| Preliminary phytochemical analysis by Brazilian scientists have discovered an alkaloid they named tinantina as well as other alkaloids, tannins, tannic acids, eugenol, and other essential oils.
Despite its long and popular use in South America, there are no published clinical studies as yet on clavo huasca.
Clavo huasca is still widely employed as a natural aphrodisiac for both men and women in South America today. It's reported to be highly effective, especially for pre-menopausal women (but not as effective for libido loss after menopause). This use has caught on in the U.S. | | These scientists reported that another phytochemical in the resin, methlyl copalate, had in vitro activity against human lung carcinoma, human colon carcinoma, human melanoma, and mouse lymphoid neoplasm cell lines.14 Brazilian researchers reported in 2002 that one of copaiba's active chemicals, kaurenoic acid, also inhibited the growth of human leukemic cells by 95 percent, and human breast and colon cancer cells by 45 percent in vitro.19 Kaurenoic acid can comprise as much as 1.4 percent of the natural copaiba oleoresin. | | A1996 phytochemical study on the aerial parts of manaca revealed it contained such active compounds as benzenoids, terpenes, alkaloids, lactones, and lipids.1 It is the root, though, that has been used primarily by indigenous peoples throughout the Amazon and by herbalists throughout the world. The root of manaca contains coumarins, alkaloids, lignans and sapogenins.2^ Active constituents include two alkaloids, manaceine and manacine, as well as scopo-letin and aesculetin (types of coumarin chemicals). |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts |  Pharmaceutical companies are scrambling to identify and isolate these phytochemical compounds, of course, because they know that thanks to their stranglehold on doctors, hospitals and the FDA, they could sell these plant-based compounds for as much as $100+ a pill after receiving FDA approval. That's why as much as 25 percent of all pharmaceuticals are based on compounds found in plants. Medicine's history is founded in botany, after all. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  A natural phytochemical extracted from sugar beets that has been shown in laboratory tests to increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, and increase bone density. Reduces levels of homocysteine.
Helpful
Multienzyme complex As directed on label. (Novenzyme from International Health Products)
To aid digestion and assimilation of all nutrients, especially the B vitamins.
Multivitamin and mineral complex
with potassium
As directed on label. 99 mg daily.
To correct nutritional deficiencies, common in people with Parkinson's disease. |
Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Today, cranberries are mostly drunk in the form of juice, which is a pity: commercial cranberry juice drinks contain large quantities of sugar and far fewer amounts of the phytochemical molecules that confer beneficial properties to the cranberry itself.
Popular tradition ascribes a special, well-known role to cranberries in the treatment of urinary infection. Seeing American Indians use cranberries to treat bladder and kidney disorders allowed early settlers to discover the therapeutic effects of these small berries. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Vitamin C acts as a more potent free radical scavenger in the presence of the phytochemical hesperidin.
Natural sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, papaya, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and strawberries.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of lipids (fats). Fat oxidation has been implicated in the process that leads to atherosclerosis. Vitamin E is fat soluble and, since cell membranes are composed of lipids, it effectively prevents the cells' protective coatings from becoming rancid as a result of the assault of free radicals. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  In clinical research, this powerful antioxidant phytochemical has been documented with neuroprotective,1 antiviral,2 antibacterial,3 liver protective,4-5 cardioactive,6 and antitumorous7 effects. A flavonoid in gervao called scutellarein has been documented with cardioprotective,8 anti-inflammatory,9 and antiviral10 actions. Another flavonoid found in gervao called hispidulin is also found in verbena and vervain and is considered one of the main "active" chemicals in all three plants. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Herbs
Q Berberine is a phytochemical that has antifungal action. Goldenseal, a berberine-containing herb, works against a variety of fungi, including Candida. Bloodroot, another herb that contains berberine, has shown action against skin fungi and is also an anti-inflammatory. Other herbs that contain berberine and are recommended for fungal infections include barberry, Oregon grape, and yellowroot.
Q Horopito, or pepper tree (Pseudowintera colorata), a shrub native to New Zealand, contains polygodial, an antifungal agent that has been shown to act against bacteria as well. | | Caffeine, a phytochemical found in a number of plants, certainly has a proven effect. Obviously, much more research is needed to see how herbs might interact with other substances and with prescription drugs.
