Items Listed In The Anti-Oxidents Category:Rice Bran Oil Has Multiple BenefitsAn antioxidant found in rice bran oil has been shown to lower cholesterol in rats, and may also have anti-cancer and anti-infection effects. A concentrated form of Vitamin E called tocotrienol rich fraction or TRF isolated from rice bran oil, lowered total cholesterol by 42 percent and LDL by as much as 62 percent in test animals. MORE... New Study Confirms Role of Antioxidents in Slowing AgingResearchers used genetic engineering to produce mice that have high levels of catalase. Catalase removes hydrogen peroxide from cells, a source of oxygen free radicals. Mice with high levels of catalase in their mitochondria lived 20% longer than control animals. MORE... Another Study Confirms Mediterranean Diet BenefitsIn a study of nearly 75,000 Europeans, a Greek researcher found that a Mediterranean style diet was positively correlated with a longer lifespan. The high levels of anti-oxidents in the diet was cited as the most likely reason for the life extending effect. MORE... Blueberries for YouthfulnessIn laboratory studies, blueberries have been shown to have a profound effect on the health of older animals, presumably due to high concentrations of beneficial anti-oxidents. Test animals given blueberry supplementation to their normal feed showed improved memory and better balance than the control animals. MORE... |
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