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REDUCING CALORIES CAN SLOW DOWN AGING
According to biosciencetechnology.com, by consuming fewer calories aging can be slowed down and the development of age-related diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes delayed. The sooner calories are reduced, the greater the effect.
By gradually reducing the intake of sugar and proteins, without reducing vitamins and minerals, researchers have previously shown that monkeys can live several years longer than expected. Now researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now identified an enzyme called peroxiredoxin that holds the key to delaying the aging process. Reduced caloric intake prevents peroxiredoxin from being inactivated, thereby helping to prolong life.
For more information on caloric intake and aging, read this article onbiosciencetechnology.com. |
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Health Benefits of Saffron
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SAFFRON MAY INHIBIT CANCER
Saffron, the common spice and folk remedy, has been found to suppress a host of known cancer-related compounds in a study reported in the September issue of Hepatolgy.
In the study, rats were fed saffron for 24 weeks and then were injected with compounds known to cause liver cancer. None of the rats that received the highest doses of saffron developed cancer while six of eight in the control group that received only distilled water did develop cancer. The research showed that the spice inhibited certain cancer-causing proteins.
The study also indicated that saffron increased the levels of antioxidants in the rats. To learn more about this study of saffron and cancer, read this article in ScienceNews. |
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Coconut Waters and Electrolytes
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COCONUT WATERS FALL SHORT ON ELECTROLYTE CLAIMS
The consumer group ConsumerLab.com has found that some coconut water brands have fallen short in their claims on the amount of electrolytes in their beverages.
According to an article on Bevnet.com, the brands O.N.E. and Vita Coco fell short on their stated nutritional information for sodium and magnesium, two key elements when it comes to hydration. This is important because coconut water brands have been marketing themselves lately as a healthy beverage perfect for athletes, along the lines of Gatorade or Powerade. Although coconut waters will provide hydration because they are made of mostly water, drinks that contain the appropriate levels for key elements like sodium, potassium and magnesium are the best for replenishing electrolytes.
You can read the full Bevnet.com article here. |
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