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Redder Antioxidant-Richer Lettuce Using LEDs
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2009
© Leeks 'N' Bounds A team of plant physiologists has developed a method of producing redder- and thus healthier, anti-oxidant-richer - lettuce using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs) .
To create red leaf lettuce plants enriched with these compounds, Britz purchased low-power LE...
Flavanoid Apigenin Against Ovarian Cancer Risk
in Well Woman Blog, on April 30, 2009
...t is.
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancer in women. Thus women are advised to have more antioxidants from fruits and vegetables early on in life, so as to lower the risk of certain cancer t...
Pomegranate Juice Against Prostate Cancer Recurrence
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 29, 2009
...en (PSA) is a marker used to detect and track prostate cancer in men. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants which is probably the reason why it slows the recurrence of prostate cancer.
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Blueberries Against Childhood Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 24, 2009
... found in infants and children, and improve survival.
Writing in the current issue of the journal Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, the researchers report their findings against tumours in walls o...
Wild Blueberries Have Most Antioxidant Than Common Fruits
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 10, 2008
...e are more typical 'in-the-fruit' readings but the researchers wanted to test the levels of antioxidants in fruits in a more biologically representative manner, hence their application of the ...
Coming Soon to a Drugstore Near You: Yes to Tomatoes & Yes to Cucumbers
in Are you a beauty?, on September 20, 2008
...ad Sea mud and minerals, along with green organic fruits and vegetables bursting with Vitamin B and antioxidants. All produce used in Yes To Cucumbers is sourced from organic farmers, and certified by...
Chitosan-Based Vehicle for Antioxidants
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2008
...esearchers have designed a nano-sized "trojan horse" particle to aid in the absorption of antioxidants in the gut by protectin antioxidants from enzyme and acid breakdown.
The solution is t...
Skip the Sag w/BORBA's New Firming Neck & Decollete Cream
in Are you a beauty?, on August 25, 2008
...uper rich and thick (it's almost the texture of a creamy lip balm) and packed to the gills with antioxidants sourced from Acai, Pomegranate, Green Tea and Soy to fight free radical damage. I'v...
Check This Book Out: The Red Bodyguard
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 7, 2008
The book - The Red Bodyguard: The Amazing Health Promoting Properties Of The Tomato - written by UK pharmacist Ron Levine with Science Writer Gerard Cheshire - is in my opinion the best read in everything there is to know about the tomato.
They explain why and how tomatoes offer a muc...
Eating Healthy Not So Cheap
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 16, 2008
...es:
Pom pomegranate juice is supposed to fight atherosclerosis (heart disease) and contain antioxidants and do all sorts of wonderful things. At this store you can get a 16-ounce bottle for ...
Memory Decline and Type 2 Diabetes in Seniors
in Daily Diabetic, on June 26, 2008
...lines immediately afterward.
© Adrian Purser
Which however can be prevented by taking the antioxidants, Vitamins C and E. I've always been careful with such of findings that includes some...
Mediaterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Prevent Asthma and Allergies
in Next Nine Months, on June 23, 2008
...hose mothers ate three or more fish servings a week.
The traditional Mediterranean diet is high in antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fats from fish, which together may affect fetal development in a wa...
Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Curb Allergies
in Allergies, on June 22, 2008
...gies and asthma. According to the reseearchers, "the traditional Mediterranean diet is high in antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fats from fish, which together may affect fetal development ...
Synthetic Flavanol May Prevent or Treat Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 16, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Howard Sandler
Researchers have shown that GECGC, a synthetic version of procyanidins, a class of flavanols, slowed the growth and accelerated the destruction of human tumors in laboratory studies, and may thus have potentials for cancer chemoprevention or eve...
Vitamins C and E: On Memory Loss In Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on June 16, 2008
...According to a new Canadian study, supplements of the antioxidants ( Vitamins C and E ) may reduce memory loss in type 2 diabetics.
The said study is a small one that only included 16 diabetics....
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Modulators of Antioxidant Defense
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 29, 2008
Next times when you consider boosting your body's antioxidant defense don't think of vitamin C or vitamin E only: think fish !
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By adding polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) commonly found in fish, researchers from the Paris-based Laboratory of Micronu...
Staying Healthy Through the Weather Changes
in Latina Viva, on May 14, 2008
...eichi, shiitake, and maitake.
-Have soy beans.
Clean Up Free Radicals
-Look for sources of antioxidants : green tea, white tea, dark chocolate , green leafy vegetables, nuts, eggs, shell fish...
ChefMD's Big Book Of Culinary Medicine
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 2, 2008
... Bake a pizza at 450 degrees for 7 minutes, instead of 350 degrees for 14 minutes to get twice the antioxidants in the crust.
