Interview with Dr Steve Nugent

Can you tell us about your new book?

My new book is about missing nutrients. The first half talks about food – about what is not in our diets. It talks about the problems with corporate farming methods. It discusses organic versus inorganic produce, and why we need dietary supplements at all. The second half of the book deals with one of the most important of the missing nutrients – glyconutrients – which are fundamental for the correct structure and function of literally all cells in all biological systems.

What are glyconutrients?

On the surface of every cell there are receptor sites and each of these is like an antenna. Each one is programmed to receive a particular glyconutrient combined with a particular amino acid. When these two form together they become what is known as a ‘glycoprotein’. The receptor is then referred to as ‘glycosylated’. When it is glycosylated, it can function with a corresponding receptor. This enables cellular communication which is essential. Good communication between cells will regular proper immune function, such as whether or not your body produces more natural killer cells in the case of an infection or cancer. Information about the seriousness of the problem is transmitted between cells. In the case of glandular function, hormones cannot function unless a message is sent between glands which acts as a feedback loop to the brain which will, in turn, regulate how much of this or that is needed at any particular moment. This becomes vitally important for basic daily function. In fact, if a cell is not glycosylated, you cannot expect it to function correctly and you cannot expect a wellness response.

Does this affect the elimination of cell waste as well?

Absolutely. Glyconutrients are very important in supporting good colon health, digestion and elimination. You cannot produce enzymes, without the appropriate glyconutrients, which is vitally important for digestion. In fact there are more than 7,000 enzymes performing different functions. Most people tend to think that there are only the digestive enzymes.

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