nutrients. Taking man-made synthetically generated vitamins is not efficient; that is why you need so much of the said nutrient.

The main supplement we espouse is Marine Phytoplankton - it has been found to contain more micronutrients required for the human body than any other food known. We refer to it as the Ultimate Superfood. It contains the nine amino acids that the body cannot make. The essential fatty acids are also present (Omega 3 and Omega 6). Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D and major and trace minerals are all present in phtyoplankton.

We then use our proprietary methods to "Super Charge" the Phytoplankton with scalar vibrational energies.

Too much food & lack of ability to inhibit Oxidation causes Aging

Longevity research has revealed that being overweight can cause aging: Key genes involved in aging are regulated through a gene called SIRT1 (sirtuin 1). SIRT1 “monitors” the energy balance in the cell through the ratio of the energy molecules NAD+/NADH. Eating less actually has been found to increase NAD levels, activatinig SIRT1. The protein created by this gene alters the DNA structure and hence the expression of DNA. Research has shown that calorie restriction increases life span.

The ability to prevent oxidation also decreases with age, which leads to damage to proteins, membranes, and mitochondria. Oxidation alters protein structure directly or through changes in cell membrane structural fluidity and lowers the ability for the cells to interact properly with enzymes. Again, modern medicince recommends increased levels of vitamin precursors to restore full activity of these enzymes.

Ascended Health approach to Aging

Again, there is Marine Phytoplankton to the rescue. This supplement mainly has been found to specifically support and maintain the cell membrane. In fact, the micronutrients and electrolytes in marine phytoplankton are exactly what human cell membranes need to carry out their metabolism. Not surprisingly, the composition of human plasma, or fluid surrounding cell membranes, is similar to that of sea water. Relying solely on land-based food sources may lead to deficiencies in these micronutrients and electrolytes. Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body.

While transient sub-optimal nutrition may be forgiven, a constant diet lacking in these micronutrients will adversely affect every function, structure, and detoxification functions of the human cell. As noted above, our metabolism will suffer, leading to practically all diseases.

Good nutrition will enhance the structure and function of all organs in our bodies. Our brains, muscles, hearts, arteries, joints, bones, skin, hair, hormones, immune system, vision, digestion, kidneys, liver will carry out their jobs much better. Metabolically, our lipids, and sugars can be optimized, thus providing more overall energy, minimize weight problems, and improve sleep. These nutrients improve mental function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress, and mood swings.