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An Apple A Day Keeps The Breast Cancer-Doctor Away
in Well Woman Blog, on February 19, 2009
... rats."
The said studies highlighted the importance of phytochemicals (known as phenolics or flavonoids) found in apples and other fruits and vegetables in our health.
So what are we waiting f...
Black Raspberry Extract May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 8, 2009
...earchers attribute the chemo-preventive properties of black raspberries to anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids found in the fruit. This is one of the first experiments demonstrating the correlation be...
Check This Book Out: The Red Bodyguard
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 7, 2008
...ugar
have an exceedingly low Glycaemic Index
an excellent source of folate, vitamins C & E, flavonoids and carotenoids, all of which contribute to cancer protection
easily the richest source...
Chocolates May Prevent Preeclampsia
in Next Nine Months, on July 23, 2008
Now you can indulge in chocolates during pregnancy without feeling guilty. A new study reports that chocolate could help ward off preeclampsia , a condition during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine.
Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, i...
Yes, You Can Have Your Chocolate
in Are you a beauty?, on November 3, 2007
... the bottom (diastolic) blood pressure number by about 2 mm Hg.
Dark chocolate is a good source of flavonoids-an antioxidant that's thought to improve the function of blood vessels." Before ...
Genetically Engineered Microorganisms as Drug Factories
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 20, 2007
...h as E. coli, into tiny "cellular factories" to produce pharmaceutical compounds, such as flavonoids, that fight aging, cancer or obesity, as well as high-value chemicals.
In work published...
Apples and Apple Juice Reduce Asthma Risk in Children
in Allergies, on September 18, 2007
...y, the protective effect from apples is due to their powerful phytochemical content, which includes flavonoids, isoflavonoids, and phenolic acids. Indeed, may health benefits have been attributed to a...
Despite the Sugar, Orange Juice is a Healthy Drink
in Daily Diabetic, on July 19, 2007
... contains, it appears to be a healthy drink for diabetics despite of the caloric load of sugars.
Flavonoids suppress destructive oxygen free radicals - also known as reactive oxygen species, or ROS...
Nutrition and Your Microwave
in Well Woman Blog, on June 22, 2007
...:
Microwaving broccoli destroys a whopping 97 percent of its disease-protective nutrients know as flavonoids. A study this week has found, for instance, that boiling broccoli in water for just 10 mi...
Flavonoids for Mental Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 13, 2007
... Flavonoids such as isoflavones , anthocyanidins and flavonols continue to gain popularity because of their cancer-fighting potential.
Now, according to a French study, a diet rich in flav...
Alleviating Sun Allergy Symptoms
in Allergies, on June 7, 2007
...mulate the blood circulation and naturally soften the skin.
Quercetin is a well-known flavonoid. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants and can reduce inflammation boost the immune system and strengt...
Peanuts or Apples?
in Well Woman Blog, on May 6, 2007
...apple-specific effect, the researchers said, possibly because of its phytochemical content, such as flavonoids, which have been shown to have beneficial effects on adult lung function. ...
Eating Apples and Fish During Pregnancy Reduce Childhood Asthma
in Allergies, on April 16, 2007
...ings "suggest an apple specific effect, possibly because of its phytochemical content, such as flavonoids." The research paper cites other related studies on apples, including those which fo...
Pycnogenol® 190 Times More Potently than Prescription Diabetes Medications
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2007
...igh glucose peak in the blood stream after a meal.
"The high concentration of procyanidins (flavonoids) found in Pycnogenol® is responsible for demonstrating these excellent results," said...
Forbes Thinks Wine is Good...Maybe
in Celebrate Wine, on October 3, 2006
...ct you from heart disease, cancer, and even neurological disease.
The Yale-New Haven Hospital says flavonoids in wine help reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol and raise good (HDL) cholesterol. Wine can also...
Novel Plant Derived Drug Candidates
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 6, 2006
... dental caries
...scientists have discovered that cranberry contains several antioxidants (flavonoids) (e.g., quercetin and myricetin), phenolic acids (benzoic acid), anthocyanins, condensed ...
Hibiscus Extract, Potential Protector of the Heart
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 6, 2006
... Hibiscus extract contains many of the same antioxidant compounds as red wine (including flavonoids, polyphenols and anthocyanins) and is already used in beverages to give colour and flavour; but ...
Cranberry: Source of Possible Anti-caries/Anti-plaque Agents
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 6, 2006
...n of the tooth.
However, scientists have discovered that cranberry contains several antioxidants (flavonoids) (e.g., quercetin and myricetin), phenolic acids (benzoic acid), anthocyanins, condensed ...
Scientific Secret of Apple's Health Benefits, Now Revealed by UC Davis Researchers
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 22, 2006
...ke heart disease and age-related cancers.
"We've known for a long time that it's the flavonoids in fruits that are protecting the body. We just haven't known exactly how.
Now, at ...
Orange or Grape Fruit Juice, May Protect Against Osteoporosis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 18, 2006
...uce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
"Such effects could be associated with bioactive flavonoids in citrus juice that possess antioxidant properties that protect tissue against oxidative...
Green Oats for Mental Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 17, 2006
In the 12th century, it has been reported that green oat is a mood enhancer, contributes to a clear, sharp mind and has strength building benefits in cases of chronic fatigue . At present, oats are more commonly associated with heart health and considered a slow release carbohydrate tha...
The Vitamin D and Flavonoids' Link to Breast and Ovarian Cancers
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 13, 2006
... a new study (on the possible preventive properties of Vitamin D and the plant substances called flavonoids against breast and ovarian cancer) at the 97th Annual Meeting of the American Associati...
Nutritional Supplement And Pharmaceutical Potentials Of Hops
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2005
...nd in
prevention or treatment of (post-)menopausal 'hot flashes' and osteoporosis: prenylflavonoids, specifically 8-prenylnaringenin, which also found in hops are potent phytoestrogens a...
Beers to your health
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 15, 2005
...eative Reporter .
Scientists at the Linus Pauling Institute have discovered a new compound, called flavonoids. This compound neutralizes "free radicals", rogue oxygen molecules that can dam...