Whole Discovery – The Unchanging Biomolecules that operate the Creation of Life and the Dissolution of Life

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Chenopodium quinoa synthesizes several amino chemical compounds called Polyamines such as Putrescine, Spermine, and Spermidine which are also present in the human, male reproductive secretion called Seminal Plasma or Semen. But to generate a specific, identical odor, or smell, both the seeds and Semen must have a similar concentration, combination, and mixture of volatile, odor generating molecules.                                                                                                                                                            

James Griffin is an expert in Food Retail Industry. To promote knowledge of food products, in 2014, he announced the “James Griffin Quinoa Challenge Award” and the same was presented to me at Whole Foods Market Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA on Sunday, May 18, 2014. This award describes importance of the development of a food database that food consumers can easily use to make important decisions about the food products they purchase to promote their health and to prevent diseases like cancer. I ask my readers to acknowledge the creative use of putrid smelling Nitrogen containing unchanging biomolecules that operate the creation of life and the dissolution of life. The fact of Creation is simply revealed by knowing the Smell, the Scent, the Aroma, the Flavor and the Odor of Polyamine Molecules that declare their presence in the performance of human Reproduction as well as the nature of Mortal Existence making it extremely difficult to conceal the forensic evidence of Death.

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Chenopodium quinoa belongs to the Goosefoot family called Chenopodiaceae, Order Caryophyllales, dicotyledonous plants including Chard, Spinach, and Beets. The leaf may have some resemblance to a Goose Foot. This plant makes polyamines and the seeds have similar combination, and concentration of these chemicals to produce the same odor or smell that is given off by a freshly voided sample of human, male Semen.

Polyamines continue to be a subject of intense study, with over 75,000 papers written on the topic since 1900. Since 2013, after reporting my Whole Discovery at Whole Foods, Ann Arbor, no researcher has shared my findings on the role of the Sense of Olfaction in describing the presence of Polyamines in aromatic compounds synthesized by Plants.

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: The seeds of Chenopodium quinoa. These seeds contain the same chemical compounds found in Seminal Plasma or Semen, a complex fluid created by the male, human reproductive system.

Incas have been continuously cultivating Quinoa for the last 7,000 years. They may not be aware of the chemical compounds made by these plants. However, they should be able to very easily recognize the smell, the odor, the scent, the aroma, and the flavor of the plant products that they use. A ‘Smell Test’ can accurately detect presence of some odoriferous chemical molecules and man will be able to describe the odor without being a Chemist, or a Biochemist. Spermine imparts odor to human Semen. To be odorous, a substance must be sufficiently volatile for its molecules to be given off and carried into the nostrils where the Olfactory epithelium recognizes the presence of odoriferous molecules when they fit into functioning groups and specific receptors according to molecular size and shape. The strong, penetrating odor of freshly voided Semen is very distinctive, and is easily recognized by people of all Cultures. The smell, the odor, the scent, the flavor, or the aroma of Semen is attributed to presence of amino compounds such as Putrescine, Spermidine, and Spermine. Semen is a fluid of complex composition and it is produced by the secretions from several glands of the male reproductive system such as the Testes, Epididymis, the Ampulla of Ductus Deferens, the Seminal Vesicles, the Prostate, the Bulbourethral and Urethral Glands (Cowper & Littre glands).                                                                              

QUINOA – I AM THE SECRET INGREDIENT – MAGIC OF CREATION. QUINOA GROWN NEAR UYUNI ON THE BOLIVIAN ALTIPLANO (3653 M). MT. TUNUPA IN THE BACKGROUND.

Phytochemistry is the branch of Chemistry dealing with the chemical processes associated with plant life and the chemical compounds produced by plants. In this blog post, I would like to explore the connection between the chemical compounds made by Chenopodium quinoa and the male human reproductive system.

