Tag: Antioxidant

• 5 important benefits of cocoa for the body

  

  Cocoa is the dried and fully fermented seed that we get from the cocoa tree. Cocoa contains substances such as flavanols, procyanidins and other flavonoids, theobromine and a small amount of caffeine. These substances have 5 important benefits for the body. 1. Improving cognitive function Consuming at least 5 cups of cocoa per week can…

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  24 February 2025

  Antioxidant, Foods, Vegan/Vegetarian

  anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, caffeine, cardiovascular system, chronic inflammation, cocoa, congitive function, dopamine, endorphins, flavanols, flavonoids, immune system, mood, procyanidins, serotonin

• Lettuce

  

  Raw lettuce consists of 96% water, 3% carbohydrates and contains a negligible amount of protein. 100 gr. of lettuce (2.5 cups of 250 ml/cup) has only 12 – 14 calories and this is the main reason that makes it an ideal food for weight control or for slimming diets. It also increases the feeling of…

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  4 February 2025

  Foods, Summer Tips

  Antioxidant, beta-carotene, Carbohydrates, chlorophyll, dietary fibers, lettuce, light meal, lutein, summer, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin K, zeaxanthin

• Boron

  

  Boron is a vital element, quite important for the normal development and health of the body. Boron has been shown to be an important trace element because it is essential for the growth and maintenance of bones, improves wound healing, positively affects the use of estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D by the body, enhances magnesium…

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  3 February 2025

  Elements and minerals, IPSC Nutrition, Supplements

  almonds, Antioxidant, apple, avocado, bones, boric acid, boron, boron and athletes, brain, broccoli, candidiasis, cervical cancer, chemotherapy, elder, elderly, estrogen, grape juice, health, magnesium, peanut butter, peanuts, pecans, practical shooting, practical shooting athletes, prostate cancer, prune juice, red wine, supplement, vaginal, vitamin D

• Selenium

  

  Selenium is an essential trace element for the human body. The Thyroid gland has a high concentration of selenium, also its adequate intake is for the correct production and action of the basic antioxidant enzymes. It acts as a powerful antioxidant that contributes to the good functioning of the immune system and the thyroid gland.…

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  8 January 2025

  Elements and minerals

  Antioxidant, enzyme, glutathione peroxidases, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Selenium, thyroid gland, trace element