• One of the buzzwords used in speaking of nutrition these days is antioxidants. Many substances seem to work to prevent the oxidation of certain free radicals (waste products) in the bloodstream, which can help reduce the physical rate of aging and head off certain diseases associated with aging, such as heart disease. This is the definition of an antioxidant. Another word that comes up more frequently when speaking of diet and antioxidants is polyphenols. What are polyphenols?

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You may have heard of the popular Noni Juice, and its many health benefits. Well, you can add one more benefit to the list! Noni Juice has been shown to have excellent anti-inflammatory properties.

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It seems antioxidants and anti-aging materials and ingredients are all the rage these days – and for good reason! Science is discovering more and more every day about natural agents that act as antioxidants and help your body fight the effects of aging . . . leading to a longer and healthier life. Now who doesn’t want that? One such agent is Ashwagandha.

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You may have never heard of glutathione, but it’s time you learned! This element is essential when it comes to protecting your body from age-robbing free radicals, and may even protect you from other age-related conditions such as reduced brain function and lack of energy.

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Thermogenesis is the name given to the process of heat generation by the cells. Thermo (heat) + Genesis (creation). Your body generates heat in order to maintain your body temperature or increase it when external temperatures drop. This heat can be produced by exercise or non-exercise methods. The best example of thermogenesis by non-exercise methods is shivering. Non-Exercise Associated Thermogenesis (NEAT) is brought about when the cells burn brown adipose tissue (brown fat) present in the body to produce heat. As such, thermogenesis is seen as an effective weight loss method. Therefore, although the body can set this mechanism off on its own when the need arises, many individuals will induce thermogenesis by artificial means, through certain foods in order to speed up losing weight.

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The immune system is the body’s natural defense against infection and disease, and it helps to keep you from getting sick. The environment that surrounds you contains millions of microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and even toxins, and without the immune system, your body would probably fall sick and break down within a few hours. The immune system is a set of natural defenses that recognizes and eliminates these foreign bodies when they enter your system, and is able to distinguish them from your own cells in order to perform its function.

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When you talk about the health benefits of palm fruits, you are invariably talking about the Acai berry. This fruit is derived from the Acai Palm, which is a species of palm tree that is native to South and Central America. The Acai palm fruit has a great many benefits for health when consumed as a dietary supplement, and you can greatly improve your health by including it as a part of your diet.

The types of lifestyles that most people lead in this modern age are greatly detrimental to their health. One of the chief reasons of bad health is an unhealthy diet, which unfortunately is all too common nowadays, especially among working class adults. Also, the high level of pollution present in the atmosphere and our surrounding environments are also greatly detrimental to our health. Toxins from the air in our environments enter our bodies and accumulate, often causing health problems later on in life. There are also many harsh chemicals and compounds to be found in the many cleaning solutions and other household products that can be found in almost every household.

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You may have never heard of glutathione, but it’s time you learned! This element is essential when it comes to protecting your body from age-robbing free radicals, and may even protect you from other age-related conditions such as reduced brain function and lack of energy.

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Spirulina platensis kind of sounds like something that would not be good for you . . . like some sort of disease or something! However, you will see how good it really can be for your body.

Spirulina platensis refers to a cyanobacterium that is rich in protein and has good nutritional value. Many cultures across ages have used Spirulina platensis. The Mayas and the Aztecs used it as an important part of their food. The Kanembu races, which reside along the Lake Chad, use it even today. NASA regards Spirulina platensis as a complete food and has plans to use it in long-term space journeys. Spirulina platensis is one of the best-known oxygen producing foods.

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The health benefits of the cranberry can be found in the fruit itself, as well as in the extracts and supplements made from it. Cranberries are mainly recommended, in some form, for adults who have frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), a major cause of cystitis (painful inflammation of the urinary bladder). This is good for us to know, because about 25 percent of women have at least one UTI at some point in their life.
E. coli bacteria are the most common cause of such an infection, and when cranberries are consumed, they seem to keep the bacteria from clinging to the lining of the bladder and creating a problem. Cranberries are considered to be more effective if they are used along with other forms of treatment for this condition, usually antibiotics.
Anyone who does not have a chronic illness can still use moderate amounts of cranberry juice to prevent the development of UTIs, and 10 ounces of this liquid (or an equivalent) taken daily is often recommended as acceptable dose for this purpose.
Some studies have also found that cranberries can relieve blood disorders and help prevent stomach ulcers, cancer, high cholesterol, heart problems, arteriosclerosis, and gum disease. For this reason, they are considered to be one of America’s best 25 nutritional supplements. In part, this is because cranberries are high in flavonoids and antioxidants, both of which are essential to our good health.
Dosage
A dose of cranberries can vary greatly from one extract or supplement to another, and while consuming them in some form may have its benefits, we should also be keep in mind that many cranberry drinks sold in grocery stores contain a large amount of sugar. This tells us we need to be careful when deciding exactly which products to use.

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