Eat watermelon at room temperature instead of ice cold to absorb 40% mor...
How do Antioxidants Work?
in Latina Viva, on April 26, 2008
... © hafiedgany
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants stop oxidation . I know, completely uninformative at for first, but wait for it.
What are free radicals?
Cells are made of atoms, and at...
Hot Hot Hot!
in Latina Viva, on April 25, 2008
... issues-like the kind that give you spider veins.
More? Yes, there's more. Chili peppers have antioxidants that help keep skin wrinkle free. And there is ongoing research exploring chili pepper...
Pine Bark Extract Pycnogenol Reduces Osteoarthritis Symptoms
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 18, 2008
Yet another study involving the medical utility of Pycnogenol indicates that the pine bark extract can reduce all osteoarthritis symptoms by 56 percent.
The study revealed a particularly high efficacy of Pycnogenol for lowering joint pain by 55 percent. Moreover, patients required dramatically...
Antioxidants from Red Wine and Tea, Beneficial Against Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on April 8, 2008
...Have red wine for dinner, while you can have tea anytime of the day.
Both are rich in antioxidants that are beneficial against diabetes - by regulating blood sugar levels.
Such were the sugg...
The Many Faces of Chocolate
in Latina Viva, on April 7, 2008
... the stuff. It's supposed to be good for lowering your blood pressure and serves as a source of antioxidants. But health benefits aside, it's just plain delicious.
Chocolate is, of course, o...
Vitamin A, Beneficial Against Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on March 31, 2008
...cording to an animal study by American scientists.
It has previously been found that vitamin A and antioxidants can regulate the immune system. However, Charles Stephensen, a physiologist for the US ...
Cool Food: Acai
in Cool Picking, on January 18, 2008
acai is a superfood, and rightly so: it's partly responsible for what makes Brazilians so gosh darn gorgeous. If you head to health food store, grab this superfood to supplement your workouts. And, to top things off, it's almost chocolaty and with a suprisingly rich texture. M...
A common grass against diabetes?
in Daily Diabetic, on December 31, 2007
... also able to minimise the wrinkles on your face as the extract of this grass has the properties of antioxidants.
Well, what do you think? Can be say goodbye to diabetes drugs?
Source: The TIMES o...
'Natural' Wines for the Wine Allergic
in Allergies, on December 30, 2007
...of additives. Today, enological technology progresses by proposing substances and various actions - antioxidants, stabilizers, etc. - but if the primary material is good and if the right maturation an...
7 Foods That Could Be Good or Bad for You
in Well Woman Blog, on December 4, 2007
...ough to rival soda. A recent Consumer Reports review found that all bottled tea beverages had fewer antioxidants than brewed teas. Some of them were made from "concentrates" or "essence...
Alcohol-Free "Wines" Offer Holiday Alternative
in Celebrate Wine, on December 2, 2007
...nes just might deliver the same health benefits of real wine.
From The Cincinatti Post : The same antioxidants found in regular wine also exist in alcohol-free wine. "If the same grapes were us...
Almonds Can Increase Antioxidant Defences of Smokers
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 24, 2007
... smoke as long you eat a handful of almonds daily.
Demand for almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, vitamin E and magnesium has increased in recent years as the tastes of various almond-...
Pomegranate Wines
in Celebrate Wine, on November 23, 2007
...of interest right now in people drinking pomegranate juice. I think because of the health aspect of antioxidants people are well aware of eating and drinking things that are good for them. I'm gla...
OPCs from Grape Seeds, Prevent LDL Cholesterol Oxidation
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 23, 2007
...othelial dysfunction and vascular disorders.
Targeting ROS (reactive oxygen species) with dietary antioxidants is therefore an attractive approach for preventing atherosclerosis, and this approach is...
Aztec-derived Grain - Salba - May Lessen Cardiovascular Risk from Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on November 22, 2007
... Argentina. The grain is a rich source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants.]
Eating salba was attributed by researchers to eating two of the three recommended da...
Boiled Peanuts, Packed with Antioxidants
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 7, 2007
...#39;re healthy as well.
According to Alabama scientists , boiling peanuts imbues them with more antioxidants than roasted peanuts or peanut butter.
Lloyd Walker and colleagues evaluated the eff...
WHB #106 - Spinach and Chickpea Soup
in Do you like to cook?, on October 28, 2007
...Dark green, fat spinach leaves are packed full of vitamins and antioxidants. You couldn't have paid me to eat them as a kid but now I love their earthy, rich, mineral flavors.
Spinach is in abunda...
