Antioxidants Improve Heart Health
The consumption of antioxidant supplements would be beneficial for fat metabolism. This assures a publication in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism. As a result, antioxidants improve heart health in particular and overall cardiovascular.
Supplementation with antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10 and selenium improve cardiovascular health by increasing the elasticity of arteries. Also benefit from fat metabolism, reducing LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol.
Sample
* Participants 70 persons with a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, low levels of HDL cholesterol, smoking.
* The average age of patients was 62.
* Randomly one group received a placebo, a daily antioxidant supplement containing vitamin C (1000 mg per day), vitamin E (400 international units per day), coenzyme Q10 (120 mg per day) and selenium (200 micrograms per day).
* The study was extended for 6 months.
Results
* the group of people who received the antioxidant supplement significantly increased the rate of arterial elasticity. This value increased from 11 to 12.7 ml / mmHg x 100, while changes were observed in the placebo group.
* We also observed a significant increase in HDL cholesterol in the group receiving antioxidants.
Conclusion
* Supplement with antioxidants to patients with risk factors like high cholesterol, improve the metabolism of fat and prevent degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease.
Cold Green Infusion
The area not only offers the possibility to quench thirst and cool but also keeps intact the properties of herbs and plants that compose it. For this reason, it is advisable to investigate the benefits of each herbal variety, in order to develop the mix that best fits your need. So today we begin to see different recipes for iced teas, in this case a delicious cold green tea.
Legend has it that the habit of drinking iced tea was born when, in the nineteenth century, the United States, an importer of tea from India looked for an alternative “refreshing” to combat the effects of high temperatures that swept south of the country . Aware that he could not offer a “tasty hot tea, iced variety devised, turning, until today one of the most chosen alternative when tea.
Ingredients
5 tsp. green tea.
1 small bunch mint leaves
4 tsp. brown sugar.
1 / 2 liter of water
Preparation
1) Pour the water to a boil over the tea and add the mint leaves.
2) Leave for a few minutes and strain. Add brown sugar and stir.
3) Serve cold with ice cubes. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF INFUSION GREEN COLD
This mixture combines the antioxidant power of green tea with peppermint. According to a recent study conducted in Suleyman Demirel University in Turkey two tablespoons of mint leaves per day (an infusion), significantly lower free testosterone level which, when elevated, favoring the overgrowth of facial hair and body.
Iced Tea Recipe Blueberry
The area not only offers the possibility to quench thirst and cool but also keeps intact the properties of herbs and plants that compose it. For this reason, it is advisable to investigate the benefits of each herbal variety, in order to develop the mix that best fits your need. So today we begin to see different recipes for iced teas, in this case a delicious blueberry iced tea.
Legend has it that the habit of drinking iced tea was born when, in the nineteenth century, the United States, an importer of tea from India looked for an alternative “refreshing” to combat the effects of high temperatures that swept south of the country . Aware that he could not offer a “tasty hot tea, iced variety devised, turning, until today one of the most chosen alternative when tea.
ICED TEA BLUEBERRY
Ingredients
2 tsp. green or black tea.
2 tsp. of dried blueberries (or fruit) or 1 tablespoon of fresh fruit.
1 cup treble
Preparation
1) Heat the water without letting it boil. Remove from heat.
2) Add green or black tea. Leave for a few seconds and add the fresh or dried cranberries. Cover and hold for three minutes, so that the ingredients to settle.
3) Strain. serve with ice.
Tips: If you want to enhance flavor, add a teaspoon of honey.
THERAPEUTIC ACTION BLUEBERRY ICE TEA
Both green and black tea, have proven antioxidant properties, so it helps to combat harmful substances (free radicals) health and protect against certain diseases.
According to the report of the Center for Human Nutrition, United States, has shown that bilberry is first among the 40 fruits and vegetables with antioxidant properties. In addition, its use is particularly recommended for those people with recurrent urinary tract infections.
Proper Dosage For Vitamin A and C
Thus vitamin A are Teratogenic when used by more than 9 times the RDA per day. A safe daily intake for pregnant women is up 3 to 4 times the RDA (equivalent to approximately 2500 to 3000 lg (micro grams)) per day. The legal limits for vitamin A in food (well below these levels) the risk of overdose through supplements nil, if one is to keep the recommended dosage. The risk of vitamin A toxicity by regularly eating liver is present. Liver is very rich in vitamin Amt unilaterally by the eating of white rice) may lead.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that prevents a connection to other substances harmful free radicals of oxygen entering. The site is easily oxidized and thus identifies the free radicals. It is also added to foods as a preservative, for example to applesauce. When most people think vitamin C in citrus spontaneously as lemons and oranges, but many products contain more vitamin C are peppers and sprouts. Also quite a few berries and potatoes contain vitamin C.