Disease-fighting foods

**builtbeast** · 05-13-2005, 06:11 PM

Blueberries

Their high antioxidant properties have moved the tiny fruit from muffin filler to health food favorite. Anthocyanin, the pigment which colors the berry, provides much of its benefits. Also a good source of vitamin C, which can protect against cell damage.

Broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts

Rich in cancer-fighting sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, antioxidants which can protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals.

Green tea

Antioxidants called catechins may reduce the size and number of cancer tumors, although large amounts of green tea are needed to be effective. The U.S. National Cancer Institute is funding a study looking at the the effects of drinking 10 to 15 cups of decaffeinated green tea in reversing pre-cancerous lesions in the lungs of former smokers.

Flaxseed

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids, the nutty seeds are associated with lowering cholesterol and may reduce the risk of some cancers, researchers say.

Soy

Soy beans and other soy-containing foods contain isoflavones which can lower cholesterol and are believed to lower digestive cancers such as colon and rectal. It is believed that women who eat a lot of soy may be less prone to breast cancer because of reduced estrogen, although research is inconclusive. The FDA is considering whether to allow foods containing soy protein to claim a reduced risk of certain cancers on product labels.

Tomatoes

A rich source of the antioxidant lycopene, which is believed to protect against prostate cancer as well as heart disease. Cooked tomatoes are actually a better source than raw because the process releases the lycopene from cells.

Source: National Cancer Institute; American Institute for Cancer Research; Dartmouth Medical School; MSNBC 6851656

**powerman2000** · 05-27-2005, 12:25 PM

What about asparagus, beast?

**builtbeast** · 05-28-2005, 10:35 AM

Asparagus

Low in calories, only 20 per 5.3 oz. serving, less than 4 calories per spear.
Contains no fat or cholesterol.
Very low in sodium.
A good source of potassium.
A source of fiber (3 grams per 5.3 oz. serving).
An excellent source of folacin.
A significant source of thiamin.
A significant source of vitamin B6.
One of the richest sources of rutin, a drug which strengthens capillary walls.
Contains glutathione (GSH).

Glutathione (GSH) is one of the most potent anticarcinogens and antioxidants found within the body. GSH is used to detoxify carcinogenic electrophiles and protect cells from oxidative damage, thereby preventing damage to DNA and other macromolecules. Thus, GSH acts as an initial and primary defense against chemicals that can cause cell transformation and/or cell death.

Ref: http://www.asparagus.org/maab/nutrition.html

**powerman2000** · 05-28-2005, 10:45 AM

Now if we could only find a way to stop it from making our urine stink so much.

Master Of Puppets · 05-28-2005, 05:14 PM

I thought salmon strengthened your immune system...

-MOP

Pj-Macx · 05-28-2005, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

Now if we could only find a way to stop it from making our urine stink so much.

I think that is a lost cause...

**DarkFalcon** · 05-30-2005, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtbeast

Asparagus

Low in calories, only 20 per 5.3 oz. serving, less than 4 calories per spear.
Contains no fat or cholesterol.
Very low in sodium.
A good source of potassium.
A source of fiber (3 grams per 5.3 oz. serving).
An excellent source of folacin.
A significant source of thiamin.
A significant source of vitamin B6.
One of the richest sources of rutin, a drug which strengthens capillary walls.
Contains glutathione (GSH).

Glutathione (GSH) is one of the most potent anticarcinogens and antioxidants found within the body. GSH is used to detoxify carcinogenic electrophiles and protect cells from oxidative damage, thereby preventing damage to DNA and other macromolecules. Thus, GSH acts as an initial and primary defense against chemicals that can cause cell transformation and/or cell death.

Ref: http://www.asparagus.org/maab/nutrition.html

Hmm..is GSH available in free form?

**builtbeast** · 05-31-2005, 08:53 AM

Some information about glutathione and dietary sources.

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Note that dietary forms of glutathione are efficiently absorbed into the blood, however the same is not true for glutathione supplements in humans:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1992;43(6):667-9.

The systemic availability of oral glutathione.

Witschi A, Reddy S, Stofer B, Lauterburg BH.
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Bern, Switzerland.

When the plasma glutathione concentration is low, such as in patients with HIV infection, alcoholics, and patients with cirrhosis, increasing the availability of circulating glutathione by oral administration might be of therapeutic benefit. To assess the feasibility of supplementing oral glutathione we have determined the systemic availability of glutathione in 7 healthy volunteers. The basal concentrations of glutathione, cysteine, and glutamate in plasma were 6.2, 8.3, and 54 mumol.l-1 respectively. During the 270 min after the administration of glutathione in a dose of 0.15 mmol.kg-1 the concentrations of glutathione, cysteine, and glutamate in plasma did not increase significantly, suggesting that the systemic availability of glutathione is negligible in man. Because of hydrolysis of glutathione by intestinal and hepatic gamma-glutamyltransferase, dietary glutathione is not a major determinant of circulating glutathione, and it is not possible to increase circulating glutathione to a clinically beneficial extent by the oral administration of a single dose of 3 g of glutathione.

