Sentences with phrase «help protect against»

Fish high in vitamin B12 may also help protect against Alzheimer's, according to a study published in 2010 in the journal Neurology.

Polyphenols and flavonoids found in matcha green tea may help protect against infections.

In addition, one cup contains 10 percent of the recommended daily amount of omega - 3 fatty acids, which help protect against arthritis, depression and autoimmune disorders, as well as promote heart health.

The medium - chain fatty acids in coconut oil have antimicrobial properties that can help protect against harmful microorganisms.

Rich in bioflavonoids: powerful antioxidants which help protect against oxidative stress and free radical damage.

Along with anthocynins, they help protect against damage from free radicals.

Bilberries are also known to help protect against toxin damage, particularly from potassium bromate.

help protect against disease and the aging process by destroying free radicals, which are associated with disease and aging.

They are a great source of phytonutrients that can help protect against heart disease and certain cancers.

Even people who are mentally healthy should take a proactive approach and aim to improve * their brain health to help protect against memory or mental problems.

Vitamin D can also help protect against colds and upper respiratory infections.

Research suggests that capsanthin may help protect against cancer (12).

The results build on the principle that «friendly» or beneficial bacteria in the gut boost immunity and help protect against toxins that can cause disease.

«We know how much daily calcium someone needs to consume to help protect against bone fractures later in life.

Extensive studies have shown that vitamin D can help protect against a host of illnesses, including certain cancers, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative conditions.

Health Tip: Asparagus contains phytochemicals which help protect you against cancer and heart disease.

Rich in essential complex - B and E vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), B9 (Folate), which help convert food into fuel, and Vitamin E (alpha - tocopherol), (gamma - tocopherol), and traces of (beta - tocopherol), (delta - tocopherol), which help protect against disease and reduce inflammation.

Tomatoes contain a natural red pigment called lycopene which is an antioxidant and a natural UV sunscreen so can help protect against sunburn and skin ageing caused by exposure to the sun, don't skip the sunscreen though.

Beautiful beets contain powerful nutrient compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers.

The terpene borneol protects the brain and nervous system and may help protect against degenerative brain diseases that stem from inflammation, like Alzheimer's.

To bring this discussion back full circle (to the central premise of this website), then certain phytonutrients or micronutrients in plants that contain considerable amounts of cysteine (alliums, sulfurs) or methionine would act as anti-oxidants and help protect against oxidation of C and M, correct?

Studies have shown that raspberry extract can help prevent arthritis; and that blueberries can help protect against intestinal inflammation and even ulcerative colitis; and that those who eat more strawberries have lower levels of C - Reactive Protein, an inflammatory marker found in the blood.

In a 2003 study published in Nutrition, for example, laboratory tests revealed that compounds extracted from yucca bark may help protect against oxidative stress by slowing up the production of free radicals in blood platelets.

Mango: supply us with antioxidants that help protect against certain types of cancer (and the added sweetness is a bonus too!)

Ensuring you wear correct supportive foot wear, and maintain mobility of the foot muscles - by performing simple stretches and staying active - will help protect you against the risk of injury.

Containing high protein levels and growth factors, it also carries immune factors that help protect against infection in the form of immunoglobulins.

In addition, they promote relaxation, which can help protect against the constricting effect of stress on blood vessels.

The Egyptians used cinnamon in embalming their dead, and during the Middle Ages cinnamon was mixed with cloves and water to help protect against Bubonic Plague.

A healthy gut can help protect you against illness and disease, increases your metabolism and improve numerous others processes in your body.

They're high in the green pigment known as chlorophyll, which animal studies suggest may help protect against cancer (32).

In 2008, scientists found it may help protect against inflammation and cartilage damage associated with osteoarthritis.

Again, you might hypothesize that a glass of red wine and the antioxidants within can help protect against the effects of foods with Acrylamides.

Curcumin may help protect you against heart disease.

It can help protect against chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

Using planks to strengthen your entire core, particularly your back, will help protect against injury when you do other abdominal exercises and when you do everyday activities, like bending over to pick something up or lifting something heavy.

Other studies have found that certain fibers can reduce the absorption of carotenoids (an organic pigment that is found in foods such as carrots and tomatoes which can help protect against certain cancers)(46).

Grape Seed contains oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs) which are powerful antioxidants that have been shown to help protect against oxidation and damage from UV rays.

The oil that jojoba contains has been specially developed by the plant to help protect it against the incredibly harsh conditions it grows in.

These ways are with: Diet — eat more fruits and vegetables daily, including: foods rich in Vitamins A (leafy green vegetables), C (peppers, citrus fruits, berries, tropical fruits, broccoli and tomatoes), and E (almonds, spinach, wheat germ and sweet potato), Zinc (grass - fed beef, kefir, yogurt, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds); Lutein and zeaxanthin (spinach, kale and broccoli, and eggs), fish and omega 3 — eating fish 3 times a week is in total co-relation to cataract health and can lower the risk of cataracts; Supplements (it's preferable to get your nutrients from food, but it's not always possible) such as bilberry which is used traditionally to help protect against cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration; Sun protection — make sure to wear eye protection whenever out in the sun to help reduce the risk of eye health issues; Lifestyle modifications — smoking and drinking are known health risks, but also for the eyes; and the possible upcoming Eye Drop intervention — drops containing Lanosterol have been tested on 3 dogs that cleared their vision after 6 weeks of using these drops — unfortunately, it's not yet available for human use at this time.

Antioxidant - rich foods also help protect you against low - level radiation.

On the contrary, flaxseed may actually help protect against certain types of cancer, including breast and prostate cancer.

By boosting the beneficial flora in your digestive tract, fermented foods help protect against parasites, bacteria and even radiation.

Eating a healthy breakfast can also keep your cholesterol in check, make your body more responsive to insulin (and so help protect against type 2 diabetes), improve your performance on memory - related tasks, minimize impulse snacking and overeating at other meals, and boost your intake of essential nutrients — and may also help keep your weight in check.

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition suggests that diets high in rice protein can help protect against atherosclerosis by increasing blood levels of nitric oxide.

They're also a good source of heart - healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber, two important nutrients that can help protect against heart disease (47).

Strawberries boast a range of potential benefits to the health and can help protect against a range of diseases.

The compounds that give some foods their bitter taste are the same ones that have been shown to help protect against diseases like cancer.

Now, a new study shows that skin bacteria might even help protect against skin cancer.

NGF is prevented from entering the brain by the blood - brain barrier, which is why it's so important for the brain to synthesize the protein on its own to help protect against degeneration and maintain optimum function.

Practicing yoga may do more than calm the mind — it may help protect against certain diseases, a new study suggests.