Dementia is one of today’s biggest health challenges for older adults. There are currently 44 million cases around the world, and this number is expected to triple by the year 2050. An estimated billion persons around the world now have low vitamin D levels, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In fact, a major … Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
16 Foods High in Vitamin C
Source: 16 Foods High in Vitamin C by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin C is an important, naturally-occurring nutrient. From preventing colds and flu,[1] rebuilding tissue, bones and blood vessels,[2] to boosting the body’s ability to synthesize calcium,[3] vitamin C is something we need on a daily basis. Studies have confirmed the need for vitamin C to boost brain … Continue reading 16 Foods High in Vitamin C
Why You Should Add More Purple Cabbage to Your Diet
Purple cabbage, commonly known as red cabbage, is a cruciferous vegetable that tastes delicious both raw and cooked. It is eaten as salads, coleslaw, smoothies, braised dishes and pickled treats. It surpasses green varieties in term of vitamin C and glucosinolates levels. It contains anthocyanins, one of the more than 6,000 members of the bioflavonoid family … Continue reading Why You Should Add More Purple Cabbage to Your Diet
Orange juice has 10 times more antioxidant power than previously thought
The antioxidant activity of citrus juices is 10 times higher than previously thought, according to a new analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Granada and published in the journal Food Chemistry. Many of the chemicals that naturally occur in plant foods function as antioxidants, removing the free radical chemicals that cause cellular and DNA … Continue reading Orange juice has 10 times more antioxidant power than previously thought
Researchers find that using vitamin C correctly in high doses kills cancer cells
One of the greatest controversies in oncology may have been resolved: Researchers may have discovered the reason that research into the effectiveness of high-dose vitamin C as a cancer treatment has been so mixed. When taken orally, massive quantities of vitamin C are either broken down or excreted unused by the body. In contrast, intravenous administration of … Continue reading Researchers find that using vitamin C correctly in high doses kills cancer cells
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 