PMID: 1362956

ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...56&query_hl=30

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Vitamin C facilitates an increase in blood glutathione:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Am J Clin Nutr. 1993 Jul;58(1):103-5.

Vitamin C elevates red blood cell glutathione in healthy adults.

Johnston CS, Meyer CG, Srilakshmi JC.

Department of Family Resources and Human Development, Arizona State University, Tempe 85287.

We examined the effect of supplemental ascorbic acid on red blood cell glutathione. Subjects consumed self-selected vitamin C-restricted diets, and, under double-blind conditions, ingested placebo daily for week 1 (baseline), 500 mg L-ascorbate/d for weeks 2-3, 2000 mg L-ascorbate/d for weeks 4-5, and placebo daily for week 6 (withdraw). Mean red blood cell glutathione rose nearly 50% (P < 0.05) after the 500-mg period compared with baseline, and the changes from baseline for individual subjects ranged from +8% to +84%. However, the increases in plasma vitamin C and red blood cell glutathione were not correlated (r = 0.22). At the 2000-mg dosage, mean red blood cell glutathione was not significantly different from the value obtained at the 500-mg dosage. After the placebo-controlled withdraw period, red blood cell glutathione did not differ from baseline. These data indicate that vitamin C supplementation (500 mg/d) maintains reduced glutathione concentrations in blood and improves the overall antioxidant protection capacity of blood.

PMID: 8317379

ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...379&query_hl=6

**builtbeast** · 05-31-2005, 09:01 AM

J Nutr. 2003 Sep;133(9):2812-9.

Total antioxidant capacity of plant foods, beverages and oils consumed in Italy assessed by three different in vitro assays.

Pellegrini N, Serafini M, Colombi B, Del Rio D, Salvatore S, Bianchi M, Brighenti F.

Department of Public Health, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.

Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an inverse association between consumption of fruits and vegetables and morbidity and mortality from degenerative diseases. The antioxidant content of fruits and vegetables may contribute to the protection they offer from disease. Because plant foods contain many different classes and types of antioxidants, knowledge of their total antioxidant capacity (TAC), which is the cumulative capacity of food components to scavenge free radicals, would be useful for epidemiologic purposes. To accomplish this, a variety of foods commonly consumed in Italy, including 34 vegetables, 30 fruits, 34 beverages and 6 vegetable oils, were analyzed using three different assays, i.e., Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), total radical-trapping antioxidant parameter (TRAP) and ferric reducing-antioxidant power (FRAP). These assays, based on different chemical mechanisms, were selected to take into account the wide variety and range of action of antioxidant compounds present in actual foods. Among vegetables, spinach had the highest antioxidant capacity in the TEAC and FRAP assays followed by peppers, whereas asparagus had the greatest antioxidant capacity in the TRAP assay. Among fruits, the highest antioxidant activities were found in berries (i.e., blackberry, redcurrant and raspberry) regardless of the assay used. Among beverages, coffee had the greatest TAC, regardless of the method of preparation or analysis, followed by citrus juices, which exhibited the highest value among soft beverages. Finally, of the oils, soybean oil had the highest antioxidant capacity, followed by extra virgin olive oil, whereas peanut oil was less effective. Such data, coupled with an appropriate questionnaire to estimate antioxidant intake, will allow the investigation of the relation between dietary antioxidants and oxidative stress-induced diseases.

PMID: 12949370

ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...370&query_hl=5

**builtbeast** · 05-31-2005, 09:06 AM

Based on the June 9, 2004 issue of The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is an article listing the antioxidant capacity of various foods.

The Doc · 06-07-2005, 06:25 PM

Yogurt is one of my favorite disease fighting foods and it's great mixed with raw oats.Yogurt a fermented milk product has many benefits to your health besides the protein it contains. The living micro-organisms/probiotics in yogurt can help prevent/arrest diarrhea, ulcers, food poisoning, yeast infections, breast cancer, colon cancer, Irritable bowl syndrome, lactose intollerance, food allergies, nasal allergies, etc...
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...spice&dbid=124
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/T045700.asp
http://www.aboutyogurt.com/healthUpdate/studies.asp
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...20/ai_13263299
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q..._uids=12402663

