Showing posts with label Benefits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benefits. Show all posts

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Health benefits of olive oil

Olive oil is known for its many benefits on health, antiinflamatory properties, bactericidal activity, blood pressure reduction, cancer supression, cholesterol reduction, coronary heart disease protection, multiple sclerosis symptoms reduction, obesity control.
Plasmatic concentration reduction of substances that promote inflammation, in the blood vessels walls.Phenolic compounds present in olive oil exert a strong bactericidal activity against Helycobacter pylori. This activity is a preventive of gastric cancer and ulcers.Oleic acid, alpha tocopherol and phenolic compounds present in olive oil, through a mediators control reduce blood pressure.Olive oil monoinsaturated fatty acids are responsible of olive oil protection against several types of cancer and ageing problems due to its antioxidative properties. They also protect against coronary heart disease.HDL cholesterol increase, LDL cholesterol reduction and oxidative stress reduction are due to biophenols that increase the corresponding RNA transcription.A reduction in fatigue symptoms present in multiple sclerosis was seen after a period of time in patients receiving olive oil.Olive oil oleic acid stimulates an intestinal cells reaction producing a satiety feeling, therefore reducing food intake.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Tomatos again, more health benefits

Tomato extracts have been mentioned in this blogs due to its anticancer properties, but that is not all from this delicious plant product. Betacarotene, flavonoids, folate, potassium and vitamins C and E, are chemicals that give tomato fruit other very important health properties.These chemicals protect lipoproteins and vascular cells from oxidation, one of the mechanisms of atherosclerosis formation. Modulate platelet aggregation and reduce blood pressure. All these may help to reduce the development of cardiovascular disease.The manufacture or processing methods are very important to maintain the different chemicals bioavailability.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

What Are The Benefits Of Glyconutrients




Before man-made foods and new farming methods were introduced, the human diet was virtually complete. But, with the depletion of soil nutrients that result from these new methods and the absence of nutrients as result of various food processing methods, our foods have become devoid of essential nutrients necessary to our vitality and wellness. Today, the typical American diet only allows 2 glyconutrients – glucose or table sugar and galactose which is abundant in dairy products. The other eight essential glyconutrients are practically inexistent in our diets and can only be sourced through supplements.





There are a lot of benefits associated with these nutrients. Although the jury is still out there on some of the benefits, the majority of these are solid facts.





Enhance cellular communication – Through a process called glycosylation, the cells in the body bind with one another to accelerate the transference of signal from one cell to another. This is called cellular communication which is very essential in keeping the body's ability to function at its optimal capacity. Many experts agree that improvements in this process can stave off the onset of conditions, make the more responsive to attacks to its immune system, and in general, make it more capable of sustaining its functions.





Improve immune response – Most of the eight essential monosaccharides are known to have properties that can ward off fungi, bacteria, and virus from causing infections in the body. Fucose can particularly inhibit allergic reactions to common allergens like pollen, animal dander, and foods.





Delay the process of ageing – Because these nutrients can prevent the onset of chronic conditions, accelerate wound healing, improve inflamed cells and tissues, enhance recovery from strenuous activities and injuries, and improve the body's immune response, they can delay the ageing process.





Inhibit tumor growth – Xylose, fucose, galactose, mannose, and N-acetylgalactosamine are five of the eight essential glyconutrients that have been shown to have properties that can prevent the formation of tumors in various areas of the body. Xyloese, according to research findings, can help prevent the formation and exacerbation of cancer in the digestive tract. Although the capacity of these nutrients to inhibit tumor growth is fairly controversial, clinical evidence cannot deny that they, in fact, can possibly help cancer victims in the future.





Improve calcium absorption – Galactose is common in many dairy products. It is also known for its capacity to enhance calcium absorption. Glucose or table sugar is also noted for the same capacity on top of providing a good source of fast energy.





We are paying a high price for our deficiency in other glyconutrients. This is apparent in the prevalence of autoimmune, chronic, and degenerative diseases and disorders that have multiplied tenfold in the recent years. Also, there is a general decline in health among Americans as shown by the large portion of the society that is diagnosed with one or two chronic diseases on top of having high chances of developing other disorders. The problem with these nutrients is that they are not produced by the body and that there is no way for other nutrients to combine to replicate their effects. The only real option for the public is to rely on supplementation which is expected to become a trend in the nearest future. After all, glyconutrients are no diet options, they are needed by the body the way it needs water and food.


The Benefits Of Glyconutrients




Glyconutrients, plant-derived carbohydrates (otherwise known as simple sugars or monosaccharides) were recently discovered to play substantial roles in promoting health and wellness by staving off causes of infections, diseases, and even degenerative disorders. But more than these, these sweet nutrients were identified to play major roles in cellular communication. In the animal world, the efficiency of cell to cell communication defines whether the body of the animal functions well or not.





The huge problem facing us nowadays is that our diets are deprived of these necessary nutrients. According to experts, this deprivation is the very reason why autoimmune diseases develop at a very fast rate. Whereas these diseases are commonly seen in older populations a few years back, these are now affecting people of any age. In fact, one of the most striking examples of this reality is the prevalence of adult-onset diabetes among younger populations. This brings us to the first benefit of taking glyconutrients.





Of the 200 essential sugars found in nature, only 8 are important to bodily functions, particularly in cellular communication. Better communication at this level means substantial improvements in the body's defenses against chronic, and oftentimes fatal, and degenerative diseases such as diabetes, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, hepatitis, asthma, urinary infections, heart disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Menopause, Fibromyalgia, and many others. These nutrients also improve the body's ability to respond to attacks to its immune system. Because of this, the body can better address the onset of symptoms with the lessened susceptibility to succumb to continuous decline of health. It can also undergo an accelerated process of healing.





The body has remarkable abilities to recuperate, regenerate, and restore itself. But with diets that do not provide essential nutrients like the 8 most important glyconutrients, the body is left to a vulnerable state. Coupled with poor immune system reactions, the body becomes very vulnerable to the development of certain conditions.





However, since glyconutrients do not behave like drugs in the body, they can only trigger continuous boost in health, which is an important addition to one's immune system defenses. These do not focus on improving the symptoms of certain conditions, but instead sustain the body's capacity to defend itself against invading microorganisms or the weakening of individual cells in the body. So, they do not cure diseases, they only prevent the development of such.





In addition, several studies had also confirmed that regular intake of glyconutrients can delay the process of aging because these nutrients have the capacity not only to ward off diseases, but can also boost immune system defenses, accelerate healing, and prevent infections and diseases that oftentimes cause accelerated aging. Continuous supplementation of these nutrients can build the body's resistance to fungal, bacterial, and viral infections.





But, the benefits of glyconutrients supplementation are not only limited to enhancing the entire immune system, improving the immune system response, and in delaying the process of aging. There are other benefits such as the one that has been causing controversies lately – its capacity to inhibit the growth of tumors or its anticancer properties. These nutrients also have properties suitable for controlling blood cholesterol levels and in the regulation of proper nerve functions. These have detoxifying properties as well which help remove toxins from the body.