Muscadine Grapeseed Supplement on Clinical Trial for CArdiovascular Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 26, 2007
...id, ellagic acid , oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) and resveratrol. These are known to be antioxidants, or nutrients that can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to the body.
For the first ...
Art of Shaving For Women Has You Smelling Like a Rose!
in Cool Picking, on October 25, 2007
The Art of Shaving is a well-known, highly respected, extremely upscale grooming line for men. They finally came out with a women's line that is similar to yet distinctly different from the men's line because women's shaving needs are different from men's and they aren't shav...
Overeating Sugar Could Cause Wrinkles
in Well Woman Blog, on October 21, 2007
...n, according to the British Journal of Dermatology study.
4. Employ an inside-outside approach to antioxidants. These free-radical fighters help keep sugar from attaching to proteins, so replenishin...
Pycnogenol® Boosts Nitric Oxide (NO) Production, Boosts Muscle Performance
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 18, 2007
A new study indicates that aside from its therapeutic potential against diabetes , diabetic leg ulcers and ADHD , Pycnogenol® , an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, also improves blood circulation by enhancing nitric oxide (NO) production , and thus i...
Tea Helps Strengthen Hips
in Well Woman Blog, on October 16, 2007
...at least two cups of green tea every day. Mostly, to control my Dr. Pepper intake, but also for its antioxidants. And according to a new Australian study , that's not the only reason to sip the h...
WHB 2nd Year Celebration
in Do you like to cook?, on October 13, 2007
...t amount of spice, very healthy, low in fat, and easy to make. Pumpkin is loaded with Vitamin A and antioxidants, particularly alpha and beta-carotenes. It is a great source of Vitamins C, K, and E, a...
Antioxidants Won't Stop Age-related Macular Degeneration
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 12, 2007
... is a degenerative eye disease which is the leading cause of blindness in older people.
While antioxidants have always been associated in the prevention and delay of some serious conditions, es...
Art of Shaving For Women Makes Shaving a Luxe Experience!
in Cool Picking, on October 11, 2007
The Art of Shaving is a well-known, highly respected, extremely upscale grooming line for men. They finally came out with a women's line that is similar to yet distinctly different from the men's line because women's shaving needs are different from men's and they aren't shav...
Fruit Peel May Be Healthy: But Will You Eat It?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 11, 2007
...ll spit it out anyway because the peels are coarse in texture.
Granting that fruit peels contains antioxidants that will fight cancer, not all fruit peels are easy to eat or swallow.
Imagine eating...
Pomegranate Juice Compound May Inhibit Prostate Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 25, 2007
...at pomegranate works in a "seek and destroy" fashion. On consumption, ellagitannins (ET), antioxidants abundant in pomegranate juice, break down to metabolites known as urolithins. The resea...
Are Healthy Foods Really Effective?
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 20, 2007
...studies claim.
Here's my favorite, on coffee:
The claim: The caffeinated beverage is full of antioxidants that provide health-protective benefits.
The proof: A new study from Finland shows tha...
Get Your Daily Five Veggies and Fruit with Tasty-licious MonaVie
in Cool Picking, on September 13, 2007
... what comes out of a can or bottle? How about a beverage that provides a slew of phytonutrients and antioxidants found in many of the world's most nutritious fruits-including açai.
MonaVie is ...
Supplemental Vitamins C and E, Beta Carotene: Not Effective in Women at High Risk of Cardiovascular Events/Death
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 20, 2007
...ee radicals cause oxidative damage that contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease. Antioxidants -such as Vitamins C and beta carotene - scavenge these free radicals thereby limiting...
Antioxidant Linked to Heart Disease: Reduced Glutathione
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 15, 2007
...lly formulated for active men, women and the of course the elderly.
And then let us not forget the antioxidants that has been gaining popularity for several reasons: cancer, and heart-disease prevent...
A BRIGHT Idea: Gloji Water Brings You Healthful Drink from Tibet!
in Cool Picking, on August 14, 2007
...i berries harvested from the lower desert of Tibet, this is a natural beverage packed with powerful antioxidants, vitamins and has healing properties much stronger than any other beverage. With powerf...
Mango Peel Extract Has Functional Food Potential
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2007
... According to a new research from India, mango peel extract is a rich, inexpensive source of antioxidants that can be potentially used in nutraceuticals and functional foods.
As reported in the...
Eat tomatoes and chocolate
in Are you a beauty?, on July 23, 2007
...ored adding tomatoes to everything.
The deal with chocolate is much the same, it also has powerful antioxidants in it, called flavanols (you can find the research here ). Of course, not all chocolat...
Prepare yourself for winter
in Daily Power Walk, on July 13, 2007
...en autumn comes. Make sure you get all vitamins your body needs. Berries contains lots of antioxidants . Treat yourself to a healthy fruit salad each day. Your body will love it!
