Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Can anyone tell me if any of the following is true? If, so, where can I get information that would verify it? Studies have shown that a proper intake of antioxidants may: 1. decrease cardiovascular disease by stopping bad cholesterol from forming on vessel walls and narrowing the passage and lower cholesterol levels 2. prevent the formation of blood clots which can lead to heart attacks and strokes 3. increase the flexibility of blood vessels in order to lower blood pressures and 4. decrease the stress on the heart 5. help the body utilize sugars better thus preventing diabetes as well as decreasing the complications of diabetes – vision problems, amputations, kidney problems 6. prevent dental caries and gum disease 7. improve memory and slow down dementia 8. prevent certain types of cancer 9. improve breathing problems 10. improve the quality of your skin 11. decrease the inflammation association with arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any inflammatory disease 12. decrease the size of the prostate and 13. prevent urinary tract infections. 13. provide energy 14. improve liver function 15. improve depression 16. help with weight gains and decrease appetites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 I'm an RN who has been focused on antioxidants and anti inflammatory reactions for years-family history of atherosclerosis. From my reading, I think inflammation will prove to be the basis for a lot of nasty stuff including blood vessel disease, i.e. heart and head (stroke). Blueberries seem to be at the top of most of the lists of anti oxidant foods. There are some well known antioxidants available at the health food store also. Grape Seed based. Look for pycnoginols, I think this is the chemical agent underlying many antioxidants. Something to do with pine comes to mind too... Recently a news item was published re new 'official' research on grape seed. Can't remember the source but it registered as an " It's about time " item in my mind. Try www.WebMD.com, National Institute of Health's alternative (complimentary) medicine articles www.NIH.com, American Heart Association www.AHA.com, Harvard Medical school search...can't remember the specific URL. I don't know about the effect on cancer or sugars/diabetics and related but I have found an new sweetner, Stevia (? spelling) which doesn't trigger insulin rush, or so I was told/read. It tastes good too! Not bad for you like aspartame in diet foods. If you search, I think you can find some recent info on the benefits of moderate amounts of coffee! I believe there are many scientists at work with antioxidants, many studies done but I don't know if any organization has officially backed all the reported effects of antioxidants. The 'organizations' are cautious about this and other alternative ideas but this one flies IMHO. Personally, I eat frozen blueberries, dried cranberries and crushed walnuts with some wholesome cereal every AM. These are tips/opinions from a medical professional-grandmother who can't sleep at the present so take that into consideration... <g> Try www.about.com too. Someone there seems to have info and opinions on almost anything. Good for you for following up on your subjects. I would appreciate it if you could forward any info on effects other than vessel disease. BTW, where did you get your quote? Thanks, HTH S On 10/28/2006 8:03:35 AM, J.T. Mims (packrat1145) wrote: > Can anyone tell me if any of the following is true? If, so, where can > I get information that would verify it? > > Studies have shown that a proper intake of antioxidants may: 1. > decrease cardiovascular disease by stopping bad cholesterol from > forming on vessel walls and narrowing the passage and lower > cholesterol levels 2. prevent the formation of blood clots which can > lead to heart attacks and strokes 3. increase the flexibility of blood > vessels in order to lower blood pressures and 4. decrease the stress > on the heart 5. help the body utilize sugars better thus preventing > diabetes as well as decreasing the complications of diabetes - vision > problems, amputations, kidney problems 6. prevent dental caries and > gum disease 7. improve memory and slow down dementia 8. prevent > certain types of cancer 9. improve breathing problems 10. improve the > quality of your skin 11. decrease the inflammation association with > arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any inflammatory disease 12. decrease the > size of the prostate and 13. prevent urinary tract infections. 