Resveratrol Resveratrol is a member of a group of plant compounds called polyphenols. These compounds are thought to have antioxidant properties, protecting the body against the kind of damage linked to increased risk for conditions such as cancer and heart disease. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes, but other sources include peanuts […]
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Yerba Mate
Yerba mate Yerba mate, also known as Brazilian tea, Paraguay tea or simply as mate, is made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree, which is native to South America. It is grown abundantly in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, the leading producers of yerba mate extract. Yerba mate extract contains stimulants and antioxidants that […]
Flavonoid
Flavonoids, polyphenolic compounds found in plants, have antioxidant powers that may provide important health benefits. Diets rich in flavonoids have been associated with reduced risk of a variety of diseases. However, further research is needed to determine whether flavonoids alone are responsible for these benefits rather than the whole foods that contain flavonoids. Flavonoid-rich foods […]
Tomatoe
The tomato is a nutrient-dense, super-food. The tomato has been referred to as a “functional food,” a food that goes beyond providing just basic nutrition, additionally preventing chronic disease and delivering other health benefits, due to beneficial phytochemicals such as lycopene. Contents Nutritional breakdown of tomatoes Benefits Cautions References Nutritional breakdown of tomatoes One medium […]
D-Ribose
Ribose is a kind of sugar that is produced by the body. It is used as a medicine. Contents Uses Side Effects Interactions Other Names: References Uses Energy Booster: Ribose is used to improve athletic performance and the ability to exercise by boosting muscle energy. Blood Flow: It has also been used to improve symptoms […]