Nutrition Archives

Ginger Can Reduce Post-Exercise Pain & Inflammation

A recent study in The Journal of Pain shows that both raw ginger and heat-treated ginger reduce muscle pain after exercise by approximately 25%, respectively. Researchers state that the study suggests "ginger may have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties akin to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.” The rhizome of the ginger plant is…
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Pumpkin Seed, Macular Degeneration & BPH

Macular Degeneration:

Pumpkin seed oil is rich in zeaxanthin, which protects the retina and slow the progress of macular degeneration. In 2003, the Medical Research Council Environmental Epidemiology Unit at the University of Southampton in England announced that zeaxanthin “may be far more important in preventing or stabilizing macular degeneration than previously realized.” Learn more about zeaxanthin.
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Ninety Percent of Americans Eat Too Much Salt

Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published findings on Americans' salt consumption: only 1 in 10 people are staying within the recommended guidelines. One teaspoon of salt per day is the recommended limit for those who are young and healthy. Most of this salt…
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Omega-3s Support Eye Health

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) already supports the assertion that omega-3 in the form of ALA aids cognitive and eye function and may soon be extending this designation to DHA. Products will be able to make this claim on their packaging.
Source: nutraingredients

DHA has been documented to help those who suffer from retinitis pigmentosa.

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Lutein and Zeaxanthin for Eye Health

The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are both potent antioxidants that are used in the cells of the lens and retina of the eye. They are wonderful free radical fighters with the capacity to lower oxidation in the eye - which causes stress in the cells of the eye. They also…
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Walnuts slow prostate cancer growth

A 2010 study indicates that mice who have cancer of the prostate benefit from increased nuts in their diet. Researchers are doing follow-up studies to see whether the benefit may extend to men. Most nuts in reasonable amounts can benefit the heart. But among walnuts’ special attributes were their ability…
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Procyanidins Benefit Microcirculation in Early Diabetic Retinopathy

A 2010 study suggests that pine bark extract (containing procyanidins) may be helpful to diabetics who have early diabetic retinopathy through improved retinal blood flow and lowering swelling edema. About 40-50% of Americans who have been diagnosed with diabetes already have some stage of diabetic retinopathy, according to NIH. Learn…
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Australian scientists discover Omega-3 diet can help prevent Alzheimers

Reseachers have substantiated earlier research that there appeared to be a lower risk of neurodegenerative conditions in those people who consume plenty of Omega-3 fatty acids. Their research also determined that a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids can help individuals from developing the devastating brain condition, Alzheimers disease. Essential…
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Two foods to completely avoid

Avoid trans fats, found largely in commercially prepared baked and fried foods, These fats not only raise "bad" LDL cholesterol, but also lower levels of heart-healthy HDL cholesterol. High trans-fat intake has been linked to coronary heart disease, in which fatty plaques build up in the heart arteries, sometimes leading…
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EPA and DHA needed for optimal nervous system function

A report appearing in the December 2009 issue of the American Psychological Association journal Behavioral Neuroscience revealed that diets that fail to provide enough of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may negatively affect the nervous system. The finding could impact the understanding of information-processing…
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