Omega-3 fatty acids have been attracting a lot of nutrition headlines lately as studies continue to reinforce their known benefits and even uncover some new ones. While Omega 3 has long been linked with brain health, new research shows how dietary essential fatty acids could help treat Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions during their early stages. The … Continue reading Omega-3 oils found to halt neuroinflammation that leads to Alzheimer’s disease
Sulforaphane from broccoli and cruciferous vegetables selectively destroys cancer cells
Research details published in the Molecular Nutrition & Food Research journal explains the potent mechanism exhibited by cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower to ameliorate developing cancer cells. The active photochemical known as sulforaphane targets prostate and other hormone dependent cancer lines and leaves normal healthy cells unaffected. Cruciferous vegetables have long been associated with a … Continue reading Sulforaphane from broccoli and cruciferous vegetables selectively destroys cancer cells
4 ways celery will destroy cancer cells
With its mild flavor, its delicate, pale color, and its (undeserved) reputation as a food with ‘little nutritional value,’ celery just might be the Clark Kent of the produce aisle. The reality is: this underappreciated vegetable is a nutritional superhero that is just beginning to get its due. Not only is celery packed with essential vitamins, minerals and dietary … Continue reading 4 ways celery will destroy cancer cells
Discover the super-food power of turmeric
Foods that have an incredible array of health benefits that go well beyond just their nutrient value are considered `super-foods.` Turmeric is an herb native to Southeast Asia that is a true super-food shown to have remarkable healing and anti-inflammatory properties that are just now being discovered. Cellular inflammation is a common day epidemic that … Continue reading Discover the super-food power of turmeric
The powerful health benefits of curcumin
The orange Asian herb turmeric has been traditionally used for centuries by Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Curcumin is the most powerful active anti-inflammatory compound within turmeric. Curcumin has been shown to be a powerful suppressor of chronic inflammation-mediated disease processes. Many Asian cultures use turmeric in nearly every meal. They rave of its anti-aging and … Continue reading The powerful health benefits of curcumin
Curcumin found to have protective effects against stomach cancer
Curcumin, the main bioactive compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa), can be utilized in the prevention and treatment of stomach cancer, according to a team of scientists from the Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Federal University of Para (UFPA) in Brazil. Published in the journal Epigenomics, their findings underscored the cellular mechanisms behind curcumin’s beneficial effects against stomach cancer, … Continue reading Curcumin found to have protective effects against stomach cancer
Magnesium boosts bone health in teenage girls
Girls who take magnesium supplements as adolescents may be giving themselves stronger bones for the future. Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine took a selection of Caucasian girls aged eight to 14 and gave them either a daily 300 mg supplement of magnesium oxide – taken in two doses – or a placebo. … Continue reading Magnesium boosts bone health in teenage girls
Best foods for protein when considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
Many people who are considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle are often concerned with making sure that they still fuel their body with the proper amounts of protein. Proteins, as most of us know, are the "building blocks" of life responsible for the proper function of organs, cells and tissues (1). The Centers for Disease … Continue reading Best foods for protein when considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition, leading to the deterioration of the center of the retina, called the macula. It is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The result of a study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine finds that eating grapes over a lifetime may slow or help prevent … Continue reading Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Great Benefits of Whey Protein for Muscle Building
Nowadays people want to spend less time working out and still be fit. If that’s your case, we’ve got great news: WHEY PROTEIN can make it possible! Scientists have solved this main need by creating a supplement, which can be added to the dairy diet. The principle is that amino acids should be accessible to … Continue reading Great Benefits of Whey Protein for Muscle Building
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 