I am totally amazed to discover that a plant creates the same chemical compounds in the precise concentration and combination to generate the same odor, smell, flavor, scent, or aroma that is produced by a freshly voided sample of human male Semen, the biological fluid that contains seeds called Spermatozoa. In my entire food experience with a wide variety of plant, and animal products, I have never encountered a similar observation where I see convergence in chemical processes to generate unique, unmistakable and distinctive odor by two entirely different organisms. Both plants and man may synthesize similar chemical compounds using similar enzymatic pathways, still it would be very exceptional to generate an odor that man can easily recognize as his own. The mechanisms that operate the phenomenon of Evolution cannot bring about this kind of convergence. In my interpretation, it is evidence of an artistic Unit created by the WholeDesigner, or WholeArchitect, and a Master Planner.

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Incas have been continuously cultivating Quinoa for the last 7,000 years. They may not be aware of the chemical compounds made by these plants. However, they should be able to very easily recognize the smell, the odor, the scent, the aroma, and the flavor of the plant products that they use. A ‘Smell Test’ can accurately detect presence of some odoriferous chemical molecules and man will be able to describe the odor without being a Chemist, or a Biochemist.                                                                                                               

Quinoa (Spanish – Quinua, Quechua, Kinwa) is a member of the Goosefoot family and belongs to the genus called Chenopodium. These are weedy plants with small green flowers and scruffy foliage. These plants are cultivated by the Incas in the Altiplano of Bolivia, and Peru for the last 7,000 years challenging highly different environmental conditions. Quinoa is not a true cereal and is sometimes called pseudocereal as it does not belong to the Grass family like the true cereals such as Wheat and Rice. Quinoa plants produce fruits and seeds used as flour for making bread, pasta, breakfast flakes, and other staples.

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Quinoa seeds are Gluten-Free, Cholesterol-free, low-fat, and high in protein. Throughout the ages many foods have been considered sexual stimulants. Quinoa has a special reason to be recognized as an Aphrodisiac, a chemical agent that can enhance sexual performance. Such a claim can be based upon the study of Polyamines found in its leaves and seeds. Polyamines are now thought of as the nutritional regulators of human fertility.

Quinoa is one of the staple foods of the people of the Andes region of South America. It is described as complete food because of its protein quality; the balance between protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Unlike Wheat, and Rice, it is a good source of amino acid Lysine. It is a good source of minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, and zinc. The chemical analysis of Chenopodium quinoa seeds reveals presence of several chemical compounds such as Phenols, Sterols, Terpens, Saponins, Amides, and Alkaloids. However, I would like to emphasize about presence of Polyamines, a class of chemical compounds found in all plant, and animal cells. Presence of Saponins in the outer layers of Quinoa seeds imparts a bitter taste to the food preparations and often people refuse to use Quinoa because of its taste, and smell.

What are Polyamines?

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Biosynthetic pathways of Polyamines. There are three important sources for the human body Polyamine Pool; 1. The biosynthesis within the body, 2. Production by microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract, and 3. Dietary contribution.                                                                                   
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Diamine, any of a group of chemical compounds containing two NH2 radicals, or double amino groups. Putrescine, 1,4-Diaminobutane is a foul-smelling organic chemical compound often produced by the breakdown of amino acids. Its name describes its connection with putrid substances such as rotten meat or decaying organic matter.                                         
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Cadaverine is a foul-smelling diamine compound produced by protein hydrolysis. Compounds such as 1,5-Pentanediamine/Pentamethylenediamine impart putrid odor to dead and decaying animal matter.                          
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Spermidine is a Triamine or Polyamine and it is the precursor of a polyamine called Spermine. It is associated with the smell and flavor of Semen, the thick, whitish fluid secreted by the human male reproductive organs.                                                      
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient:Tetramine-Polyamine- Spermine – This amino compound was first found in human Semen several centuries ago. It is a basic substance associated with Nucleic Acids such as DNA and RNA, and cell membranes. It is found in nearly all animal, and plant cells. Its presence imparts smell and flavor to human Semen.                                                          
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Spermine imparts odor to human Semen. To be odorous, a substance must be sufficiently volatile for its molecules to be given off and carried into the nostrils where the Olfactory epithelium recognizes the presence of odoriferous molecules when they fit into functioning groups and specific receptors according to molecular size and shape.

