| Not just any carbohydrate but mannose in a complex | | | | had no nutritional value but they contain glucose, |
| molecular structure, the reason for this was the | | | | galactose and mannose all are known to be able to |
| Mannose had to be stabilized which required it to | | | | help boost the immune system of the body. |
| bond to something else in order to remain stable. This | | | | Saps and gums also contain things like galactose, |
| was the first step in discovering that Glyconutrients | | | | rhamnose, arabinose and glucuronic acid, xylose and |
| played an important part in the communication and | | | | arabinoglactan depending on the gum or sap you are |
| function of the body on a cellular level. | | | | looking at. These carbohydrate combinations can |
| If you would like to read, more about Glyconutrients | | | | have anti-inflammatory benefits, anti allergic benefits; |
| there are a significant number of journals and | | | | assist in blocking cancer promoting agents and aid in |
| periodicals that can be obtained which contain | | | | the recovery of illnesses like chronic fatigue |
| information on Glyconutrients and the studies done | | | | syndrome. |
| on them. Some of these are Scientific America, MIT's | | | | If you are looking for something natural to help your |
| Technology review even Harpers Biochemistry a | | | | body consider adding mushrooms, saps and gums to |
| medical textbook contains information on | | | | your diet or foods which contain these naturally |
| Glyconutrients and their importance. | | | | occurring foods. This will help to provide you with the |
| Natural sources of Glyconutrients are all around us | | | | Glyconutrients you need to maintain a healthy and |
| and surprisingly easy to come by. The first is | | | | active system. |
| Mushrooms, for a long time people believed these | | | | |