Adequate protein intake is key to anyone desiring 100% recovery from Lyme disease. Studies have shown that deficiencies of high-quality protein can result in depletion of immune cells, inability of the body to make antibodies, and other immune-related problems. Your immune system can be significantly compromised with a low protein intake.
Protein is composed of the 20 amino acids your body needs for growth and repair, and some of these amino acids appear to be particularly important for immune functioning. For example, two amino acids called glutamine and arginine, found in beef, have a particular ability to stimulate the immune system.
But the beef you buy in the regular grocery store is not what I’m talking about. Stock yard beef is an inferior product. What is so important now, especially to your recovery from Lyme + co-infections, is a grass fed beef product. When cows are pastured, they are getting all the phytonutrients from the grasses and the ever so important vitamin D from the sun. An all-pastured beef product is far superior to that of a stock yard animal.
When I was able to eat (for awhile all I could do was soups and juices) I would have a grass fed steak almost every morning. I still stay heavy on the protein. I think that’s what powers me through the marathons!
I used to try to find pastured beef and other meat products at my local farmer’s market, but it was tough to find a company that didn’t finish off the beef with grain. (that’s important because giving cows grain messes up the omega 6’s to omega 3’s ratio). I was so happy when I discovered US Wellness Meats, especially because they deliver right to my door!
From bedridden to marathons! To your good health!
