What are Aquaporins?

Aquaporins, also known as ‘water channels,’ are integral membrane proteins that conduct water molecules in and out of cells in the human body. Aquaporins from food sources are highly stable in food preparation and therefore may reach the gastrointestinal as intact proteins or peptides. In cases of breakdown in immunological tolerance, aquaporins from foods may become antigenic, and the immune reaction against them could result in antibody production. Aquaporins from food sources show similarity to human aquaporin, and thus they have high potential for triggering autoimmunity to nervous system tissues.

The presence of salivary antibodies to Corn is an indication of loss of mucosal tolerance and the onset of food immune reactivity. The offending food and its known cross-reactive foods should be eliminated from the diet. Adverse reactions to Corn have been reported.

Corn gluten activates mucosal neutrophils and eosinophils, which enhance mucosal nitric oxide produce and thus exacerbates the gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions found in Celiac disease and other inflammatory bowel disorders.

Corticosterone, also known as 17-deoxycortisol, is a steroid hormone of the corticosteroid type produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands. Corticosterone has multiple effects on memory. The main effects are seen through the impact of stress on emotional memories as well as long term memory. With emotional memories, corticosterone is largely associated with fear memory recognition. Not only does corticosterone have effects on emotional memories but memory recognition and consolidation as well.

Corticosterone, also known as 17-deoxycortisol, is a steroid hormone of the corticosteroid type produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands. Corticosterone has multiple effects on memory. The main effects are seen through the impact of stress on emotional memories as well as long term memory. With emotional memories, corticosterone is largely associated with fear memory recognition. Not only does corticosterone have effects on emotional memories but memory recognition and consolidation as well.

Corticosterone is a precursor hormone to aldosterone. Research is limited in the clinical significance of both elevated or low corticosterone and may be due to levels of precursor hormones.

Corticosterone, also known as 17-deoxycortisol, is a steroid hormone of the corticosteroid type produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands. Corticosterone has multiple effects on memory. The main effects are seen through the impact of stress on emotional memories as well as long term memory. With emotional memories, corticosterone is largely associated with fear memory recognition. Not only does corticosterone have effects on emotional memories but memory recognition and consolidation as well.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli. Levels naturally peak in the morning and then reach their lowest point at night. A high blood cortisol level at night may indicate a problem with the adrenal glands; however, individuals who work at night and sleep during the day will have an inversed pattern.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stressors, both daily (e.g. waking up, low blood sugar) and unusual (e.g. emotional upset, infections, injury, surgery). Cortisol levels are highest in the morning, and then drop steadily throughout the day to their lowest point during sleep.

Cortisol is essential in regulating and mobilizing the immune system against infections and reducing inflammation. It helps to mobilize glucose, the primary energy source for the brain, and maintain normal blood sugar levels. While normal levels of cortisol are essential for life and optimal functioning of other hormones, particularly thyroid hormone, chronically elevated levels can be detrimental to health. Stress and persistently elevated cortisol levels can contribute to premature aging and chronic illness.

Under the direction of the hypothalamus and pituitary, and controlled by a negative feedback loop, the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex is stimulated to produce cortisol in response to circadian peaks and troughs in ACTH synthesis in addition to various types of stressors such as emotional/psychological, physical (injury, exercise), chemical, pathological (viruses, bacteria, etc.).

The feedback loop is commonly referred to as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.

In a normal nonstressed state cortisol production is at its highest upon waking and declines steadily during the day, reaching its lowest point at bedtime.

Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stressors, both daily (e.g. waking up, low blood sugar) and unusual (e.g. emotional upset, infections, injury, surgery). Cortisol levels are highest in the morning, and then drop steadily throughout the day to their lowest point during sleep.

Cortisol is essential in regulating and mobilizing the immune system against infections and reducing inflammation. It helps to mobilize glucose, the primary energy source for the brain, and maintain normal blood sugar levels. While normal levels of cortisol are essential for life and optimal functioning of other hormones, particularly thyroid hormone, chronically elevated levels can be detrimental to health. Stress and persistently elevated cortisol levels can contribute to premature aging and chronic illness.

Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stressors, both daily (e.g. waking up, low blood sugar) and unusual (e.g. emotional upset, infections, injury, surgery). Cortisol levels are highest in the morning, and then drop steadily throughout the day to their lowest point during sleep.

Cortisol is essential in regulating and mobilizing the immune system against infections and reducing inflammation. It helps to mobilize glucose, the primary energy source for the brain, and maintain normal blood sugar levels. While normal levels of cortisol are essential for life and optimal functioning of other hormones, particularly thyroid hormone, chronically elevated levels can be detrimental to health. Stress and persistently elevated cortisol levels can contribute to premature aging and chronic illness.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.