If you take care...
Pumpkin Extracts: Potential Alternative/Replacement to Insulin?
in Daily Diabetic, on July 9, 2007
...ount of insulin they need to take.
Such protective effect of pumpkin is thought to be due to both antioxidants and D-chiro-inositol - a molecule that mediates insulin activity.
But of course, th...
XUXU for ALL Your Summer Beverages and Desserts!
in Cool Picking, on July 6, 2007
... to an alfresco dinner or BBQ.
A healthy aspect to XUXU --- strawberries are loaded with powerful antioxidants that have been known to help fight cancer and other free radicals. Researchers recently ...
Blueberry-Rich Diet Can Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 2, 2007
...39;s results should be pursued further because it definitely suggest that the wonder fruits rich in antioxidants, such as blueberries, could play a role in the prevention and possible treatment of Alz...
Get SERIOUS Skincare and Sun Protection from MD Skincare and Prevent Skin Cancer.
in Cool Picking, on June 28, 2007
MD Skincare® by Dr. Dennis Gross introduces Powerful Sun Protection SPF 30 Lotion, a breakthrough sunscreen product which contains a metal-encapsulating chelator to provide enhanced sun protection to skin when exposed to the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays. The sun is even more dangerous t...
A fruity day!
in Daily Power Walk, on June 27, 2007
5 a day is the goal, but some people simply don´t remember to eat 5 fruits a day. Or don´t feel like it. Me for example.
But there are days when I can eat fruit all day long. Not to make up for what I have lost during the week but to feel good. When you have had too much of the good stuff...
Create Healthy Meal Traditions
in Latina Viva, on June 27, 2007
...matoes and citrus fruits bring flavor and color to a variety of dishes with the added benefit of antioxidants.
- Lose calories, not flavor: It's easy to save calories by choosing lean meats...
Vitamin C Against Diabetic Retinopathy
in Daily Diabetic, on June 27, 2007
You probably already know the very common eye condition brought about by diabetes - diabetic retinopathy - caused by the swelling and leaking of blood vessels or the growth of abnormal new blood vessels on the surface of the retina, which could eventually leave patients blind.
A new animal stu...
Alleviating Sun Allergy Symptoms
in Allergies, on June 7, 2007
...tion and naturally soften the skin.
Quercetin is a well-known flavonoid. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants and can reduce inflammation boost the immune system and strengthen blood vessels and im...
Green Tea and Breast Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on May 9, 2007
...ck School of Medicine of USC notes. It¹s one of the few teas out there that has been shown to have antioxidants that may protect against cell damage Epidemiologist Anna Wu, Ph.D., professor of prevent...
Citrus Juices have Highest Nutrient Content
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 3, 2007
... Vitamin C: Orange and Grapefruit juices have the highest level of one of the most powerful antioxidants, vitamin C.
Potassium: After prune juice, citrus juices have the highest level of pot...
Top Your Diet with Cherries
in Daily Diabetic, on May 1, 2007
...ies may help lower the risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.
Cherries are rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins - the ones which provide the deep rich red color in cherries an...
Antioxidants from Cherries Help Reduce Risks of Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 1, 2007
...#39;t like the taste of...to me they somewhat tastes like cough syrup.
Anyway cherries are rich in antioxidants known as anthocyanins (which provide the deep rich red color and have been shown to h...
Black Raspberry Extract May Treat Skin Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 24, 2007
...n their experiment) may be a good Countermeasure because they contain anthacyanins, powerful antioxidants that give the fruit its rich, dark color. "In our experiments, the black raspberry...
Stomach Fats Reduce Antioxidants' Effects
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 4, 2007
... The protective effects of antioxidants like vitamin C ( ascorbic acid ) are being reduced by the fats in our stomach, according to a research study by scientists at the University of Glasgow ...
Tomatoes Grown in Diluted Seawater Produce More Natural Antioxidants
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 26, 2007
... can be used to grow tomatoes well, resulting to fruits with significantly higher levels of natural antioxidants.
"The controlled use of alternative water resources, such as diluted seawater, c...
Tangerine Tomatoes Provide Readily Absorbable Lycopene
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 3, 2007
...rom red tomatoes. That's what is so dramatic about it."
[Lycopene belongs to a family of antioxidants called the carotenoids, which give certain fruits and vegetables their distinctive colo...
Possible Help For Urinary Tract Infection
in Well Woman Blog, on February 17, 2007
... say about urinary tract infection:
Cranberries, raspberries and strawberries are all packed with antioxidants that protect against disease and premature aging. And if you're prone to UTIs or ca...
