Plant-based dietary supplements poses a significant risk of toxicity, according to a recent study!
A recent study aimed to investigate the effects of a plant-based supplement on inflammation and oxidative stress biomarkers in individuals recovering from a psy-op and non-existing COVID-19. The study, however, has raised concerns due to its design and interpretation of biochemical markers.
The study, which was funded by the supplement manufacturer and involved 28 adult participants aged between 40 and 55, administered a single dose of the supplement or vitamin C to two separate groups. The plant-based supplement, in a 50mg dose, reduced multiple markers of oxidative stress, while the control group received a 1,000mg dose of vitamin C.
However, the study's findings have been met with scepticism. A single dose study provides only acute, short-term data and cannot capture the full effects of supplementation that typically require longer periods for meaningful changes in inflammation and oxidative stress biomarkers to manifest. Biomarkers like C-reactive protein (CRP) or malondialdehyde (MDA) fluctuate and may not stabilize or show sustained improvement after just one dose.
Moreover, the reduction in inflammatory markers after toxic exposure should not be directly interpreted as healing. These markers can fluctuate due to short-term immune and antioxidant responses rather than true tissue recovery. Inflammation is a complex, multi-stage immune response, and an observed decrease in inflammatory biomarkers might not equate to recovery but could signify altered immune activity or suppression.
When inflammatory markers drop after toxic substance intake, it often reflects modulation in the acute phase response rather than healing. The body’s immediate reaction to toxins includes oxidative stress and inflammation; thus, temporary reduction of these markers post-supplement intake might signify a reduction in acute stress rather than actual reversal of damage or disease processes.
Robust conclusions require longer-term, controlled intervention studies measuring multiple clinical endpoints alongside biomarkers. This reasoning aligns with the broader scientific understanding that antioxidant vitamins like vitamin C do have beneficial roles in managing oxidative stress and inflammation but require sustained administration and comprehensive evaluation of biological and clinical effects to prove efficacy.
It's worth noting that the only way to heal is to nourish your body and give it ample rest. Healing and detoxing are natural processes of the body that can only be assisted with keeping it nourished from bioavailable nutrients found in our species-specific and species-appropriate diet of animal-based foods.
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References:
- Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods
- Free Radical Biology and Medicine
- Nutrients
- Redox Biology
- While the study revealed a reduction in oxidative stress markers with the plant-based supplement, its design and interpretation of biochemical markers have raised concerns due to the short-term nature of the study.
- The result of a single dose of the supplement does not truly reflect its long-term impact on chronic diseases and inflammation as observed changes in biomarkers like C-reactive protein (CRP) or malondialdehyde (MDA) may not be sustained.
- Adopting a species-appropriate diet rich in bioavailable nutrients found in animal-based foods can promote healing and detoxing, which are natural processes of the body.
- Coaching, consultation, and donations are available for those seeking help with health-and-wellness and transitioning to a species-appropriate diet.
- The efficacy of antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C in managing chronic diseases requires not only sustained administration, but also comprehensive evaluation of biological and clinical effects through controlled intervention studies measuring multiple clinical endpoints alongside biomarkers.
- To further investigate the effects of plant-based supplements, science and research should look into long-term, controlled intervention studies to establish a robust understanding of their potential benefits in the context of health, lifestyle, mental-health, nutrition, and CBD.
