Amazing Health Benifits Of Broccoli

Broccoli Curing Cancer ?
Researchers have discovered compounds in broccoli that prevent or slow the progress of cancer cells. Eating broccoli regularly has been linked to lower chances of developing lung, colon, stomach, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers. Health experts recommend that we consume at least one serving of dark green vegetables a day, so add some broccoli to your plate!

In recent years, broccoli has made the headlines regarding three components found in the vegetable. For instance, indole-3-carbinol has captured the attention of those looking to prevent hormone-related cancers, such as breast- and prostate cancer.

I3C promotes "good" hormones, while working against destructive ones. The "sulforaphane" in broccoli also helps to increase the level of enzymes that block cancer, while the beta-carotene in broccoli transforms into vitamin A within the body, providing an effective antioxidant that destroys free radicals (responsible for weakening the defense of cells).

Additionally, the health benefits of broccoli have been linked to preventing and controlling the following medical concerns: Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, calcium deficiencies, heart disease, arthritis, and even the aging process.

The Health and Healing Power of Grape Seeds - So Simple

Another Age Old Supplement Comes to Life

It never ceases to amase me how many "recent studies" are proving what mankind has known about the health and healing properties of simple foods and herbs sense Biblical times.

Human case reports and results from laboratory and animal studies show that grape seed extract may be useful to treat heart diseases such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. By limiting lipid oxidation, phenolic in grape seeds may reduce risk of heart disease, such as by inhibiting platelet aggregation and reducing inflammation. While such studies are promising, more research including long-term studies in humans is needed to confirm initial findings.

A poly phenol contained in grape seeds is resveratrol which may interfere with cancer cell growth and proliferation, as well as induce apotheosis, among a variety of potential chemo-preventive effects.

Grape seed components may also be active against HIV by inhibiting virus expression and replication.

A Recent Study:
A team of scientists from the US and China have discovered that grape-seed extract kills laboratory leukemia cells by making them commit suicide, thus showing the potential value of natural compounds in the treatment of cancer.