Anti-Aging Bulletin No. 51

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND CONSUMPTION carotene and flavorless Understanding the connection between diet and cardiovascular health is an issue that has for several decades. Improve your diet by reducing added sugars consumption and saturated fat has been a recommendation from various health agencies as a prudent way to prevent cardiovascular disease. A study by Dr. J and Kim of Yonsei University in South Korea Bulletin published an Atherosclerosis in March 2011 evaluated the effect of lycopene nutraceutical supplementation in cardiovascular health indicators. Lycopene is an antioxidant compound that gives fruits and vegetables like tomatoes their red color. Previous research suggested that lycopene could benefit heart health by stimulating the body's antioxidant activity, decrease markers of inflammation and protect against DNA damage. In the study with 126 healthy men in South Korea, researchers found that supplementation for 8 weeks produced a significant increase in antioxidant activity, reduced DNA damage in white blood cells, a decrease in inflammatory markers and lower systolic blood pressure. The researchers commented: "These findings add to the growing literature on the potential protective effects of antioxidant lycopene in atherosclerosis through an anti-inflammatory and preservation of endothelial function. In this respect the recommended supplement Carotenoid Complex Dr. Gonzalez Aragon is a whole plant supplement whose benefits have been demonstrated in human studies conducted by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and university researchers. Each capsule provides the full value of carotenoids for optimal ration a wide variety of fruits and vegetables rich in carotenoids, including 400 mcg. of lycopene. This makes the best and most complete supplement that contains only lycopene (synthetic origin). On the other hand, growing evidence support a role of flavonoid compounds in fruit in reducing cardiovascular disease risk. In particular, a study by A. Cassidy and collaborators at Harvard University, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in February 2011, found that the increased consumption of anthocyanins (a type `e flavonoid found in berries) was associated with a reduction of between 8 and 12% blood pressure. Researchers suggest that flavonoids may regulate blood pressure by improving blood flow, vascular response and entry of glucose into cells. In this respect the supplement Flavonoid Complex provides diverse phytonutrients from an optimal serving of fruits and vegetables, and green tea catechins and ellagic acid derived from grapes, blueberries and other berries. Flavonoids promote antioxidant activity, cellular health and growth and normal tissue renewal and renewal throughout the body. Each tablet provides the overall profile of water-soluble antioxidants for an optimal serving of fruits and vegetables rich in flavonoids. Both are part of over 6 pills PhytoDefense with cruciferous vegetables. If you do not eat regularly for 2 to 3 daily salad has a cardiovascular risk, neurological and cancer 10 times greater than the one doing it ... Dr. Gonzalez Aragon suggests cover these gaps in your nutrition with carotenoids, flavonoids and cruciferous separately or Phyto Defense. If you if you eat salads, also add to your nutrition, the more protection you have, the better quality of life and longevity. And if you're suffering from a chronic illness, certainly add to your medical treatment to increase the power of your body's internal healing. Increasingly science confirms the importance of nutritional