Alfalfa
…in sensitive and multidrug-resistant tumor cells. Nutr Cancer. 2014;66(3):483-91. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2014.884228. Epub 2014 Mar 14. PubMed PMID: 24628411. Hwang J, Hodis HN, Sevanian A. Soy and alfalfa phytoestrogen extracts become…
Cracking the Seed Oil Code: What You Should Know
…including inflammation, acne, weight gain, cancer, and infertility. However, delving into the actual science reveals a much more nuanced perspective, often obscured by the simplified narratives. Seed oils are plant-based…
Dong Quai
…improve blockages of blood vessels in the brain (acute cerebral infarction).4 It has been suggested in preclinical studies that Dong Quai may decrease inflammation and tumors growth in colorectal cancer.5…
Cranberries
…and phenolic acid deriviatives.1 Health Benefits The active compounds in cranberries may aid in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, urinary tract infections, and stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter…
Beet Powder/Red Beetroot Powder
…24. PubMed PMID: 22465004. Lee CH, Wettasinghe M, Bolling BW, Ji LL, Parkin KL. Betalains, phase II enzyme-inducing components from red beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) extracts. Nutr Cancer. 2005;53(1):91-103. PubMed…
Vitamin D
…type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.8-11 Vitamin D also plays a role in increasing cell division (differentiation) leading to cancer prevention.5 Deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to…
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
…including cancer and heart disease.10-13 Vitamin C deficiency, which is the cause of scurvy, leads to impaired collagen synthesis.5 Cautions Consuming large amounts of vitamin C sometimes leads to gastrointestinal…
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
…that can cause problems in the digestive tract (typically diarrhea), mental and psychological problems including dementia, and skin dermatitis.6,7 Individuals suffering from metabolic disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), cancer (especially those…
Nickel
…nose or larynx cancer.5 Sharma AD. Low nickel diet in dermatology. Indian J Dermatol. 2013 May;58(3):240. PMID: 23723488; PMCID: PMC3667300. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes…
Astaxanthin
…antioxidant, astaxanthin has been tested and used for many diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke), eye health (macular degeneration) and as a cancer preventative. It…