Nutrition Notes

Table of Contents

Nutrition Notes

Author Stephen J. Gislason MD

Introduction

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Preface

Introduction

Food-Related Disease

Basic Biology

Food & Clinical Medicine

Nutritional Programming

Self-Responsible Therapy

Nutritional Therapy

The Goals of Nutritional Programming

Nutrients Redefined

Re-Classification of Food Components

Explain Symptoms

Steps to a Nutritional Program

Vitamins and Minerals

Biochemical Individuality

Food Group Selection

Nutrient Deficiency

Water Balance

The Alpha Nutrition Program

Methods of Diet Revision

The Alpha Concept

The Alpha Nutrition Program Sequence

Medication Support

Elemental Nutrient Formulas

Modular Nutrition and Nutrient Formulas

Energy

Electrolytes

Amino Acids

General References

Nutrition

A-2: Prenutrients

Nutrient Intake Goals

Nutrient Supplementation

High Nutrient Density

Proteins and Amino Acids

Protein Need

Enzymes

Amino Acids: Alphabet of Life

Amino Acid Requirements & Intolerance

Inborn Errors of Amino Acid Metabolism

Mitochondrial Amino Acid Processor

Amino Acids and Brain

Neurotransmitters

Amino Acid Disorders

Tardive Dyskinesia

Fats

Fatty Acids

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 6 Fatty Acids

Fat Transport and Utilization

Cholesterol & Atherosclerosis

Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes

Lecithin & Acetylcholine

Carbohydrates

Sugars

Carbohydrate Chemistry

Carbohydrate Polymers: Polysaccharides

Fiber

Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes 2 Prevalence

Diabetes 2 Features

Who Gets Diabetes?

Diabetes – Type 2 Management

The Importance of Diet Revision

Blood Sugar Regulation

Blood Sugar Monitoring

Reduce Sugar Intake

The Alpha DMX Concept

Human Energy

Cellular Energy Engines

Mitochondria

Skeletal Muscle Energetics

Minerals

Sodium and Potassium

Calcium

Magnesium

Iron

Zinc and Copper

Manganese

Iodine

Selenium

Silicon

Boron

Summary: Mineral Supplements

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Antioxidant Theory

Carotenoids

B Vitamins

Vitamin B1 Thiamin

Vitamin B2 Riboflavin

Vitamin B3 Niacin

Vitamin B6; Pyridoxine

Vitamin B12 - Cobalamin

Folic Acid

Biotin

Alcoholism and B Vitamin Deficiency

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin A

Vitamin D, Calciferols

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Nutrient Analysis

Appendices

Alpha Modular Nutrition

The Alpha Nutrient Formula Series

Alpha AAX - the Amino Acid Mix

Alpha PMX

Performance Nutrition

Alpha OMX

Alpha Nutrition Book List

Abstracts that illustrate the benefits of antioxidants:

Beta carotene: from biochemistry to clinical trials.

Beta-carotene supplementation, cancer incidence

Serum beta-cryptoxanthin and retinol predict smoking lung cancer risk in China.

The influence folic acid on colon cancer in women

Folate and carcinogenesis: an integrated scheme.

Primary and secondary carnitine deficiency syndromes.

Carnitine in neonatal nutrition.

 



 

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