Posted on September 15th, 2009 by markjuliano
The liver regulates chemical levels in the body and excretes bile, which breaks down fats for digestion and absorption. The live also performs many other functions including:
Produces cholesterol to carry fats through the body
Coverts excess sugar into glycogen for storage
Regulates blood clotting
Produces immune factors and removes bacteria from the bloodstream
Regulates amino acids, which are the [...]
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Posted on September 14th, 2009 by markjuliano
Leukaemia cells have been shown to die when treated with grape seed, and whole-grape extracts. In one study, a commercially available extract caused 75% of the blood cancer cells to be destroyed – in a process of natural self-destruction of cancer cells called apoptosis. In addition, all healthy cells remained unharmed. New treatments are believed to result [...]
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Posted on September 13th, 2009 by markjuliano
Many doctors recommend a “baseline evaluation” before taking or making changes in pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals. The question is which baselines make sense for Resveratrol and Red Wine grape extracts.
While these baselines are not necessary or required before taking supplements, you should consider asking your doctor for recommendations.
First, baselines and blood tests depend upon your particular physiology, and the [...]
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Posted on September 12th, 2009 by markjuliano
Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, Resveratrol and Red Wine grape polyphenols are being studied by scientists around the globe for its potential for treating arthritis. Researchers at Germany’s University of Munich reported their work in 2007 on the regulation of inflammation on human subjects in knee cartilage. Resveratrol was found to exhibit strong anti-inflammatory effects.
Animals [...]
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Posted on September 11th, 2009 by markjuliano
Green tea is a highly recommended addition to the human diet, and deserves its own section in the Learning Center.
The tea plant is technically known as Camellia Sinensis. All tea varieties come from this species (green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and white tea). The differences are in the processing methods. Other “teas” from flowers such as peppermint, [...]
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Posted on September 10th, 2009 by markjuliano
Dr. Joseph Maroon is professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is also the author of The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life.
In a September 2009 edition of Bottom Line Health, Dr. Maroon recommends [...]
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Posted on September 9th, 2009 by markjuliano
If Red Wine, and to a lesser extent White Wine, is good for you, what about beer? The main beneficial element discovered in red wine is resveratrol, a powerful anti-oxidant. Beer doesn’t contain any resveratrol. But the presence of folate in beer helps lower the risk of heart disease when consumed in moderation. Beer also reduces blood [...]
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Posted on September 8th, 2009 by markjuliano
Is it the Resveratrol, wine, alcohol or grapes?
The simple answer is yes!
The French Paradox, and countless university and scientific studies have proven that grapes, wine, Resveratrol, and even alcohol in small quantities provide significant health benefits.
When visiting Dr. Baur (who discovered Resveratrol along with Dr. Sinclair while at Harvard Medical School) he reminded me that Resveratrol is only [...]
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Posted on September 7th, 2009 by markjuliano
Note that there have been literally hundreds of medical human and animal studies on these fruits, wines and extracts. These include whole grape, grape seed and grape skin extracts. Remember that the extracts come from the GRAPES, not wine, since it makes no sense to create wine, and then extract the grape elements and remove the alcohol.
The benefits [...]
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Posted on September 6th, 2009 by markjuliano
This is a favorite chart from Dr. Joseph Maroon’s book, The Longevity Factor, page 109.
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Top Five Cancer-Causing Foods
Hot dogs
Processed meats and bacon
Doughnuts
French fries
Chips, crackers, cookies (other packaged goods too)
These products contain: hydrogenated oils (trans fats), which, besides being a cancer factor, promote heart disease and belly fat; acrylamides, which are created during the frying process; and sodium nitrite [...]
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