What Are the Benefits of Glyconutrients?

Glyconutrients are monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are simple sugars, but when they combine with fats and proteins, they facilitate communications between cells, particularly in the immune system.

Function

Several autoimmune disorders might be made worse by deficiencies of glyconutrients, including fibromyalgia, lupus, AIDS and asthma. Glyconutrients help your body convert protein to glycoproteins at the cellular level, which boosts the immune system, according to DiseaseEducation.com.

Deficiencies

Some people with autoimmune disorders lack particular glyconutrients in their DNA. For example, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers are missing N-acetylglucosamine. It remains to be seen if supplementing with glyconutrients can compensate for the missing glyconutrients.

Benefits

Proponents of glyconutrients claim glyconutrients can cure diseases and contribute to overall good health.

Expert Insight

Dr. Ray Sahelian, a medical doctor, nutritionist and owner of a health website, claims glyconutrients could be beneficial, but thinks they have been over-hyped as a cure-all.

Sources

Sources of glyconutrients include fungi, plant resins (saps), seeds, fruits, grains and vegetables.

References

• Disease Education
• Dr. Ray Sahelian on Glyconutrients
• Glyconutrient Guide

Resources

• Natural Sources of Glyconutrients

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