Category Archives: Antioxidants

Oxidative Stress in Affective Disorders: Relevance for Biomarkers and Antioxidant Therapy

Oxidative stress is a general biological event which is characterized by the imbalance between prooxidants and antioxidants systems and, as it is very …
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More Vitamin E, Younger You Are to Fight Pneumonia, Says Study but…

Vitamin E, present in fruits like tomatoes and mangoes or in sunflower seeds, with antioxidant properties is helpful to regulate an ageing immune …
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Researchers examining new antioxidant-based therapeutic approaches to hypertension

Two University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers are examining the role of intrinsic antioxidant pathways in mitigating hypertension.
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Innovative Tea Company Aims to Disrupt Tea Cups Everywhere

The Toronto-based company is barrel aging and blending the most antioxidant rich green tea in the world, with the most nutrient-dense super fruit.
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This first article kinda makes me smile because I think of all the people I know who still think that rice that takes longer than 5 minutes to cook is a gourmet indulgence ( when in fact, unlike it’s counterpoint- its just food!)

Is Black Rice the New Brown?According to ancient Chinese legend, black rice was so rare, tasty, and nutritious that only the emperors were allowed to eat it. Black rice is still relatively rare, but researchers are trying to bring its distinctive flavor and mix of antioxidants to the masses—or at least to a grocery store near you.
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A Pinch Here, a Dash There: How to Spice Your Life for Better HealthBy Julie Upton
A pinch here and a dash there may be one of the best ways to improve your health.
Herbs and spices have been grown and cultivated for thousands of years—as far back as 5,000 BC—and have been used for their medicinal benefits since they were first cultivated.
Today, research shows that these culinary treasures do, […]
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Anti-Aging and Antioxidant Fruits

Learn more about the anti-aging process of antioxidant fruits
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Should I Eat Dark Chocolate?

Cocoa is rich in flavonols, bitter antioxidant compounds that have been shown to be good for the heart. Dark chocolate has been linked to lowering …
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I can honestly tell you I’m not entirely sure what to make of this first article. For a while now I have restricted my coffee intake to just one (treasured) latte a day, maybe unnecessarily?

Coffee Drinking Linked to Longer Life
WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2012 (Health.com) — Drinking a daily cup of coffee—or even several cups—isn’t likely to harm your health, and it may even lower your risk of dying from chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests.
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Dr. Blonz: Berries have an antioxidant value
I was spending a pretty penny for dried blueberries to put on my cereal every morning until a friend told me that desiccated berries have no antioxidant …
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You know, part of me sees the ads for gummy vitamins and I’m not really sure what to make of it.  It might be that I just can’t resist anything that tastes like candy and so I’m rather appalled to see vitamins being produced and positioned this way.  I wonder how many kids are sneaking them out of the cupboards?

Superberries Aroniaberry Gummy Chews ReviewThe Superberries Aroniaberry Gummy Chews have an awesome berry taste and they are gluten free, dairy free, fat free, shelf stable and made of non-GMO ingredients.
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Oral antioxidant therapy for juvenile rats with kaolin-induced hydrocephalusWe hypothesized that antioxidant therapy would improve behavioral, neurophysiological, and/or neurobiochemical outcomes in juvenile rats following …
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5 Knee-Friendly FruitsHere are 5 fruits that are deemed to be knee-friendly due to their high Vitamin C content.
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The ‘Borgnine Group’ Comrade and Emmy TV Nominated Actor, Michael Paul Chen, Loved the …One such unique element is XoVita™, a proprietary high-antioxidant blend of cacao, acai berries and blueberries, an ingredient combination exclusive …
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Olive Lifesciences seeks Brunswick Labs' assistance for i-Pulse's ORAC

Health experts have recommended the consumption of 5,000 ORAC units per day for optimal antioxidant protection. “The United States Food and …
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Cooked tomatoes contain more antioxidants: Study

New research has indicated that the antioxidant power in tomatoes can be boosted through cooking the veg. The reason is related to the myriad …
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Antioxidant Trail Mix

This antioxidant trail mix is full of healthy fats! This recipe is perfectly balanced with a little bit of sweet and a lot of crunch! Try this unique mix!
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The beauty foods you need to eat to look amazing

Antioxidants are vital for radiant skin. “Brightly coloured fruit and vegetables, from pumpkins to strawberries to Kiwi fruit, are all rich in antioxidants,” …
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Anti-Wrinkle Webinar: Adam Paul Green Will Connect DOTS & Discuss SKIN Peptide Cr me …

One such unique element is XoVita , a proprietary high-antioxidant blend of cacao, acai berries and blueberries, an ingredient combination exclusive …
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Turn blueberries into drink, salad, pie or cake

1 in antioxidant activity among some 40 common fruits, vegetables and juices … Antioxidants help protect people from diseases such as cancer, heart …
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NutritionFacts.org

Antioxidant supplements, unlike whole food sources, may impair beneficial adaptations to exercise (http://1.usa.gov/TNVotg). Food sources of …
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The Healing Properties of Dragon Fruit

The Dragon Fruit is different in appearance from what we would call normal fruit as it is oblong. Read more about it here.
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