Tuesday, November 24, 2009

antioxidants

Tapping Into Curry's Health Benefits

Curcumin capsules might boost body's ability to absorb potent antioxidant more >>

Fruit Even Healthier Than Thought: Study

Apples, peaches, nectarines packed with 'extractable' disease-fighting polyphenols, research finds more >>

Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks

Study finds these foods contain high levels of polyphenols more >>

Antioxidants Pose No Melanoma Threat

Despite earlier study, new report finds no risk from common vitamin and mineral supplements more >>

No Firm Evidence Green Tea Helps Prevent Cancer

Researchers have not uncovered conclusive findings, review shows more >>

Fruits and Veggies May Improve Sperm Quality

Whether antioxidants from supplements would help, too, is unclear, expert says more >>

Being Treated for Cancer? Skip the Antioxidant Supplements

The jury's still out on whether antioxidants interfere with treatment, so doctors advise holding off. more >>

Antioxidants Blunt Exercise Benefit, Study Shows

Vitamins C, E block creation of free radicals that promote insulin sensitivity, researchers say more >>

Compound in Berries May Lessen Sun Damage

Study in mice finds ellagic acid, also in nuts, limits wrinkling more >>

Low Vitamin E, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk

But British team says findings don't prove cause and effect more >>

Fitness Buzz: Antioxidants on Labels, Aerobics, and More

An NYU professor questions food labels, U.S. soft drink habits are revealed, and aerobics turns 40. more >>

Antioxidant-Rich Foods Lose Nutritional Luster Over Time

Studies found levels of good compounds dropped after 6 months more >>

Garlic Yields Up Its Health Secret

It's the same compound that gives it that distinct smell, scientists say more >>

Grape Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab

Finding might lead to new treatment for blood cancers, researchers say more >>

Vitamins and Supplements: Do They Work?

The picture is mixed, but thumbs up for vitamin D and fish oil. more >>

Purple Tomato Extended Lives of Cancer-Prone Mice

Snapdragon flower pigments produced color, antioxidants in genetically modified fruit more >>

Aspirin Doesn't Prevent First Heart Attack, Stroke

Study contradicts current recommendations; expert suggests change more >>

Too Much Sun, Too Few Antioxidants Spell Eye Trouble

The combination contributes to age-related macular degeneration, study finds more >>

Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients

Sulphoraphane boosts lungs' antioxidant activity, researchers explain more >>

Intense Heat May Boost Tomato Antioxidant

Fat added to lycopene molecules appears to increase disease-fighting power, study says more >>

Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart

Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea more >>

Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory

Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better more >>

Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster

Just inhaling the aroma activated anxiety-relieving genes, rat research shows more >>

Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk

Flavonoids in these foods may also counteract damage tobacco does to DNA, study suggests more >>

Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer

Compound produced during drying works with lycopene to protect against malignancies, study suggests more >>

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