Polyamines are described as small aliphatic amines found in all animal, and plant cells. They are the major components which are not only involved in fundamental cellular processes, for example, cell proliferation, cell differentiation, and programmed cell death, but also in adaptive responses to environmental stresses.The human body Polyamine Pool has three major sources; 1. Synthesis within the body, 2. Production by microbes that inhabit the intestinal tract, and 3. dietary uptake of Polyamines. According to a study, the concentration levels of these chemical compounds in human male Semen are, 1. Putrescine ranged from 0 to 1.96 mmol/L ( mean value= 0.10mmol/L), 2. Spermidine ranged from 0.017 to 0.96 mmol/L(mean value= 0.16mmol/L), and 3. Spermine ranged from 0.13 to 20.80 mmol/L(mean value= 2.43mmol/L). It must be noted that the odor sensation is influenced by both arrangement of atoms within the molecule as well as the particular chemical groups that comprise the molecule. Olfaction is 10,000 times more sensitive than taste. The levels of these compounds in popular dietary items is shown in the tables below:

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Dietary Sources of Polyamines found in top ten foods. None of them generate the same odor as that of human male Semen.                                                                                                   
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Top ten sources of dietary Polyamines. None of these foods is associated with the Semen-like odor generated by Quinoa Flakes.

To describe the role of Polyamines in Plant and Human Physiology, I would like to quote from the abstract prepared by Lefevre PL, Palin MF, and Murphy BD in their article titled ‘Polyamines on the reproductive landscape’, and its full text may be viewed at:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21791568

The polyamines are ubiquitous polycationic compounds. Some of these namely spermine, spermidine, and putrescine are essential to male and female reproductive processes and to embryo/fetal development. Indeed their absence is characterized by infertility and arrest in embryogenesis. Mammals synthesize polyamines de novo from amino acids or import these compounds from the diet. They are essential regulators of cell growth and gene expression and they are implicated in both mitosis and meiosis. In male reproduction, polyamine expression correlates with stages of spermatogenesis and they function to promote sperm motility. Polyamines are involved in ovarian follicle development and ovulation in female mammals. Polyamine synthesis is required for steroidogenesis in the ovary. Polyamines play the role in embryo implantation. Elimination of polyamine synthesis abrogate embryo development at gastrulation. Polyamines play the role in implantation, in decidualization, in placenta formation and function. Polyamine deprivation during gestation results in intrauterine growth retardation. Dietary arginine and dietary polyamines act as nutritional regulators of fertility.

Similarly, I can quote several other research papers that describe the physiology of natural polyamines and their significance in performing a variety of metabolic functions. Please read the articles cited as references.

Quinoa’s Phytochemistry – A Natural Aphrodisiac:

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Greek mythology describes Adonis as a youth of remarkable beauty. He is the chosen favorite of Greek goddess Aphrodite. The name ‘Aphrodisiac’ describes any agent that can increase, arouse, and enhance male sexual excitement, sexual performance or stimulate sexual desire. I would like to carefully describe Quinoa as an Aphrodisiac that should be used by both young men, and women who are sexually active and have concerns about fertility. The scent, the odor, the smell, or aroma of Quinoa preparation gives me the clue that it could be a source of dietary polyamines which are nutritional regulators of fertility.

It is important to recognize significance of Polyamine compounds such as Putrescine, Spermidine, and Spermine in Reproductive Biology. Animals derive essential amino acids and other organic compounds from their diet. Nutrition plays an important role in the reproductive success of an organism. Since scientific literature supports the view that dietary polyamines act as nutritional regulators of fertility, they can be easily incorporated into human dietary regimen, particularly of those young men and women who are sexually active and plan for reproductive success that ensures the birth of healthy babies. I am recommending the use of Quinoa as it is easy to verify presence of nutritional polyamines by conducting a simple ‘Smell Test’. Its easy and takes only 90 seconds.

The Quinoa Challenge: The Proof of Pudding is in the Eating:

I am asking my readers to take the ‘Quinoa Challenge’, which is a simple ‘Smell Test’ to discover the presence of Polyamines Putrescine, Spermidine, and Spermine in the breakfast cereal of Quinoa Flakes made by Ancient Harvest. In 90 seconds, you will find the dietary polyamines without conducting a time-consuming chemical analysis.

