Red peppers in particular contain high levels of the powerful antioxidant beta carotene, thought to support eye and circulatory system health and help
protect against some forms of cancer.
Turnips provide calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin K. Turnips also provide sulfur - containing compounds that may help
protect against some forms of cancer.
Not exact matches
Cranberry tea is believed to
protect the body
against various
forms of cancer.
Not only does asparagus make a delicious side dish, it's also packed with antioxidants and a special compound that helps break down carcinogens and free radicals, which can help
protect against certain
forms of cancer.
The thought is that vitex
protects against «menopause - related cognitive decline» with fewer side effects (read:
cancer risk) than other
forms of estrogen replacement.
Onions also
protect against stomach and other
forms of cancer, and certain infections.
Whether they drank it in shot, latte, or smoothie
form, the wellness - minded were all about the powder because it packs a ton
of antioxidants that
protect against heart disease,
cancer, and aging.
Almonds have been known to support brain health, regulate cholesterol levels, strengthen the immune system, reduce the risk
of heart disease,
protect against various
forms of cancer, and improve skin complexion.
It now appears that besides failing to
protect women
against breast
cancer, progestins may fail to
protect them
against other
forms of cancer as well.
Vitamin E might also block the formation
of carcinogenic nitrosamines
formed in the stomach from nitrites in foods and
protect against cancer by enhancing immune function [28].
Omega - 3 fat
protects against multiple
forms of cancer, is anti-inflammatory, assists in increasing good cholesterol and lowers bad, decreases the risk
of blood clots and heart attacks and because
of the incredibly high calcium content in sardines, helps prevent bone loss and improves bone strength.
Vitamin A is necessary for growth, immunity, steroid production, sperm production in males, prevention
of spontaneous abortion in females, and proper prenatal development.45 Vitamin A appears to aid in the utilization
of dietary protein, and, even though androgens are used as promoters
of prostate
cancer, vitamin A both boosts androgen production and powerfully inhibits prostate
cancer.48 Vitamin A-rich foods like raw liver juice have been successfully used to treat
cancer, 49 and concentrated doses
of naturally occurring all - trans retinoic acid, the active hormone
form of vitamin A, are currently used as a highly successful treatment for leukemia.50 Vitamin A appears to
protect against and be depleted in inflammatory conditions.51 Vitamin A also
protects against environmental toxins, and
protects against free radical damage: cod liver oil, in fact, because
of its vitamin A content, is the only source
of essential fatty acids that can lower levels
of harmful, free - radical lipid peroxides, while all other sources
of essential fatty acids raise lipid peroxides.45
The truth is the hormone help
protect the body
against prostate
cancer, diabetes, heart disease, loss
of energy and plaque
forming on the brain.
A tissue culture study
of human breast -
cancer cells found that epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, an active compound in green tea,
protects against some
forms of breast
cancer by regulating estrogen receptors on breast cells and inhibiting growth and reproduction
of estrogen - dependant breast -
cancer cells.
However, in an article published in
Cancer Causes and Control in 2003, a group
of researchers theorized that antibiotics kill beneficial bacteria in the gut that play an important role in
protecting the body
against excess estrogen and the more harmful
forms of estrogen.