Mineral and Drug Interactions
Minerals can form complexes, or chelates, with some drugs. This creates insoluble structures that the body cannot absorb. Antibiotics and calcium are a known interactive pair. Calcium-fortified orange juice has caused chelation with ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin), and levoflox-acin (Levaquin). |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Virtually all of the fiber, phytochemical, vitamin, and trace element content has been removed from white sugar, white breads and pastries, and many breakfast cereals. Even the natural simple sugars in fruits and vegetables have an advantage over sucrose (white sugar) and other refined sugars in that they are balanced by fiber and a wide range of nutrients that aid in the utilization of the sugars.
Eating too many carbohydrates, particularly simple sugars, can be harmful to blood sugar control, especially if you are insulin-resistant, experience reactive hypoglycemia, or are diabetic. | | In addition to their array of phytochemical antioxidant compounds, the new varieties of grain sorghum have been bred for their drought resistance, excellent protein availability, and environmental friendliness. Jeff Dahlberg, Ph.D., research director for the National Grain Sorghum Producers, estimates that sorghum uses about one third less water than corn and causes less soil erosion than cotton. When sorghum is planted, soil erosion drops from approximately 15 acres per ton for cotton to approximately 5 acres per ton. |
Michael T. Murray
See book keywords and concepts |  Virtually all of the fiber, phytochemical, vitamin, and trace element content has been removed from white sugar, white breads and pastries, and many breakfast cereals.
As stated earlier, when low-fiber, high-starch, or high-sugar foods are eaten alone, blood sugar levels rise quickly, producing a strain on blood sugar control. Eating foods high in simple sugars can be harmful to blood sugar control—especially if you are insulin resistant, experience reactive hypoglycemia, or are diabetic. Read food labels carefully for clues on sugar content. |
Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard
See book keywords and concepts |  There are, of course, certain foods that can transform your diet into a tremendous phytochemical feast. Among the most outstanding are dark greens (such as kale, collards, and spinach), crucifers (like broccoli and broccoli sprouts), garlic, tomatoes, blueberries, citrus fruits, flaxseeds, and soybeans. Let's take a look at some of the most impressive among these.
Phytochemical Superstars şkale. | | With a unique phytochemical makeup, garlic is loaded with allium compounds. These phytochemicals help to lower blood pressure, reduce the stickiness of blood cells, dilate blood vessels, and destroy cancer cells. Allium compounds also have immune-stimulating, antibacterial, antifungal, antiyeast, and antiasthmatic activity. It is little wonder that Hippocrates used garlic to treat infections and pneumonia! ştomatoes. Tomatoes get their red color from the exceptional amount of lycopene they contain. | | To increase the phytochemical content of your diet in a safe and effective manner, increase the quantity, color, and variety of whole plant foods eaten each day. Aim for at least seven servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
Antioxidants
While many consumers have never even heard of phytochemicals, most are quite familiar with antioxidants. It is common knowledge that antioxidants are highly protective dietary components, always ready to do battle with destructive free radicals. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | They are an excellent source of vitamin C and provide good levels of vitamin B6, potassium, folic acid, flavonoids, and the important phytochemical limonene.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Limes contain several distinctive phytochemi-cals that are high in antioxidant and anticancer properties, including flavonoids and limonene, besides being an excellent source of Vitamin C. In particular, research has demonstrated that lime juice can affect cell cycles: specifically, it can modulate the decision a cell makes to divide (mitosis) or die (apoptosis) or even boost the activity of white blood cells. | | HEALTH BENEFITS
The phytochemical limonene, which is extracted from lemons, is currently being used in clinical trials to dissolve gallstones and is showing extremely promising anticancer activities. The highest content of limonene is found in the white spongy inner parts of the lemon.
HOW TO SELECT AND STORE
When choosing a lemon, one should hold the fruit and determine if it is heavy. The heavier the fruit and the thinner the skin, the more juice it has. A ripe lemon should be firm, with a fine-textured peel with a deep yellow color. Acidity varies with the color of the lemon. |
Francisco, M.D. Contreras
See book keywords and concepts | | Chili peppers contain the phytochemical capsaicin, which does not allow the carcinogens in cigarette smoke to penetrate the DNA. Thus, the carcinogens can't trigger the mutations that produce lung and other cancers.
Citrus fruits and blackberries contain flavonoids and prevent carcinogenic hormones from being introduced into the cells. Of course, almost all fruits and vegetables contain these anticancer phytochemicals.
