Strawberries - Berry Radical Ingredient #7
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Strawberries are a rich source of quercetin, ellagic acid and anthocyanins.
Quercetin has been shown to protect colon, breast, ovarian and gastrointestinal cells against cancer growth.
Quercetin has also been shown to protect strokes, cataracts, virus’ and allergies.
1 box of Berry Radical has the same anti-oxidant capacity as 14kg of Strawberries
References:
“Antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of strawberries.” J Agric Food Chem. 2003
“Quercetin Prevents Oxidative Stress in Cirrhotic Rats.” Dig Dis Sci. 2007
“Protection by quercetin and quercetin-rich fruit juice against induction of oxidative DNA damage and formation of BPDE-DNA adducts in
human lymphocytes.” Mutat Res. 2005
“The role of polyphenolic compounds in the diet as inhibitors of platelet function.” Proc Nutr Soc. 2003
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