by laurel on December 18, 2007
ScienceDaily.com says new studies show fish oil increases the level of the protein in your body that prevents amyloid formation. Amyloid is the “tell-tale protein” found in Alzeheimer’s Disease. Researchers say a common form of Alzheimer’s is caused by genetic and environmental risks that increase the buildup of amyloid protein, forming lesions on the brain. [...]
by laurel on September 6, 2007
EatingFabulous.com writes that avocados may reduce your risk of oral cancer. A study from Ohio State’s College of Pharmacy found that “phytochemicals extracted from avocados target multiple signaling pathways and increase the amount of reactive oxygen within the cells, leading to cell death in pre-cancerous cell lines.” The phytochemicals did not harm any healthy or [...]
by laurel on July 21, 2007
FoodConsumer.org reports that a study from David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute in San Diego found that a chemical in curry may help your immune system ged rid of brain plagues that cause Alzheimer’s disease. The chemical, Bisdemethoxycurcumin, is found in curry which is made from Turmeric [...]
by laurel on June 25, 2007
SFN.org reports that a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience showed that the natural compound epicatechin found in blueberries, grapes, tea, and cocoa enhances memory in mice. Epicatechin is a flavonol which has been found to improve blood flow to the brain and improve cardiovascular function in people. The study’s findings show that a [...]
by laurel on May 10, 2007
BrainReady.com lists their top five brain health foods. You may begin to wonder why some of these wonderful foods get mentioned on my site over and over. The answer is simple. They are so healthy, beneficial, and healing for our bodies. Food Health Attributes Brain Health Benefits Wild Salmon essential fatty acids, animal protein, low [...]