I decided to look into vitamin E a little bit (haven't gotten far yet but I've started).
First thing I learned: vitamin E is actually eight different antioxidants within the same family. Second thing I learned, vitamin E loses its antioxidant "power" when it neutralizes a free radical, but that "power" can be restored by another antioxidant which isn't effected in the same manner (for example, vitamin C).
From this site:
(alpha-tocopherol is one form of vitamin E)
Wikipedia has this to say about Protein kinase C (PKC):
One of the functions which PKC controls is the stimulation of enzymes responsible for sodium-potassium balance within the body and within cells. Stimulation of one of these enzymes tells cells to keep potassium and get rid of sodium. It also has an effect on the Purines and the citric cycles.
As I said, I haven't gotten very far into it yet, but I intend to do more in the next couple of days. It really seems like this may be a key component of what we've been researching, just based on what I've seen thus far.
That's all I have time to write for now, but there is a reason for the title.
First thing I learned: vitamin E is actually eight different antioxidants within the same family. Second thing I learned, vitamin E loses its antioxidant "power" when it neutralizes a free radical, but that "power" can be restored by another antioxidant which isn't effected in the same manner (for example, vitamin C).
From this site:
Quote:
| Several other functions of alpha-tocopherol have been identified that are not likely related to its antioxidant capacity. For instance, alpha-tocopherol is known to inhibit the activity of protein kinase C, an important cell-signaling molecule. Alpha-tocopherol appears to also affect the expression and activities of molecules and enzymes in immune and inflammatory cells. Additionally, alpha-tocopherol has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation and to enhance vasodilation (4, 5). |
Wikipedia has this to say about Protein kinase C (PKC):
Quote:
| A multiplicity of functions have been ascribed to PKC. Recurring themes are that PKC is involved in receptor desensitization, in modulating membrane structure events, in regulating transcription, in mediating immune responses, in regulating cell growth, and in learning and memory. |
As I said, I haven't gotten very far into it yet, but I intend to do more in the next couple of days. It really seems like this may be a key component of what we've been researching, just based on what I've seen thus far.
That's all I have time to write for now, but there is a reason for the title.
). I hope I'm seeing this correctly and not just trying to justify not messing around with yet another dietary change. Cause I think we're about to lose big corn (not little trace corn, I doubt, but I think corn chips and corn tortillas are goin' bye-bye).
