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Lycopene: The Tomato Antioxidant (opens the original)
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Throughout history medicinal plants have been used around the world as part of traditional healing practices.“The effectiveness of ethnomedicinal plants in disease management is attributed to their constituent bioactive phytochemicals, such as carotenoids, which are known to have multiple health benefits…Lycopene is a naturally occurring carotenoid predominantly found in tomatoes and tomato-based products.” Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Jun 2024Lycopene has been studied for more than 70 ye
Vitamin D Improves Cognition (opens the original)
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In a new study from Emory University published in Sleep Medicine researchers reported how Vitamin D improved cognition. This small study included 54 adults with sleep issues and mild cognitive impairment “both of which can be associated with the early stages of dementia. Participants who reported taking at least 5,000 IU of vitamin D each day performed better on measures of cognitive function than those who did not take vitamin D… Our findings suggest that taking higher doses of daily vitamin D
A Review on the Therapeutic Potential of Black Seed Oil: A Miracle Herb (opens the original)
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Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years for treating numerous diseases and ailments. Among various medicinal plants Black seed Oil (Nigella sativa) “is emerging as a miracle herb with a rich historical and religious background since many researchers revealed its wide spectrum of pharmacological potential… Most of the therapeutic properties of this plant are due to the presence of thymoquinone (TQ) which is a major active chemical component of the essential oil.” Asian Pacific Jour
Health Benefits of Broccoli Sprouts (opens the original)
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Broccoli sprouts are young broccoli plants harvested 3 to 5 days after germination. They are rapidly becoming one of the most important functional foods in nutritional science. Most of the health benefits of broccoli sprouts comes from a high level of a sulfur compound known as glucoraphanin. It is a stable precursor to sulforaphane which is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cellular-protective properties.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/imag
Health Benefits of Potassium (opens the original)
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Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a critical role in virtually every cell in the human body. It is particularly important for maintaining normal nerve transmission, muscle contraction, heart rhythm, fluid balance, and kidney function. Yet many people consume far less potassium than recommended.Unlike sodium, which is found in abundance in processed foods, potassium is concentrated primarily in fruits, vegetables, legumes, potatoes, dairy products, nuts, and other minim
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