Re: just getting started

From: Alex Ramonsky (alex@ramonsky.com)
Date: Sun Sep 07 2003 - 19:29:02 MDT

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    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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