The safest, most effective therapies for optimal health!

---

by Ellen Landauer

Saponins in Our Foods

Saponins are toxins plants make to protect them from insects, fungus and bacteria.

They are essentially pesticides that damage our bodies.

In this article you will learn which are the highest saponin containing foods, the symptoms and side effects of eating them and - how our food supply is being contaminated with even MORE of these kinds of toxins.

PHOTO ABOVE: Did I tell you how clueless I used to be years ago? You're in good company! (Kale is loaded with saponins, oxalates and other plant pesticides that harm us).

---

Saponins Dangers are Insidious

When I think of the saponins dangers I unwittingly exposed myself to in the name of being healthy, I have to shake my head.

Until just a few years ago, I consumed an abundance of every plant 'food' in the lists below.

The side-effects are very insidious, at first not noticed. Perhaps like you - years ago, I would have attested that none of those foods bothered me. Intensive research has revealed otherwise.

Having consumed saponins along with a host of other known and unknown plant toxins found in so-called 'healthy' foods (all plant-based) I must admit to past abject ignorance.

---

Foods High in Saponins

Both conventional and 'holistic' sources are berating us to eat a diet primarily consisting of vegan foods high in dangerous plant pesticides.

All beans - especially soy - including lentils, all nuts and seeds, all whole grains, all alliums (onions, garlic, chives), spinach, kale, peppers - especially chilies, asparagus, beets, yams, tea, quinoa, flaxseeds, oats, cocoa - all chocolate, tomatoes, potatoes, yucca, licorice. As well saponins are found in abundance in 'wild greens' - dandelion, lambs quarters, purslane, etc.

Basil, cinnamon, clove, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme are all high in saponins.

**Breeders of our food crops are striving to put MORE saponins and other plant pesticides that harm us - into our beans, nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits and culinary herbs!!**

---

Saponins Harm Your Gut

Saponin poisoning symptoms in humans include abdominal distension and bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

Such symptoms indicate that saponins are harming our digestive systems.

Saponin compounds cause gut inflammation - destroying tight junctions between columnar epithelial cells lining the gut. Leaky gut - allowing substances into the bloodstream that should NOT be there and do harm) is the end result of inflammation caused by plant saponins.

---

Saponins Destroy
Red Blood Cell Membranes!

Saponins (which are plant compounds used in soap-making) harm red blood cells by reducing membrane surface tension (just like soap does when used externally).

The destruction of red blood cells by saponins can cause anemia!

**(Is there another reason beyond 'official' explanations why so many people are oxygen-deficient? You must know that healthy red blood cells are vital for carrying oxygen to every cell in our bodies).**

“the general cytotoxicity of saponins is mainly dependent on their membrane toxicity and that the membrane toxicity might be caused by the loss of cholesterol from the cell membrane.”

Animal-sourced food does NOT contain harmful saponins! Are you curious why 'official' sources and dubious research is pushing us to avoid healthy grass-fed dairy and meat? (Did you take your red pill today)??

---

Saponins Now Higher
in Food Crops

Plant breeders are being encouraged to develop food crops that contain MORE saponins and other plant toxins that destroy our health.

Foods like spinach, kale and onions so frequently consumed by humans are the target of such genetic manipulation.

A ScienceDirect research article concludes by suggesting that plant breeders should genetically engineer plant crops for human consumption to include MORE saponins and other plant pesticides.

'Microbial pathogens attack every plant tissue, including leaves, roots, shoots, and flowers during all growth stages. Thus, they cause several diseases resulting in a plant's failure or loss of the whole crop in severe cases. To combat the pathogens attack, plants produce some biologically active toxic compounds known as saponins. (3)

'...Saponins are present in both cultivated (chilies, kale, spinach, soybean, quinoa, onion, oat, tea, etc.) and wild plant species. As they are natural toxic constituents of plant defense, breeders and plant researchers aiming to boost plant immunity should focus on transferring these compounds in cash crops.' 

---

List of Foods High in Saponins

Both conventional and 'holistic' sources are berating us to eat a diet primarily consisting of vegan foods high in dangerous plant pesticides including saponins.

