Guest guest Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I found a list that shows which are the worst offenders of foods with the highest salicylate values : http://www.zipworld.com.au/~ataraxy/Salicylates_list.html I hope that it is correct? " What are Phenols? " A group of natural and synthetic compounds that are ingested or produced to varying degrees by the body or by microbes in the intestine contain a benzene ring with one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to it. When this attachment occurs, they become phenolic compounds. These compounds possess unique chemical properties. They are very soluble both in organic solvents (like alcohol, ether, and the fatty components of the body) and in water (aqueous solution), where they are strongly acidic. They exert toxic effects in the brain, where normally certain enzymes prevent their accumulation. The Feingold Program is a diet regimen which eliminates many dietary sources of phenolic compounds. Similarly, antifungal medications eliminate microbes (yeasts and other fungi) in the intestine which produce a wide variety of phenolic compounds. " Now what is fascinating to me is that some of the phenols are produced in your own body! Yeasts in your own gut produce phenols and correcting gut dysbiosis (altered gut ecology) is vital. That would entail the use of good probiotics and antifungals e.g. oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract (GSE) to elimate phenol-producing organisms. You see we can be good and avoid all the problem goods, but if the organisms in our gut are making them we are still in trouble. DeanSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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