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Beta Carotene - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Beta carotene is one of the most important naturally occurring antioxidants. It is a fat-soluble pigment found in plants (notably carrots and many colorful vegetables and fruits) and in the sea alga d ...

Carotenoids - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

The term carotenoid refers to a family of about 600 different plant pigments that function as antioxidants. The yello...

Vitamin A - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Vitamin A is one of four fat-soluble vitamins necessary for good health. It serves an important role as an antioxidan...

Antioxidants - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Antioxidants are a broad group of compounds that destroy single oxygen molecules, also called free radicals, in the b...

Nutrition for Immune Deficiency

Malnutrition and an unbalanced diet are the most common causes of immune deficiency worldwide. Wholesome, balanced nu...

Lutein - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Found in certain fruits and vegetables as well as egg yolks, lutein is a nutrient with a number of potentially benefi...

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It’s August 3rd and you’re three days late for National Watermelon Month! Watermelons have a bounty of nutritional health benefits such as some of the most important antioxidants, such as beta-caro...

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Steven Pratt, M.D., the author of SuperFoods Healthstyle explains that the best approach for optimal health and preventing disease comes from a diet rich in phytochemicals. And while none of the fo...

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Stress has many harmful effects on the body. The demands of modern life have been shown to weaken our immune systems and to increase our risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Although we...

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Anthocyanins and are the red pigments found in fruits like strawberries, cherries, watermelon and tomatoes. These compounds are powerful that work like miracle drugs, reducing inflammation and ri...

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