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Of green tea’s many health-promoting compounds, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the strongest and most abundant. (R) EGCG and several closely related other chemicals present in green tea are to thank for the many health benefits of the salutary drink. (R) Among EGCG’s varied benefits, it is known to protect the brain, counter cancer, and fight …
Oregano oil is an essential oil derived from the oregano plant. This remarkable substance contains dozens of compounds with diverse effects, including the potent carvacrol and thymol (discussed below), polyphenols, tannins, anthocyanins and flavonoids. (R) It’s antibacterial, antioxidant, (R) anti-inflammatory, cancer-preventing, and modulates the immune system in beneficial ways. (R) It fights all types of …
Astragalus is an adaptogen, or tonifying herb, that is of high importance in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It contains hundreds of active compounds, (R) and broadly fights inflammatory disease in the heart, brain, kidney, liver, lung, and intestines. (R) In addition to powerfully fighting inflammation, it also boasts high antioxidant activity and modulates the immune system …
Alpha-lipoic acid is a compound produced by the body that was wide-ranging benefits as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substance. These properties counter many of the problems associated with aging, including heart disease, poor blood sugar control, and being overweight. Taking ALA as a supplement gives your body access to far higher doses than it would …
You may have heard that a low-fat diet is healthy, or is best for keeping fit. For most of my life, I consumed food with no concern at all for how much, or what kinds of fat I was eating. It turns out that good fats, and lots of them, are in fact crucial for …