05-13-2005, 06:11 PM	#1
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 94	Disease-fighting foods Blueberries Their high antioxidant properties have moved the tiny fruit from muffin filler to health food favorite. Anthocyanin, the pigment which colors the berry, provides much of its benefits. Also a good source of vitamin C, which can protect against cell damage. Broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts Rich in cancer-fighting sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, antioxidants which can protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. Green tea Antioxidants called catechins may reduce the size and number of cancer tumors, although large amounts of green tea are needed to be effective. The U.S. National Cancer Institute is funding a study looking at the the effects of drinking 10 to 15 cups of decaffeinated green tea in reversing pre-cancerous lesions in the lungs of former smokers. Flaxseed A good source of omega-3 fatty acids, the nutty seeds are associated with lowering cholesterol and may reduce the risk of some cancers, researchers say. Soy Soy beans and other soy-containing foods contain isoflavones which can lower cholesterol and are believed to lower digestive cancers such as colon and rectal. It is believed that women who eat a lot of soy may be less prone to breast cancer because of reduced estrogen, although research is inconclusive. The FDA is considering whether to allow foods containing soy protein to claim a reduced risk of certain cancers on product labels. Tomatoes A rich source of the antioxidant lycopene, which is believed to protect against prostate cancer as well as heart disease. Cooked tomatoes are actually a better source than raw because the process releases the lycopene from cells. Source: National Cancer Institute; American Institute for Cancer Research; Dartmouth Medical School; MSNBC 6851656

05-27-2005, 12:25 PM	#2
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05-28-2005, 10:35 AM	#3
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 94	Asparagus Low in calories, only 20 per 5.3 oz. serving, less than 4 calories per spear. Contains no fat or cholesterol. Very low in sodium. A good source of potassium. A source of fiber (3 grams per 5.3 oz. serving). An excellent source of folacin. A significant source of thiamin. A significant source of vitamin B6. One of the richest sources of rutin, a drug which strengthens capillary walls. Contains glutathione (GSH). Glutathione (GSH) is one of the most potent anticarcinogens and antioxidants found within the body. GSH is used to detoxify carcinogenic electrophiles and protect cells from oxidative damage, thereby preventing damage to DNA and other macromolecules. Thus, GSH acts as an initial and primary defense against chemicals that can cause cell transformation and/or cell death. Ref: http://www.asparagus.org/maab/nutrition.html

05-28-2005, 10:45 AM	#4
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,136 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	Now if we could only find a way to stop it from making our urine stink so much. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

05-28-2005, 05:14 PM	#5
Master Of Puppets Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,014 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	I thought salmon strengthened your immune system... -MOP __________________

05-31-2005, 09:01 AM	#9
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 94	Antioxidant Capacity of vegetables, fruits, beverages and oils J Nutr. 2003 Sep;133(9):2812-9. Total antioxidant capacity of plant foods, beverages and oils consumed in Italy assessed by three different in vitro assays. Pellegrini N, Serafini M, Colombi B, Del Rio D, Salvatore S, Bianchi M, Brighenti F. Department of Public Health, University of Parma, Parma, Italy. Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an inverse association between consumption of fruits and vegetables and morbidity and mortality from degenerative diseases. The antioxidant content of fruits and vegetables may contribute to the protection they offer from disease. Because plant foods contain many different classes and types of antioxidants, knowledge of their total antioxidant capacity (TAC), which is the cumulative capacity of food components to scavenge free radicals, would be useful for epidemiologic purposes. To accomplish this, a variety of foods commonly consumed in Italy, including 34 vegetables, 30 fruits, 34 beverages and 6 vegetable oils, were analyzed using three different assays, i.e., Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), total radical-trapping antioxidant parameter (TRAP) and ferric reducing-antioxidant power (FRAP). These assays, based on different chemical mechanisms, were selected to take into account the wide variety and range of action of antioxidant compounds present in actual foods. Among vegetables, spinach had the highest antioxidant capacity in the TEAC and FRAP assays followed by peppers, whereas asparagus had the greatest antioxidant capacity in the TRAP assay. Among fruits, the highest antioxidant activities were found in berries (i.e., blackberry, redcurrant and raspberry) regardless of the assay used. Among beverages, coffee had the greatest TAC, regardless of the method of preparation or analysis, followed by citrus juices, which exhibited the highest value among soft beverages. Finally, of the oils, soybean oil had the highest antioxidant capacity, followed by extra virgin olive oil, whereas peanut oil was less effective. Such data, coupled with an appropriate questionnaire to estimate antioxidant intake, will allow the investigation of the relation between dietary antioxidants and oxidative stress-induced diseases. PMID: 12949370 ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...370&query_hl=5

05-31-2005, 09:06 AM	#10
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 94	Total Antioxidant Capacity Based on the June 9, 2004 issue of The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is an article listing the antioxidant capacity of various foods.

06-07-2005, 06:25 PM	#11
The Doc Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lockport,NY Posts: 232 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Yogurt is one of my favorite disease fighting foods and it's great mixed with raw oats.Yogurt a fermented milk product has many benefits to your health besides the protein it contains. The living micro-organisms/probiotics in yogurt can help prevent/arrest diarrhea, ulcers, food poisoning, yeast infections, breast cancer, colon cancer, Irritable bowl syndrome, lactose intollerance, food allergies, nasal allergies, etc... http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...spice&dbid=124 http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/T045700.asp http://www.aboutyogurt.com/healthUpdate/studies.asp http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...20/ai_13263299 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q..._uids=12402663 __________________ I do not have an M.D. or a Ph.D., Doc is a nickname, please don't ask me about your personal itching or psychological problems. A smart man learns from his own mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others. IAmShaman Shop

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