MCS 3g Etiology: CAR Nutritional Considerations Abstract

[michael edward badolato jr]

CAR Nutitional Considerations

Abstract

This review includes a seven point nutritional summary:
1) 2 lbs nutritious vegetables for C, B2, Folate, A, E, K, Calcium, Potassium, and N-3 18-3 alpha linolenic essential fatty acid (EFA).
2) marginal vegetables such as beans and tubers may present excessive viscous fiber including pectin - having a flattening effect on the small intestinal villi. Medium chain sugars may increase flatulence and glycoalkaloids in potatoes cause body odor.
3) 7 oz meat/fish/poultry provides protein, B-12, iron absorption enhancement, and supports skeletal muscle carnitine transport capacity. Pork and poultry are low in B-12.
4) whole wheat has high fiber and digestion resistant starch (RS) - too much bulk if consumed to meet all calorie needs. About 1% of the population may be wheat intolerant - expressed as celiac disease.
5) oats have a high proportion of rapidly fermenting viscous fiber - insufficient bulk and fermentation to the distal portion of the large intestine.
6) brown rice has optimal fiber - nutrients include magnesium, phosphorous, iron, zinc, selenium, B-1, niacin, B-6, pantothenic acid, and N-6 18-2 linoleic EFA. Digestive interference may occur if sugar in fruit and sweet vegetables, or greasy foods are consumed at the same time.
7) refined carbohydrate - sugar and refined grains, added fats and oils, too much fruit, and most commercial breads having added sweeteners, fats, and oils may increase systemic oxidative stress - prodiabetic and atherogenic.
Further discussion shows N-6 and N-3 in proper quantity and proportion can be obtained from whole foods without added oils, vitamin C optimal at 200 mg/day, protein requirements to maximize GSH synthesis and reduce inflammation 30% higher than RDA/DRI recommendations, and fish intake having benefits - protein, B-12, iron absorption enhancement, support of skeletal muscle carnitine capacity - and hazards - mercury and other contaminants - especially in fatty fish.