Tomatoes, strawberries, pineapple and dried chili contain the phytochemicals p-coumaric acid and chloro-genic acid that block the marriage of molecules that form carcinogens. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | In addition to grapefruit's ability to normalize hematocrit levels, grapefruit, especially those varieties with deep red or pink flesh, is an excellent source of the carotene lycopene, which is an important phytochemical that battles heart disease, cancer, and macular degeneration. Grapefruit is also rich in other cancer-fighting chemicals, such as d-limonene, which inhibits tumor formation by promoting the formation of the detoxifying enzyme glutathione-S-transferase in the liver. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Curcumin (Turmeric)
Found in the spice turmeric, the phytochemical curcumin has antioxidant properties that prevent the formation of and neutralize existing free radicals. It stops precancerous changes within DNA and interferes with enzymes necessary for cancer progression. Curcumin stops the oxidation of cholesterol, thus protecting against the formation of plaque in the arteries. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Isoflavones are phytochemical Phytoestrogens related to Flavonoids found in legume beans thatblocktumor growth enzymes, havesimilarstructureoffemale hormone Estrogen, only 1/1000th as potent, that block Estrogen uptake at receptor sites, and block Androgen damage to the prostate gland, preventing hormone-related cancers. Also lowerscholesterolupto35%. |
Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | ISOFLAVONES, AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF SOY'S HEALTHFUL PROPERTIES
The principal phytochemical compounds associated with soybeans are a class of polyphenols known as isoflavones. Polyphenols are present in many other plants and vegetables, in chick peas, for example, but only in soybeans do they exist in the necessary amounts to be of real nutritional value. | | When their content in anti-cancer phytochemical compounds is considered, Brussels sprouts are in a category by themselves; if not overcooked, they become an ideal food in a dietary cancer prevention strategy.
Non-head forming cabbages
These cabbages, of a variety known as acephala, literally "without a head," are characterized by thick, non-head forming leaves, relatively smooth in collard greens, and very curly and frilly edged in kale. | | A diet based on a regular intake of foods containing exceptional levels of phytochemical compounds represents the strongest weapon currently at our disposal in the prevention of cancer.
NUTRACEUTICALS: Foods That Fight Cancer
6. THE CABBAGE FAMILY: A TUMOUR'S SWORN ENEMY
7. GARLIC AND ONIONS: KEEPING CANCER AWAY
8. SOY 101
9. AN ANTI-CANCER KITCHEN SPICE: INTRODUCING TURMERIC
10. GREEN TEA: A CANCER-FIGHTING BALM FOR THE SOUL
11. A PASSION FOR BERRIES
12. OMEGA-3S: FINALLY, FATS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOU!
13. TOMATOES: THE PROSTATE'S BEST FRIEND
14. | | Important differences exist in the levels of active compounds present in fruits and vegetables; in some cases, a particular phytochemical occurs in one food only. | | It now seems more and more likely that the protection against cancer offered by fruits and vegetables is due mostly to their phytochemical content.
No clinical study has ever shown that massive doses of vitamin supplements can help bring about any sort of preventive effect against cancer and other chronic diseases. The results of some studies carried out in this field have pointed instead in exactly the opposite direction: there is an increase in the risk of death associated with taking high doses of these supplements. |
Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Always choose spinach and romaine lettuce over head lettuce to boost fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemical intakes.
• Experiment with cooked dried beans and peas. Add kidney beans to soups and burritos, make dips and vegetable spreads from cooked yellow split peas, and use spiced lentils as a side dish. A half cup of beans supplies 8 grams of fiber, 22 grams of protein, and hefty doses of iron, zinc, B vitamins, and saponins, phytochemicals that lower your risk for heart disease and cancer.
• Use herbs and spices to entice your tastebuds. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Sunflower kernels are higher than any other nut or seed products in the antioxidant phytochemical tocopherol, which may help to protect against cardiovascular disease. Sunflower kernel oil is a healthy alternative for cooking oil or salad oil.
Key nutrients in sunflower seeds include protein, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin Bl (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin E. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
See book keywords and concepts |  When there are phytochemical considerations or other reasons to choose cold over hot extraction, each dose should be freshly prepared at the time of use. As a rule of thumb, cold infusions that are more than four hours old should be discarded.
Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by fungi and molds. Over 300 mycotoxins have been identified, and it is thought that many more are yet to be discovered. |
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