High amounts of saponins are found in ALL beans - especially soy - including lentils, ALL nuts and seeds, ALL whole grains, all alliums (onions, garlic, chives), spinach, kale, peppers - especially chilies, asparagus, beets, yams, tea, quinoa, flaxseeds, oats, cocoa - all chocolate, tomatoes, potatoes, yucca, licorice. As well saponins are found in abundance in 'wild greens' - dandelion, lambs quarters, purslane, etc.

**Beware! Breeders of our food crops are striving to put MORE saponins and other plant pesticides that harm us - into our beans, nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits and culinary herbs!!**

Basil, cinnamon, clove, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme are all high in saponins.

---

Saponins Harm Your Gut

Saponin poisoning symptoms in humans include abdominal distension and bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

Such symptoms indicate that saponins are harming our digestive systems.

These compounds cause gut inflammation - destroying tight junctions between columnar epithelial cells lining the gut. Leaky gut - allowing substances into the bloodstream that should NOT be there and do harm) is the end result of inflammation caused by plant saponins.

“The results indicate that some saponins readily increase the permeability of the small intestinal mucosal cells, thereby inhibiting active nutrient transport, and facilitating the uptake of materials to which the gut would normally be impermeable.” (1)

---

Saponins Destroy
Red Blood Cell Membranes!

Saponins (which are plant comounds used in soap-making) harm red blood cells by reducing membrane surface tension.

The destruction of red blood by saponins cells can cause anemia! (Is there another reason beyond 'official' explanations why so many people are oxygen-deficient? You must know that healthy red blood cells are vital for carrying oxygen to every cell in our bodies).

“the general cytotoxicity of saponins is mainly dependent on their membrane toxicity and that the membrane toxicity might be caused by the loss of cholesterol from the cell membrane.” (2)

Animal-sourced food does NOT contain harmful saponins, OR any other plant toxins! Are you curious why 'official' sources and dubious research is pushing us to avoid healthy grass-fed dairy and meat? (Did you take your red pill today)??

---

Saponins Now
Higher in Food Crops

Plant breeders are being encouraged to develop food crops that contain MORE saponins and other plant toxins that destroy our health.

Foods like spinach, kale and onions so frequently consumed by humans are the target of such genetic manipulation.

A ScienceDirect research article concludes by suggesting that plant breeders should genetically engineer plant crops for human consumption to include MORE saponins and other plant pesticides:

'Microbial pathogens attack every plant tissue, including leaves, roots, shoots, and flowers during all growth stages. Thus, they cause several diseases resulting in a plant's failure or loss of the whole crop in severe cases. To combat the pathogens attack, plants produce some biologically active toxic compounds known as saponins.

'...Saponins are present in both cultivated (chilies, spinach, soybean, quinoa, onion, oat, tea, etc.) and wild plant species. As they are natural toxic constituents of plant defense, breeders and plant researchers aiming to boost plant immunity should focus on transferring these compounds in cash crops.' (3)

REFERENCES:

(1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3794833/

(2)  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24084294/

(3)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0041010121000337?via%3Dihub

 

---

Detoxing from saponins, oxalic acid, phytates and other plant toxins?

The BEST Probiotics can enable normalization of gut environment.

The purest Amino Acids, Vitamins and minerals can help!

PEAK HEALTH COACHING provides guidance and encouragement tailored for your personal needs!

---

Ellen Landauer is an expert with over 40 years in-depth study and experience of the safe and effective use of nutritional supplements, botanical extracts and detoxification methods.

She is Certified as an Advanced Practitioner of Structural Integration body therapy developed by Dr. Ida P. Rolf - also known as Rolfing. This hands-on therapy is the deepest, most comprehensive body alignment therapy. 

---

Ellen Landauer is also a  PUBLISHED AUTHOR!

---

To learn more about Ellen Landauer, see her detailed bio HERE

---

DISCLAIMER

The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated any of the statements on this website. Products offered on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information presented on this site is provided for informational purposes only; it is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or diagnosis provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have any health problem, please consult with a physician or health care provider before using any natural products. Peak Health Now and/or its product suppliers assume no liability for any injury, illness or adverse affects caused by the misuse and/or use of the information or products presented on this website.

© 2008 - 2022 ™Peak Health Now.com. All rights reserved. 

Throughout this website, statements are made pertaining to the properties and/or functions of food and/or nutritional products. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and these materials and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For all health and medical questions, please consult with your doctor. By viewing this site, you are stating that you agree with this disclaimer.