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[Information on boosting immunity] Evidence of macrobiotics ③
[Immune power up information] Recently, the new coronavirus has taken the world by storm. In this corner, you can find information on how to build a body that can withstand corona, We will introduce excerpts from past musubi magazines and books published by Seishoku Publishing. The 10th installment is an article on macrobiotic evidence from "Musubi Magazine June 8" (6 parts in total). -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
“Strong scientific evidence for macrobiotics”
Many Reasons for Lower Mortality
underThis table is based on the XNUMX academic journal "Defense Hygiene" published regularly by the Japan Society of Defense Hygiene.11-12It was published in the paper published in the monthly issue, "What is the level of evidence for macrobiotics? Antithesis to low-carbohydrate diets or Western diets." Mr. Sakuta obtains the latest medical information by making full use of PubMed, a search engine for articles published in the world's major medical journals. I researched the evidence of macrobiotics, mainly referring to the knowledge about health that I obtained and the content systematized by Mr. Michio Kushi, who was active in the United States about macrobiotics. They found that most recommendations had some evidence of mortality reduction, except for 'no eggs' and 'low fat dairy products'.
Effective for small meals and short fasting
In addition to the grain-vegetarian diet and the whole food, in macrobiotics we warn against overeating and try to eat small meals. Regarding calorie restriction, Mr. Sakuta lists the following advantages. ・Activate the function of mitochondria and increase the amount at the same time to prevent aging ・Extends lifespan by inactivating aging enzyme (mTOR) ・Promoting autophagy (self-eating function) to suppress inflammation ・Increase brown fat to prevent obesity (weight loss) and type XNUMX diabetes ・It is also suggested that it may be useful in preventing other cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dementia, and sarcopenia. The reason why the recommendation to "moderate calorie intake" is marked with ◎ is that not only short-lived mice but also rhesus monkeys, which are genetically close to humans and relatively long-lived, were found to have lifespans reduced by calorie restriction. It was suggested that it should be extended. Similarly, Sakuta believes that intermittent fasting (short fasting) is good for health. However, it is recommended that you eat breakfast at a set time to maintain your body's circadian rhythm and stay healthy.
Affects mental health, including depression
Regarding a diet centered on plant-based foods, Mr. Sakuta says, "It's not only good for your physical health, but it's also good for your mental health." Since "inflammation is also related to depression," suppressing inflammation is thought to suppress depression along with aging. One of the mechanisms is that dietary fiber promotes intestinal bacteria and prevents the influx of inflammatory substances (LPS) from the intestine into the body. On page XNUMX, in the explanation that "saturated fatty acids contained in animal fat cause inflammation", it was said that if the intestinal bacteria were turned into evil, inflammatory substances would flow into the body more easily. It is known to cross the blood-brain barrier and reach the brain.Depression and anxiety then aggravate the condition. “High consumption of meat is detrimental to mental health” (ibid.). When it comes to focusing on plant-based foods, the ideal is vegetarianism, but Mr. Sakuta believes that there are two types: "healthy vegetarianism" and non-vegetarianism. Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seaweed, etc. Eating a lot of refined grains such as white bread and sugar is not very healthy even though it is vegetarian. Omega-XNUMX fatty acids, such as those found in blue fish, have also been shown to improve symptoms of depression.According to Mr. Sakuta, "Both the American Cardiovascular Association and the American Psychiatric Association recommend that you eat fish at least twice a week."
Prevent aging and related diseases
So far, I've had a quick look at Dr. Sakuta's research, and I think I've come to realize that macrobiotics have considerable evidence in light of the latest modern medicine. In the paper mentioned above, Sakuta said, ``When Kushi and others started their educational activities about macrobiotics, there was not enough scientific evidence for their claims. The claim is now backed by strong scientific evidence." Furthermore, ``The verifiable claims of macrobiotic diets are likely to be beneficial in terms of preventing aging and aging-related diseases, even in light of modern scientific knowledge.'' During the interview, he said, "In my studies, I felt that macrobiotics were a great tailwind, or that there was evidence. The direction of suppressing aging is correct, and I think that macrobiotics is not wrong even when thinking about mental aspects. I received a powerful ale. However, it was pointed out that it is difficult to verify the basics of macrobiotics, such as body fuji and yin-yang harmony.
Back to list ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hidenari Sakuta Born in Tokyo in 1957.he is a medical doctor. After graduating from the National Defense Medical College in 82, he worked at the Self-Defense Forces Central Hospital and the Self-Defense Forces Kumamoto Hospital. From 97 to 99, he served as a physician to the Empress Dowager (seconded to the Imperial Household Agency). In 2007, he became the vice-director of the Self-Defense Forces Sendai Hospital, in 13 he became the director of the Medical Technology Department of the Self-Defense Forces Central Hospital, and in 15 he became the director of the general medical department at the same hospital. Japanese Society of Internal Medicine Specialist and Preceptor, Councilor of the Japan Endocrine Society, Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Japan Medical Association Industrial Physician.His specialty is endocrine metabolism.
