paradox of parasites; Dr.S.Byrnes

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Hi bianca, list,

>>>>Here is the quote from NT:

" The problem of parasites in beef or lamb is easily solved. Simply freeze

the meat for 14 days. According to the United States Department of

Agriculture, this will kill off all parasites " (page 231 - second

edition) "

Thanks for the quote

Does anyone have an opinion on the ability of stomach acid to kill at least

*some* pathogenic bacteria that *might* be present on raw meat (as well as

raw vegetables, for that matter)? I've been looking into human stomach acid

pH recently, and found that it is very similar to that of dogs: 1-3 (I

believe this is typical fasting pH). It is argued that dogs, as carnivores,

can handle raw meat without problems, as that's what they've evolved on.

Well, so haven't we, no? The main difference being, of course, that dogs'

pre-domestication ancestors (grey wolves) evolved on a primarily whole prey

diet, whereas humans are known to have consumed plants as well as animal

flesh/organs.

So, my understanding is that two of our main *natural* defenses against

(some) pathogenic microbes is HCl with pH 1-3, and robust colonies of

beneficial bacteria...is this correct? Although, obviously some people are

not able to ward of bacterial diseases, since some become ill and even die

as a result of bacterial illness. I was extremely sick with salmonella

typhii myself, so can atest to this first hand!

Do we have any other 'natural' defenses against ingested pathogens, in

addition to HCl and 'friendly' bacteria?

Suze Fisher

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