Organosulfur Compounds and Tryptophan

Durian contains very high levels of Organosulfur Compounds and Tryptophan. If you Google each one here are some of the information and studies you will find:

Health benefits of Organosulfur Compounds:

• Decrease the synthesis of cholesterol by hepatcytes (liver cells).
• Inhibit platelet aggregation which is one of the first steps in the formation of blood clots that occlude coronary or cerebral arteries, leading to heart attack or stroke.
• Anti-inflammatory activity – inflammation plays an important role in the pathology of cardiovascular disease. Organosulfur compounds have been found to inhibit the activity of the inflammatory enzymes, cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase. More recently organosulfur compounds have been found to decrease the production of inflammatory signaling molecules in cultured macrophages and human whole blood.
• Antioxidant Activity – organosulfur compounds have been found to have antioxidant activity and can stimulate the synthesis of glutathione, an important intracellular antioxidant.
• Antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal activity.
• Enhances beautiful complexion, mineralized hair, and glowing skin. No soreness in any muscles after vigorous exercise and better brain function.
• Sulfur is a component of insulin, which is the hormone that allows the uptake of glucose within cells for energy. Sulfur functions along with thiamine and biotin in a normal sugar metabolism. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is associated with a deficiency of sulfur at some level. Sulfur is effective in regulating blood sugar imbalances (hypoglycemia/diabetes). By making the cells more permeable, more blood sugar is absorbed by the cells.
• Sulfur has been shown to reverse arthritic conditions by improving joint flexibility, reducing stiffness, reducing inflammation, reducing arthritic pain, and by breaking up scar tissue.

Tryptophan (L-Tryptophan) is used for treating:

• Depression
• Suicidal Depression
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Aggression
• Appetite (to curb the appetite)
• Pain
• Migraines
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Bulimia
• Parkinsons's Disease
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Nightmares
• Stress