Frequently Asked Questions About Glyconutrients (from GlycoInformation.com)

What exactly are glyconutritionals?
Glyconutrients are, simply put, food. They are nutrients that we don't get in today's diet because we no longer forage for our food off the land and, therefore, we don't access these sugars which are available from plant roots and fungus, for example. The glyconutrient complex is a proprietary blend of plant-derived sugars that are available in powder or capsule form.

Do glyconutrients have side effects?
Because these are just food, they've not been found to have side effects or to interact with pharmaceuticals or herbal products -- kind of like eating broccoli. In fact, a physician friend of mine is a last resort for children who have birth defects and childhood illnesses. She has been known to give these children very large amounts of glyconutrients through feeding tubes with no side effects and very positive results.

Can I buy glyconutrients at my local health food store?
The glyconutrient complex that contains all 8 essential sugars is available primarily through distributors. One reason for this is that this technology is so new that the public has not generally heard of it and requires an education before purchasing. You can purchase single sugars such as glucosamine which is known to reduce inflammation caused by arthritis.

So where can I purchase these glyconutrients?
The person who referred you to this website is probably a distributor of glyconutritional products. Just contact them if you're interested in purchasing product or obtaining more detailed information about glyconutrients.

Why has my doctor never heard of glyconutrients?
Most physicians attended medical school before this technology began being published so profusely. It wasn't until 1996 that one of the primary medical textbooks, Harper's Biochemistry, published a chapter on glyconutrients. Although there are nearly 5,000 articles published daily pertaining to glycobiology, it is still not common knowledge. Physicians are inundated with new information primarily from pharmaceutical companies and this product being a neutraceutical, it is less known by today's doctors.

The Hundred-Year Lie : Review of How Food and Medicine Are Destroying Your Health

From Publishers Weekly
This provocative and frightening look at the synthetic chemicals used by the processed foods, pharmaceutical and chemical industries delivers an excellent, up-to-date summary of "what is really in our food, water, vitamins, prescription drugs, childhood vaccines, cosmetics, and in our homes." Former Wall Street Journal investigative journalist Fitzgerald (Mugged by the State) takes aim at the belief that "lab-created synthetics are as benign as—and more effective than—naturally occurring foods and medicines." The "hundred-year lie" dates from 1906, the year Congress enacted the Pure Food and Drug Act. Utilizing a range of articles from science journals and government reports, along with interviews with scientists and environmentalists, Fitzgerald looks at synthetic chemicals—from artificial sweeteners to antidepressants—that are diminishing our health. Throughout, Fitzgerald explodes various myths such as that one right dose of a particular drug works for everyone and that all food additives have been tested for safety. Still, Fitzgerald's faith in Eastern and other natural healing processes will not convince everyone. The author concludes with practical steps for "choosing a diet of pure foods and a lifestyle free of synthetics." (June)
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