Antioxidants
Resveratrol- The Red Wine Antioxidant that holds promise to counter the progression of Mild cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease!
Scientists have discovered:
- Resveratrol is a substance found in the skin of red grapes that stimulates a survival gene beneficial to health and longevity.
- Mice receiving resveratrol in laboratory tests run faster, exhibit fewer signs of cognitive impairment, and even live longer than mice nor receiving resveratrol
- The antioxidant properties of resveratrol support cardiovascular functioning, bone health, and the countering of many diseases of aging, including diseases involving memory loss and cognitive functioning, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body Syndrome, and even diabetes.
- Click here to watch the 60 minutes video and learn more about the amazing promise of reservatrol.
Are you selecting your fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant properties?
Antioxidant properties of your food selections matter to your health- both body and mind. When our bodies use oxygen, harmful free radicals are produced as a byproduct. Free radicals cause oxidative damage and have been implicated in skin and colon cancers, macular degeneration, and diseases of the eyes associated with aging- not to mention wrinkly skin!
Antioxidants are substances that protect your body from the harmful health effects and skin aging caused by free radicals. Antioxidants fight eye damaging and skin aging free radicals. Antioxidants act as scavengers, collecting the free radicals that are produced so they can not do damage.
A large body of scientific research is currently underway to investigate the health benefits of antioxidant supplements on cardiovascular health and cognitive functioning- particularly vitamin E, C and beta carotene, which is a form of vitamin A, as well as the much acclaimed discovery of the potential health benefits of the natural compound reservatrol, found in grape skins and red wine, which has been discussed by FoxNews, 60 Minutes, Oprah and many more.
The American Heart Association notes that scientific evidence supports a diet high in food sources of antioxidants and other heart-protecting nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Up to 30% of Americans take antioxidant supplements.
Review the list below and see if there are choices you can make to improve your health!
Fruits with High Levels of Antioxidants:
(from most to least)
- 1. Prunes
2. Raisins
3. Blueberries
4. Blackberries
5. Strawberries
6. Rasberries
7. Plums
8. Oranges
9. Red Grapes
10. Cherries
Vegetables with High Levels of Antioxidants:
(from most to least)
- 1. Kale
2. Spinach
3. Brussel Sprouts
4. Alfalfa Sprouts
5. Broccoli
6. Beets
7. Red Bell Pepper
8. Onion
9. Corn
10. Eggplant
