BentBuddha Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 http://www.naturalnews.com/040208_berries_Alzheimers_disease_brain_health.html (NaturalNews) Positive health benefits abound in the multi-colored flavonoids found in all berries, especially blueberries and strawberries. Nutrition experts and a wealth of scientific reports show that berry consumption lowers levels of dangerous inflammation within the trillions of cells throughout our body, and can lower the risk of developing vascular disorders, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared and devastating illnesses that plague aging adults today. New research posits that eating berries regularly can help clear the protein tangles that exhibit frequently with many dementias as well as other chronic brain diseases. A research team from the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University provides evidence to demonstrate how diets supplemented with blueberries and strawberries improve behavior and cognitive functions in a well established animal model known to parallel human metabolism. Berries lower inflammation and oxidative stress to help preserve cognitive function Releasing findings detailing their work to the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the study team fed rats a berry diet for two months and then looked at their brains for signs of brain dysfunction after irradiation, a model designed to accelerate the aging process. The animals were divided into two groups; one was evaluated after 36 hours of radiation and the other after 30 days. The scientists looked for neurochemical changes in the brain, particularly through a process called autophagy which can regulate the synthesis, degradation and recycling of cellular components. Autophagy is also the primary means utilized to clear dangerous amyloid beta protein tangles from the brain before they deteriorate synaptic function resulting in cognitive decline and advancing dementia. Lead study author, Dr. Shibu Poulose concluded "After 30 days on the same berry diet, the rats experienced significant protection against radiation compared to control... we saw significant benefits to diets with both of the berries, and speculate it is due to the phytonutrients present." Researchers determined that flavonoids from the berries promote autophagy, the brain's natural housekeeping mechanism, and thereby reduces the toxic accumulation of protein clumps most frequently seen in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease cases. Berries may provide a powerful preventive shield against brain function deterioration when included as part of a healthy diet, regular physical activity and brain exercises designed to stimulate the brain through new learning experiences. Sources for this article include: http://www.huffingtonpost.com http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/259489.php http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130421153459.htm About the author: John Phillip is a Certified Nutritional Consultant and Health Researcher and Author who writes regularly on the cutting edge use of diet, lifestyle modifications and targeted supplementation to enhance and improve the quality and length of life. John is the author of 'Your Healthy Weight Loss Plan', a comprehensive EBook explaining how to use Diet, Exercise, Mind and Targeted Supplementation to achieve your weight loss goal. Visit My Optimal Health Resource to continue reading the latest health news updates, and to download your Free 48 page copy of 'Your Healthy Weight Loss Plan'. Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/040208_berries_Alzheimers_disease_brain_health.html#ixzz2SVsL7iif
alexjuice Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Good find, BB. I find that berries in moderation are terrificly healthy, probably the best fruit (along with lemons) in my humble experience. I realized that I tended to do better on days that I ate blackberries or blueberries too. "Well my ship's been split to splinters and it's sinking fast I'm drowning in the poison, got no future, got no past But my heart is not weary, it's light and it's free I've got nothing but affection for all those who sailed with me. Everybody's moving, if they ain't already there Everybody's got to move somewhere Stick with me baby, stick with me anyhow Things should start to get interesting right about now." - Zimmerman
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 6, 2013 Administrator Posted May 6, 2013 I eat blueberries as much as humanly possible. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted.
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