Archive for the 'Flavonoids' Category

Memory Enhancing Compound

Monday, June 25th, 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 [...]

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Apples & Pears Protect Your Heart

Sunday, June 24th, 2007

Women’s Health Magazine reports that a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that “apples and pears rank alongside red wine as potent defenses against heart disease.”  The findings proved that eating apples and pears offered the lowest risk of death from heart conditions.  The two wonder fruits have tons of anti-inflammatory flavonoids [...]

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