Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nutrigenomic effects of green tea polyphenols on prostate cancer

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

This article in Carcinogenesis examined the mechanism behind the anti-prostate cancer effects of green tea polyphenols.  Polyphenols, especially EGCG, are found in green tea and have been attributed to many of the beneficial effects of green tea.  We have known … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Diet equals Good Brain Food

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

We know the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.This study published in the Archives of Neurology was the first to study the brain for evidence of small vessel disease or mini-strokes.  … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols from chocolate good for the heart

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

Chocolate is good for the heart.  Not any kind of chocolate but dark chocolate with 70% cacao or more.  Cacao is loaded with polyphenols that have beneficial effects on your blood vessels, it lowers your blood pressure, lowers your cholesterol … Continue reading →

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Should sugar be regulated?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

Researchers at USCF think so. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241061.php What is wrong with a little sugar or some dessert now and then.  Sugar has not been in our diets for very long.  It was introduced 40 00-5000 years ago, but its use in … Continue reading →

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