T. Colin Campbell, PhD has been dedicated to the science of human health for more than 60 years. His primary focus is on the association between diet and disease, particularly cancer. Although largely known for the China Study — one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted, and recognized by The New York Times as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology” — Dr. Campbell’s profound impact also includes extensive involvement in education, public policy, and laboratory research.
Dr. Campbell grew up on a dairy farm and was the first in his family to go to college, where he studied pre-veterinary medicine at Pennsylvania State University. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, and while completing his first year at the University of Georgia veterinary school, he received a telegram from a well known professor at Cornell University, offering a scholarship and research opportunity too good to turn down. And so he completed his education at Cornell University (M.S., Ph.D.) and MIT (Research Associate) in nutrition, biochemistry and toxicology. He then spent 10 years on the faculty of Virginia Tech’s Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition before returning to Cornell in 1975 where he presently holds his Endowed Chair as the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry in the Division of Nutritional Sciences.
Dr. Campbell’s research experience includes both laboratory experiments and large-scale human studies. He has received over 70 grant-years of peer-reviewed research funding (mostly with NIH), served on grant review panels of multiple funding agencies, actively participated in the development of national and international nutrition policy, and authored over 300 research papers. Throughout his career, he has confronted a great deal of confusion surrounding nutrition and its effects. It is precisely this confusion that he has focused so much on, in recent years. #ColinCampbell#TheRealTruthAboutHealth#WholeFood#Vegan#Vegetarian#PlantBasedNutrition
The longest-lived men in the world hail from Sardinia. For every one male centenarian in the U.S., there are five women centenarians; in Sardinia, it’s 1:1. Because of the steep, mountainous landscape and the active “shepherd’s lifestyle,” men there are getting low-intensity exercise all the time. People there walk almost everywhere. Their work isn’t causing burnout. Family comes first and there’s no option for loneliness. Their low-stress work lives may be why men live longer in Sardinia. While men are traditionally the breadwinners, women are managing the home, children, meals, and finances, carrying the burden of most of the stress for a family. Centenarians in Sardinia typically eat a plant-based diet with lunch being the biggest meal of the day.
SPERMIDINE (this is a protein, it will help long covid, as well)
Green Peas
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Soy Beans
LentilBeans
Grapefruit
Red Grapes
Blueberries
Bananas
Mangos
Hazelnuts
Shiitake Mushrooms
NOTE THAT WHEAT GERM, CURCUMIN, BLACK CUMIN SEED, SUNSHINE AND INTERMITTENT FASTING ALSO HELP WITH LONG COVID (eating between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. – instead of between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.)
Flavonoids have proven antibacterial and antiviral effects. Numerous laboratory studies have shown that certain flavonoids prevent cell replication of H1N1 flu, HIV, SARS, and RSV viruses. Further research is needed to determine how flavonoids work in the body against viruses, and whether they could be an effective preventative measure.
Foods With Flavonoids
Many plant foods are rich in flavonoids, therefore, increasing fruits and vegetables in your diet is the easiest way to obtain them. These 10 foods are some of the best sources of dietary flavonoids available:
Berries All berries contain flavonoids, but certain varieties are more potent than others. Blackberries are particularly powerful and include all six types of flavonoids. Blueberries, cherries, and raspberries also contain all flavonoids. Strawberries have moderate amounts of anthocyanidins.
Red Cabbage Another great dietary source of anthocyanidins is red cabbage. Anthocyanidins, in particular, have been studied for their protective effects against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and age-related cognitive disorders.
Onions Onions form the basis for a multitude of cuisines, and it’s no wonder why. This humble vegetable is a powerhouse of nutrients and adds flavor to any dish. Onions are a great source of flavonols, which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Kale Another great source of flavonols is kale. Kale leaves make an excellent base for salads and can be added to soups and stews to boost their nutritional value. If you don’t care for the taste, add kale in smoothies and protein shakes to hide the taste.
Parsley Parsley provides more flavonols in the American diet than any other food. Parsley contains over 130 milligrams of flavonols per gram. Add it to soups and sauces, or sprinkle over dishes before serving.
Tea The easiest way to add flavonoids to your diet is to drink tea. Green, oolong, and black teas all contain high levels of flavanols, which have been studied for their benefits to cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Red Wine Another great source of flavanols is red wine. Red wine in moderation has multiple health benefits, especially with lowering risks of cardiovascular disease.
Dark Chocolate Chocolate and cocoa are both high in flavanols. Cocoa, in particular, has been studied for its cognitive-boosting properties and its protective effect on the cardiovascular system.
Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, and limes contain flavanones. Juicing these fruits results in even more concentrated availability of these healthy plant compounds. You can also squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice into ice water to add nutritional value.
Soybeans Soybeans come in a variety of different forms and are the best source of isoflavones. Eating edamame, tofu, tempeh, and soy sauce are great ways to increase isoflavones in your diet. Isoflavones have been studied for their protective effects against reproductive cancers like breast, ovarian, prostate, and testicular cancer.
PS Brazil nuts are very high in magnesium, but also fat. Also prunes scored number 1 in the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) test, which means they resists diseases like heart disease, many forms for cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, arthritis, stroke, allergies, chronic fatigue and aging in general.
Some vegans like to eat one Brazil nut and one prune each day!
Curcumin, capers, apples & onions are good sources of the zinc ionophore – Quercetin.
From ancient days to today, people have consumed plants not only as food but also a medicine for viral infections owing to their secondary metabolites long while their mechanism of action is not well elucidated yet.
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Curcumin acts as natural zinc ionophores and can promote the cellular uptake of zinc [which blocks viral replication] and can be used with zinc to increase the effectiveness of these compounds in the inhibition of the virus.
The review discussed here presents natural flavonoids as a promising alternative based on findings that were collected from previously published studies. Moreover, the researchers focused on data from in vitro studies on the effects of flavonoids on the SARS-CoV-2 targets like 3CLpro, papain-like protease (PLpro), the S protein–ACE2 interaction, helicase, and the nucleocapsid (N) protein.
Taken together, the reviewers reported quercetin and myricetin derivatives like baicalein, baicalin, and tannic acid as the most promising flavonoids against the SARS-CoV-2 targets.
March 18, 2021 [Keep this date in mind as you read Campbell’s interview. His words are prophetic.]
Primarily, the plants are acting on the immune system. That’s the system that makes antibodies.
If we were to be consuming this kind of a [plant-based] diet, I suggest we would not need to worry nearly as much about viral disease like we tend to do. So that’s a big deal, because right now many think our only way forward is to get vaccination. Maybe it is in some ways if we don’t do anything else, but I’m saying wait just a second. There’s another way, and it’s likely to be even more effective, not only in the long run, but in the short run.
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This is my suggestion: If they tested positive and they have to wait around for ten days to see what kind of effect they’re going to get, during that time, if they were to change their diet, we might expect they could see benefits very quickly.
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… whether these vaccines have the lifetime that they should have is another question. [Get ready for Campbell’s prophecy. -Ed] The vaccines may work for a few days or weeks or something, two months maybe, but many of them wind down or their efficacy declines. So we don’t know, and we hardly ever know in advance, especially when we rush into something like developing a vaccine, like we’re doing now, quite frankly. And without knowing the longer-term effects of a period of two or five — so I think a vaccine is an interesting technical solution to a problem. It makes sense on one hand, but on the other hand, I’m kind of wondering: Are we putting a Band-Aid on a major wound? Sure, we can see some effects, but I believe it’s up to the individual to make a determination about what they want to do. I do not believe in authoritative methods.
