If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Pomegranates contain punicalagins and ellagic acid.
Research suggests that pomegranate may be beneficial for artherosclerosis, heart disease, osteoarthritis and prostate cancer.
Resources:
“Punica granatum (pomegranate) and its potential for prevention and treatment of inflammation and cancer.” J Ethnopharmacol. 2007
“Cholesterol-lowering effect of concentrated […]
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Pomegranate - Berry Radical Ingredient #8
Published July 22nd, 2008 in Anti-oxidants and Berry Radical. 0 CommentsStrawberries - Berry Radical Ingredient #7
Published July 22nd, 2008 in Anti-oxidants and Berry Radical. 0 CommentsStrawberries 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 […]
Raspberry - Berry Radical Ingredient #6
Published July 22nd, 2008 in Anti-oxidants and Berry Radical. 0 CommentsRaspberries contain ellagic acid.
Ellagic acid has been shown to reduce heart disease, birth defects, liver problems, and promote wound healing.
Ellagic acid may help inhibit different types of cancer causing agents, including aflatoxin and nitrosamines.
Ellagic acid seems to have some anti-cancer properties and has been found to cause death in cancer cells in the lab.
References:
“Inhibition of […]
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