8 Sugars MANNOSE Prevents bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal infections Eases inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis Lupus patients are deficient in this saccharide Lowers blood sugar and triglyceride levels in diabetic patients FUCOSE Influences brain development Improves brain ability to create long-term memories Inhibits tumor growth Metabolism of this saccharide is abnormal in cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and cancer and during episodes of shingles, which is caused by the herpes virus Active against other herpes viruses, including herpes I and cytomegalovirus Guards against respiratory infections Inhibits allergic reactions GALACTOSE Enhances wound healing Increases calcium absorption Triggers long-term memory formation GLUCOSE Potent fast-energy source Enhances memory Stimulates calcium absorption Too much or too little can be problematic Elderly Alzheimer's patients register much lower levels of this saccharide than those with organic brain disease from stroke or other vascular diseases Glucose metabolism disturbed in depression, manic-depression, anorexia and bulimia N-ACETYLGALACTOSAMINE Heart disease patients have lower-than-normal levels of this saccharide Inhibits spread of tumor N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE Immune modulator with antitumor properties and activity against HIV Vital to learning Glucosamine, a metabolic product of this saccharide Helps repair cartilage Decreases pain and inflammation Increases range of motion May also help repair mucosal-lining defensive barrier implicated in Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and interstitial cystitis N-ACETYLNEUROMINIC ACID Important for brain development and learning Abundant in breast milk Repels bacteria, virus and other pathogens XYLOSE Antibacterial and antifungal May help prevent cancer of the digestive tract

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