From: Alex Ramonsky (alex@ramonsky.com)
Date: Sun Sep 07 2003 - 19:29:02 MDT
Robert J. Bradbury wrote:
>On Mon, 8 Sep 2003, Alex Ramonsky wrote:
>
>The promotion of obesity/diabetes/insulin resistance issues are complex
>because it looks like Insulin-Like-Growth-Factor (or related hormones)
>are involved. Those in turn may be related to the "rate" of operation
>of the mitochondria which in turn may be related to free radical production
>and damage to DNA which in turn may be related to DNA double strand breaks
>and repair which corrupts the genetic code. So in general, I would agree
>that it seems like a good idea to avoid 'spikes'. We probably are not
>naturally evolved to handle them. But in terms of what kills us I'd
>place more emphasis on obesity rather than on 'spikes'.
>
I get the impression that back of and behind obesity is the same gene
transcription series that handles not only depreciation but
predisposition to anxiety/depression/fear. If I'm right, you shouldn't
get obesity in anyone who never 'spikes'.
>
>
>
>>Actually I meant to ask about this...I though the FDA had banned
>>aspartame in the USA due to finding problems with brain damage in kids?
>>
>>
>
>Nada. I just read the label on the bottle of diet coke in my fridge
>and in addition to caffeine, aspartame is on the ingredient list.
>Interestingly it also has a warning about containing phenylalanine.
>
I know. I like phenylalanine. I could roll in it. Bit cheeky though;
neuroactive substances in kids' drinks...I just got this mad internal
video of an advert for Ritalin Cola : )
I'm now wondering where this rumor came from about america banning
aspartame...??
I avoid it because I keep such careful track of what's going on between
my ears and it might confuse things, that's all.
>It may be yet another one of those substances where due to genetic
>differences "your mileage may vary". So its a complicated mess
>
'yet another' is indeed apt.
>--
>one may deny oneself the sensual pleasures of life making life
>really uninteresting, causing depression that leads to suicide, OR
>one may consume a natural substance (glucose) that may accelerate
>protein glycosylation and may promote obesity and therefore a somewhat
>premature death, OR one may consume aspartame which may not make one
>age faster but may alter ones brain chemistry in undetermined ways.
>
>So, pick your poison.
>
I think most people do all of it and more : ) But I think the
depression actually causes aging faster or at least as fast as the
obesity/whatever else would.
Best,
AR
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