I am asking my readers to take the ‘Quinoa Challenge’, which is a simple ‘Smell Test’ to discover presence of Polyamines Putrescine, Spermidine, and Spermine in the breakfast cereal of Quinoa Flakes made by Ancient Harvest. In 90 seconds, you will find the dietary polyamines without conducting a time-consuming chemical analysis. If your Quinoa porridge has Semen-like smell, it most certainly contains those Polyamines. As the saying goes: “The Proof of Pudding is in the Eating.”

Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: The strong, penetrating odor of freshly voided Semen is very distinctive, and is easily recognized by people of all Cultures. The smell, the odor, the scent, the flavor, or the aroma of Semen is attributed to presence of amino compounds such as Putrescine, Spermidine, and Spermine. Semen is a fluid of complex composition and it is produced by the secretions from several glands of the male reproductive system such as the Testes, Epididymis, the Ampulla of Ductus Deferens, the Seminal Vesicles, the Prostate, the Bulbourethral and Urethral Glands (Cowper & Littre glands).
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: The strong, penetrating odor of freshly voided Semen is very distinctive, and is easily recognized by people of all Cultures. The smell, the odor, the scent, the flavor, or the aroma of Semen is attributed to presence of amino compounds such as Putrescine, Spermidine, and Spermine. Semen is a fluid of complex composition and it is produced by the secretions from several glands of the male reproductive system such as the Testes, Epididymis, the Ampulla of Ductus Deferens, the Seminal Vesicles, the Prostate, the Bulbourethral and Urethral Glands (Cowper & Littre glands).
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical IngredientDI: The Sensation of Olfaction or Odor Quality is 10,000 times more sensitive than Taste sensation. Olfaction involves detection of airborne chemical molecules. The Quinoa Challenge involves detection of odor of Quinoa Flakes after heating them with water for just 90 seconds. Without conducting a chemical analysis, I can prove that Human Semen and Quinoa Flakes when cooked have nearly identical Polyamine composition that impart the unmistakable Semen odor or smell. For my study, I purchased Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes sold by Whole Foods Market, Ann Arbor. The box is priced at $5.99 or more.                                                  
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: The seeds of Chenopodium album – Lambsquarters or Pigweed are chewed or used in Inca traditional medicine in treatment of urinary problems and for the problem of semen discharge during urination.           
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Chenopodium vulvaria, Stinking Goosefoot, Notchweed, is a foul-smelling, or rank-smelling plant. The term ‘rank-smelling’ is used to describe strong, offensive smells like the smell of deer in sexual heat. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional Inca medicine for treatment of hysteria and nervous trouble among women.                                                                   
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: Polyamines are important for production of Sperm cells in the Testes of males. Polyamines are equally important in human female reproductive system. Polyamines are involved in Ovarian follicle development, ovulation, production of sex hormones in the Ovary and for female fertility, the ability to give birth to a baby. Picture shows Structure of Human Ovum or Egg Cell.                                           
Quinoa – The Biological Significance of Secret Chemical Ingredient: The photo image of human embryo at 6 days. Polyamines play a role in embryo implantation. Polyamines are important for placenta formation and function. Polyamines help in intrauterine growth of embryo and fetus. During pregnancy, maternal nutrition is important and it must include dietary sources of proteins, polyamines, vitamins, and minerals to ensure the birth of a healthy baby.

References:

1. Polyamines and the integrity of the plant body. Galston AW

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11540939

2.1,4-Diaminobutane(putrescine) spermidine and spermine. Tabor CW, Tabor H.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/786151

3.Physiology of the natural polyamines. Raina A, Janne J

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/169440

4. Polyamines in Plant Physiology. AW Galston, RK Sawhney

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11537482

5. Chenopodium quinoa(Wild): Composition, Chemistry, nutritional and functional properties. Abuqoch James LE

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19878856

6. Advances in polyamine research in 2007. Kusanot, Yamaguchi K et al.,

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17351711

7.Development of polyamine database for assessing dietary intake. Zoumas M C

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17524725

Griffin James Quinoa Challenge Award at Whole Foods Market Inc., Ann Arbor promotes the idea of improving Product Knowledge. Currently, there are no laws to include Nutrition Information about Dietary Polyamine Content of Food Products sold by Retail Food Industry.

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