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Healthy Supplements and their benefits
Ginkgo Biloba’s flavonoids and terpenoids are believed to account for Ginkgo biloba’s beneficial health effects. Flavonoids are plant-based antioxidants, and studies have revealed that flavonoids protect the nerves, heart muscle, blood vessels, and retina from damage. Terpenoids aid blood flow by dilating the blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of platelets. Ginkgo biloba was used …
Increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure. It cleanses the blood, organs and gastrointestinal tract of debris. Wheatgrass also stimulates metabolism and the body’s enzyme systems by enriching the blood. It also aids in reducing blood pressure by dilating the blood pathways throughout the body. Stimulates the thyroid gland, correcting obesity, indigestion, and a …
Oat grass is a good source of many essential nutrients. Oat grass is a good source of vitamins A, C, E and K, pantothenic acid, chlorophyll, lecithin, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and phosphorus. Up to 30 percent of oat grass by weight is amino acids, which your body uses as the building blocks of proteins. …
This whole food plant contains high amounts of protein, all eight essential amino acids, a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, and a plethora of phytonutrients and other powerful disease-fighting antioxidants. Moringa is quickly becoming a go-to plant for combating malnutrition, treating inflammation, promoting healthy blood flow, and preventing infection. Moringa increases the natural defenses …
Barley grass can help treat or prevent many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, inflammation and insomnia. Additionally, barley grass is said to promote weight loss, enhance energy, slow the aging process, stimulate the digestive system, boost immunity, and even protect against cancer. A vegetarian diet consisting of fruit, salads, …
Apple pectin is a rich source of soluble fiber, which plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of disease. The American Heart Association reports that adding soluble fiber to your diet will reduce your risk of heart disease and can reduce your bad cholesterol levels more than following a low-fat diet alone can. …
Cinnamon has properties that help those with insulin resistance. It is therefore very popular with Type 2 diabetics who take it to control their blood sugar variations. Cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections. As a digestive cinnamon dramatically reduces the uncomfortable feelings associated with IBS especially the bloating. It does …
Rose hips are a great source of vitamin C; they contain 50% more vitamin C than oranges. Because of the high vitamin C content, they are an excellent immune system booster and are often used as a supplement to prevent or treat a cold. The fruit acids and pectin in rosehip tea is a mild …
Grape seed extract can heal dermal wounds. Including grape seed extract in your diet with calcium has a beneficial effect on bone formation and bone strength for the treatment of bone debility caused by a low level of calcium. Grape seeds contain proanthocyanidins which can prevent the development of cancer. The antioxidants in grape seed …
Polyphenols in green tea have been associated with slight increases in resting metabolism, potentially leading to weight loss. The typical dosage is about two to three cups of tea containing about 240 to 320mg of polyphenols. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that green tea extract, a combination …