Part III: Health Benefits of Antioxidants Plentiful intakes of antioxidants have been associated with reduced risk of some chronic diseases, in the same way that generous intakes of fruits, vegetables and grains have been associated with similar health benefits. Some examples of scientific evidence are the following: Cancer ? People with high beta-carotene intakes have ...…
PART II : Sources and Dietary Intakes. Antioxidants can be vitamins, minerals, enzymes or plant derived nutrients called phytonutrients. The major vitamin antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, while selenium is the major mineral antioxidant. Many researchers and nutritionists discuss and report on “antioxidants” as if these were the only sources of importance. A ...…
WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States ...…
Ok I admit it, this one really ticks me off. I was reading an article on children and the growing number with risk factors for heart disease. A new study has found that kids with these risk factors are showing signs of narrowing and hardening in their arteries. Pretty scary stuff, but not real surprising ...…
Part I: Antioxidants – What are they? Oxidation is a natural process that happens to all cells in nature, including the cells in your body. Antioxidants provide an important defense against the daily assault of free radicals on healthy cells. This Essentials of Health four-part series will review the function, benefits, sources, and safety of ...…