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Colon Cancer: Pterostilbene Vs Resveratrol

Pterostilbene is the newcomer on the block, but a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports that pterostilbene is more effective in protecting against colon cancer than resveratrol. This article reports the research by a Chinese team led by Min-Hsiung Pan with the National Kaohsiung Marine University in Taiwan. This research gives solid support to the chemopreventive potential of dietary management of pterostilbene contrary to colonic tumorigenesis.

Sabinsa Corporation, Taipei Medical University, and Rutgers University worked together in conducting the study which was funded by the Taiwan National Science Council. Read the rest of this entry »

Why is Resveratrol Important to Pinot Noir?

A new book has been published that explores the importance of resveratrol, heart health and pinot noir wine. Professor Lionel Opie, a leading cardiologist, has written a book titled, “Living Longer, Living better”; Oxford University Press is publishing the book.

Hatter Cardiovascular Research Institute’s medical school sponsored a meeting at which the director of the medical school led a discussion of red wine and health using his new book as the basic source of information. Professor Opie had done a detailed examination of research data and found solid data to support the long-term benefits for the heart and mind when a moderate amount of red wine is consumed. It is important to understand the moderate usage of wine is part of a healthy life style and red wine in particular has a number of beneficial characteristics. Read the rest of this entry »

Quercetin Helps Relieve Allergies

Seasonal allergies are a true irritant that can be hard to find relief. But research into natural compounds is startling to bring hope that one can get relief without the side effects of pharmaceutical products. With the occurrence of the developing interest in natural compounds, quercetin has been shown to have a number of positive qualities. Research has shown that it is anti-flammable, a natural antioxidant. It is found in many foods that we eat every day, such as onions and black tea. Research has also found that quercetin is a natural antihistamine.

Quercetin is related to a better-known bioflavonoid called rutin. Quercetin is a member of the bioflavonoid family and this group is where you will find the coloring pigments that are broadly found in the plant kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »

DISCLAIMER: I am not a Doctor and do not give medical advice; this is a news report and cannot substitute for the advice of a medical professional.