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Garlic may prevent plaque build-up in arteries (By Dr. Ron Ristaino D.C.) -
While previous studies have highlighted the heart-healthy benefits of garlic,
including lower blood cholesterol levels, results of a new study suggest that
garlic prevents and may even reduce, the build-up of fatty plaque in arteries.
In a 4-year study of 280 adults, German researchers report that participants
who took 900 milligrams of garlic powder per day had up to 18% less plaque
in their arteries than those who took a placebo or "dummy" powder. Fatty plaque
is comprised of many substances, including cholesterol. When plaque accumulates
in the coronary arteries, the condition can lead to heart attack.
Cancer Prevention - By Natural Carotenoids (By Dr. Ron Ristaino D.C.)
Investigations have shown that cancer risk is diminished as the consumption of green and yellow vegetables and fruits increase. Since beta-carotene is present in abundance in these vegetables and fruits, has been investigated extensively as a possible cancer preventive agent. However, various carotenoids that coexist with beta-carotene in vegetables and fruits also have anti-cancer activity. Some of them, such as alpha-carotene, showed higher potency than beta-carotene in suppressing experimental cancer. Lycopene and lutein have also been found to have a potent anti-cancer activity. This study confirms the cancer-preventive activity of phytoene biotechnologically when mammalian cells producing phytoene were resistant to induced cell transformation. Further studies on various natural carotenoids besides beta-carotene should be continued to obtain more information about potential carotenoids in the field of cancer prevention. (Journal of Cellular Biochemistry 1997 - Supple 27, pp 86-91).
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