Autophagy and Blood Clots ~ WIP:
Steep Me Self Help combinations are a wonderful way to get health benefits outside of the standard tea leaf. The blends in our Work in Progress section are still in their testing phases…. We would love for you to try the blends and give us feedback on how you felt they were working. All our teas go through a thorough testing phase to ensure we are finding success in the combination. Once we have 100 people or more evaluating the blend and we are starting to see the same results in 60 or more of the testers…these blends will move to the Self-Help section. This blend was built to help assist your body’s natural process of clearing out and replacing damaged cell parts with new ones to regenerate new ones. It always occurs within your body. It is your body’s natural cellular recycling system… “Auto” means self and “phagy” means eat – the literal meaning of autophagy is “self-eating.” It allows a cell to disassemble its junk parts and repurpose the salvageable bits and pieces into new, usable cell parts. A cell can discard the parts it does not need. This blend can also help the body get rid of virus infected cells…riding the body of any unwanted virus. What is Autophagy? Autophagy is the body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells, to regenerate newer, healthier cells, according to Priya Khorana, PhD, in nutrition education from Columbia University. “Auto” means self and “phagy” means eat. So, the literal meaning of autophagy is “self-eating.” It is also referred to as “self-devouring.” While that may sound like something you never want to happen to your body, it is beneficial to your overall health. This is because autophagy is an evolutionary self-preservation mechanism through which the body can remove dysfunctional cells and recycle parts of them for cellular repair and cleaning. The main benefits of autophagy seem to come in the form of anti-aging principles. In fact, Petre says it is best known as the body’s way of turning the clock back and creating younger cells. Khorana points out that when our cells are stressed, autophagy is increased to protect us, which helps enhance your lifespan.
Additionally, registered dietitian, Scott Keatley, RD, CDN, says that in times of starvation, autophagy keeps the body going by breaking down cellular material and reusing it for necessary processes. “Of course, this takes energy and cannot continue forever, but it gives us more time to find nourishment,” he adds. At the cellular level, Petre says the benefits of autophagy include: removing toxic proteins from the cells that are attributed to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease ~ recycling residual proteins ~ providing energy and building blocks for cells that could still benefit from repair ~ on a larger scale, it prompts regeneration and healthy cells Autophagy is receiving a lot of attention for the role it may play in preventing or treating cancer, too. “Autophagy declines as we age, so this means cells that no longer work or may do harm are allowed to multiply, which is the MO of cancer cells,” explains Keatley. While all cancers start from some sort of defective cells, Petre says that the body should recognize and remove those cells, often using autophagic processes. That is why some researchers are looking at the possibility that autophagy may lower the risk of cancer. While there is no scientific evidence to back this up, Petre says some suggest that many cancerous cells can be removed through autophagy. “This is how the body polices the cancer villains,” she explains. “Recognizing and destroying what went wrong and triggering the repairing mechanism does contribute to lowering the risk of cancer.” Researchers believe that innovative studies will lead to insight that will help them target autophagy as a therapy for cancer. Remember that autophagy means “self-eating.” So, it makes sense that intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets are known to trigger autophagy. “Fasting is [the] most effective way to trigger autophagy,” explains Petre. “Ketosis, a diet high in fat and low in carbs brings the same benefits of fasting without fasting, like a shortcut to induce the same beneficial metabolic changes,” she adds. “By not overwhelming the body with an external load, it gives the body a break to focus on its own health and repair.” In the keto diet, you get about 75 percent of your daily calories from fat, and 5 to 10 percent of your calories from carbs. This shift in calorie sources causes your body to shift its metabolic pathways. It will begin to use fat for fuel instead of the glucose that is derived from carbohydrates. In response to this restriction, your body will begin to start producing ketone bodies that have many protective effects. Khorana says studies suggest that ketosis can also cause starvation-induced autophagy, which has neuroprotective functions. “Low glucose levels occur in both diets and are linked to low insulin and high glucagon levels,” explains Petre. And glucagon level is the one that initiates autophagy. “When the body is low on sugar through fasting or ketosis, it brings the positive stress that wakes up the survival repairing mode,” she adds. One non-diet area that may also play a role in inducing autophagy is exercise. According to one animal study, physical exercise may induce autophagy in organs that are part of metabolic regulation processes. This can include the muscles, liver, pancreas, and adipose tissue. Autophagy: Definition, Diet, Fasting, Cancer, Benefits, and More
What are Blood Clots? A blood clot is a clump of blood that has changed from a liquid to a gel-like or semisolid state. Clotting is a necessary process that can help prevent excessive blood loss when you have a cut, for example. Thrombosis is when a blood clot forms and reduces blood flow. There are two types: Arterial thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in an artery. Venous thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein. When a clot forms inside one of your veins, it may dissolve on its own. However, sometimes a clot does not dissolve on its own, or part of it breaks off and travels elsewhere in your circulatory system. When this happens, the blood clot may get stuck elsewhere and restrict blood flow, known as embolism. These situations can be extremely dangerous and even life threatening. Blood Clot Symptoms: What Does a Blood Clot Feel Like?