13. > provide energy 14. improve liver function 15. improve depression 16. > help with weight gains and decrease appetites. > > > Messages in this topic [li Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 RE Antioxidants-IMO I'm an RN who has been focused on antioxidants and anti inflammatory reactions for years-family history of atherosclerosis. From my reading, I think inflammation will prove to be the basis for a lot of nasty stuff including blood vessel disease, i.e. heart and head (stroke). Blueberries seem to be at the top of most of the lists of anti oxidant foods. There are some well known antioxidants available at the health food store also. Grape Seed based. Look for pycnoginols, I think this is the chemical agent underlying many antioxidants. Something to do with pine comes to mind too... Recently a news item was published re new 'official' research on grape seed. Can't remember the source but it registered as an " It's about time " item in my mind. Try www.WebMD.com, National Institute of Health's alternative (complimentary) medicine articles www.NIH.com, American Heart Association www.AHA.com, Harvard Medical school search...can't remember the specific URL. I don't know about the effect on cancer or sugars/diabetics and related but I have found an new sweetner, Stevia (? spelling) which doesn't trigger insulin rush, or so I was told/read. It tastes good too! Not bad for you like aspartame in diet foods. If you search, I think you can find some recent info on the benefits of moderate amounts of coffee! I believe there are many scientists at work with antioxidants, many studies done but I don't know if any organization has officially backed all the reported effects of antioxidants. The 'organizations' are cautious about this and other alternative ideas but this one flies IMHO. Personally, I eat frozen blueberries, dried cranberries and crushed walnuts with some wholesome cereal every AM. These are tips/opinions from a medical professional-grandmother who can't sleep at the present so take that into consideration... <g> Try www.about.com too. Someone there seems to have info and opinions on almost anything. Good for you for following up on your subjects. I would appreciate it if you could forward any info on effects other than vessel disease. BTW, where did you get your quote? Thanks, HTH S On 10/28/2006 8:03:35 AM, J.T. Mims (packrat1145) wrote: > Can anyone tell me if any of the following is true? If, so, where can > I get information that would verify it? > > Studies have shown that a proper intake of antioxidants may: 1. > decrease cardiovascular disease by stopping bad cholesterol from > forming on vessel walls and narrowing the passage and lower > cholesterol levels 2. prevent the formation of blood clots which can > lead to heart attacks and strokes 3. increase the flexibility of blood > vessels in order to lower blood pressures and 4. decrease the stress > on the heart 5. help the body utilize sugars better thus preventing > diabetes as well as decreasing the complications of diabetes - vision > problems, amputations, kidney problems 6. prevent dental caries and > gum disease 7. improve memory and slow down dementia 8. prevent > certain types of cancer 9. improve breathing problems 10. improve the > quality of your skin 11. decrease the inflammation association with > arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any inflammatory disease 12. decrease the > size of the prostate and 13. prevent urinary tract infections. 13. > provide energy 14. improve liver function 15. improve depression 16. > help with weight gains and decrease appetites. > > > Messages in this topic [li Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 It is true that chocolate is full of wonderful anti-oxidants. It is also rich in magnesium, which is why so many women crave it PM, and it is a source of a brain-food called PEA, PhenylEthylAmine. This is what makes chocolate a feel-good substance. It's good to be a PEA brain. Recently many companies including one I belong to have jumped on the " healthy chocolate " bandwagon. I'd rather see people eat fair-trade, organically grown etc etc chocolate than Mars Bars, but still. No matter how nobly processed, chocolate remains a dense food that stresses the liver. Keep that in mind, enjoy in moderation, and stick to berries and vegetables for anti-oxidants. Ien in the Kootenays http://profiles./free_green_living Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Thanks for your reply. Very good information, Sorry for the delayed response. More can be learned on this subject by visiting Dr.Steve Warren's website (http://mydrchocolate.com/ <http://mydrchocolate.com/> ) or my website (http://www.healthychocolateforyou.biz/ <http://www.healthychocolateforyou.biz/> ). ....packrat1145 , " Ieneke van Houten " <ienvan wrote: > > It is true that chocolate is full of > wonderful anti-oxidants. > It is also rich in magnesium, which > is why so many women crave it PM, > and it is a source of a brain-food > called PEA, PhenylEthylAmine. > This is what makes chocolate a feel-good > substance. It's good to be a PEA brain. > > Recently many companies including one > I belong to have jumped on the " healthy > chocolate " bandwagon. > > I'd rather see people eat fair-trade, > organically grown etc etc chocolate > than Mars Bars, but still. > > No matter how nobly processed, chocolate > remains a dense food that stresses the > liver. > Keep that in mind, enjoy in moderation, and > stick to berries and vegetables for anti-oxidants. > > Ien in the Kootenays > http://profiles./free_green_living <http://profiles./free_green_living> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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