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Betsy's avatar

I'm intrigued by this recipe. I am not keen on ingesting ascorbic acid. Do you have a source for the claim that mashed beans and ascorbic acid produces zinc? And is there any other reason to include ascorbic acid? I'm inclined to leave it out, and make the brew with the rest, but if it's really a benefit, I'd consider including it.

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Marcelle Mcgoddess's avatar

And I recently learned hydroxychloroquine mimics the natural quercetin found in citrus peels, especially grapefruit. Quercetin and quinine are both natural compounds found in certain foods and plants, but they have different chemical structures and functions. Quercetin is a flavonoid antioxidant commonly found in fruits, vegetables, and grains, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Quinine, on the other hand, is an alkaloid primarily derived from the bark of the cinchona tree and is used as a medication to treat malaria and as a flavoring agent, notably in tonic water. While both have potential health benefits, they serve different purposes and have distinct mechanisms of action in the body…& both can be considered “natural plant medicines” ;)

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