We combined our Japanese Matcha Green tea and herbs to help enhance your body’s ability to increase Autophagy. Matcha green tea is rich in polyphenol EGCG and has several health benefits. One of its benefits is enhancing autophagy by mimicking the effects of calorie restriction. Some even refer to matcha as autophagy-tea. Other benefits include boosting brain function, supporting your liver, protecting your heart, and helping weight loss. We also added Steep Me Medical Mushroom Blend since they are potent adaptogens and anti-inflammatories that activate autophagy. They have the highest ORAC measurement in the world for their antioxidant properties. They also improve red blood cell functioning. Ginger is included because it is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory herbs out there. Ginger has over one hundred chemical compounds. Gingerol is its most powerful active compound with a variety of powerful health benefits. Ginger may enhance autophagy, decrease inflammation, and lower pain levels. It has been shown to reduce inflammation and pain related to exercise, osteoarthritis, intestinal issues, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. Cacao is the root of all chocolate in the world. Dark chocolate and not high sugar content chocolate is good for your body. Cacao induces autophagy in the liver cells. The phenolic compound contained in cacao acts as an antioxidant and prevents apoptosis in the cells. Also, Cacao has significant effects on preventing cardiovascular diseases by inducing autophagy in the heart. Acai was added because it can contribute to a younger-acting brain by promoting autophagy. We think of autophagy as the body’s way of reuse, renew, recycle. The natural autophagy process declines as you age, which allows more toxins and free radicals to multiply and wreak havoc in the brain. Stimulating autophagy with acai berries may reduce toxins in the brain, which as a result may lower the risk for brain decline, including lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other forms of dementia.
We also added Turmeric because it is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant herb with a potent active compound, curcumin. Turmeric may enhance autophagy, decrease inflammation, and lower pain levels. Research has shown that turmeric may benefit inflammation related to ulcerative colitis, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and lupus. Plus, we added extra Black Pepper to help aid the absorption of the Curcumin in the Turmeric. Oregano, Sage, and Rosemary were added because they possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that may enhance autophagy. No wonder they have been used as natural remedies for centuries. Research has shown their potent anti-inflammatory properties as well. Rosemary, for example, may reduce pain and inflammation in those with rheumatoid arthritis. Citrus Bergamot and Ginseng are rich in antioxidant flavonoids that offer fantastic benefits for your health, heart health, and cholesterol and may enhance autophagy plus Ginseng stabilizes blood sugar levels and promotes hormonal health. Zinc, Garlic, and Onion have been added to help the body shed any virus that may be lurking in the background and causing a decrease is Autophagy. And finally, we added White Willow Bark and Shave grass because they have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that help with disease and infection.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us. We would love to help! This blend has been successful already but wants to make sure we see enough results to ensure it has positive effects. Please let us know how you are feeling or if you have any testing done – your results – we would love to keep track of our other clients. Please send all updates to [email protected]. Thanks for trying.
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Features Autophagy and Blood Clots ~ WIP:
- Ready to Go
- Lots of individual flavor based on the ingredients.
- All Wildcrafted Herbs
- All Organic where Wildcrafted is not available.
- Sample Contains 25 Capsules
- Active Plan 1 Capsule a Day
- Caffeine: Little
Ingredients: Steep Me Proprietary Organic and Wildcrafted Blend of Japanese Ceremony Grade Matcha Tea, Steep Me Medical Mushroom Blend, Ginger Root, Cacao Nibs, Acai, Turmeric, Black Peppercorns, Oregano, Sage, Rosemary, Citrus Bergamot, Ginseng, Zinc, Garlic, Onion, White Willow Bark and Shave Grass.
Alternatively, try our Neuropathy Phyto~Nutrition Capsules OR Neuromuscular Health Phyto~Nutrition Tea OR Blood Thinner Micro~Nutrition Capsules
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Not Safe for Breastfeeding
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