Posts Tagged ‘ antioxidants ’

Study: Resveratrol may stimulate fat-controlling hormone

Study: Resveratrol may stimulate fat-controlling hormone

Resveratrol is a natural, chemical compound found in peanuts, blueberries and especially grapes. Due to the large concentration of resveratrol in grapes, red wine – in which grapes are fermented longer than in white wine – is an excellent source as well. Resveratrol gives off antioxidant activity and has long been considered as a...

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The Common Drug that Destroys Your Memory

The Common Drug that Destroys Your Memory

Dr. Graveline has an interesting background that makes him particularly suited to speak on the topic of statin drugs. He’s a medical doctor with 23 years of experience whose health was seriously damaged by a statin drug. His personal questions brought him out of retirement to investigate statins, which he’s been doing for the...

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Magnesium may reduce colon cancer risk, study finds

Magnesium may reduce colon cancer risk

Magnesium is sort of a super-nutrient; research actually classifies it as an essential dietary mineral (macromineral). It’s in our bones and muscles, it helps numerous processes within the body, and it’s found in countless food sources. Yet two out of every three people aren’t getting the recommended daily allowance. Based on research from Japan, more of...

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Are Apples the new Super Fruit?

Are Apples the new Super Fruit?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so the saying goes. And according to consumer watchdog Phil Lempert, the fruit deserves a lofty title to reflect its standing in society. Lempert, CEO of Supermarketguru.com and The Lempert Report, believes that the science behind apples makes their health marketability superior to that of highly-touted...

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Study: Blueberries protect muscles during exercise

Study: Blueberries protect muscles during exercise

A potent antioxidant, blueberries are said to have a number of positive health effects and continue to be studies for their potential benefits. One recent study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research claims that nature’s lone blue food may protect muscles from exercise damage. Researchers from the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research...

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