Michael Tierra
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 This is then fermented for several days to form and release thousands of bioactive phytochemicals that have antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-osteoporotic, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, and other properties. The phytochemicals generated from the concentrated fermented soybean extract are able to prevent cancer by capturing free radicals and prevent them from damaging DNA. In animal studies, they have been found to be effective in the prevention and treatment of most cancers, including breast, colorectal, and prostate. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 Scientists studied the active plant ingredients and then synthesized like molecules and stronger variations of those phytochemicals.
Well, I think we lost something in the transition, namely, the safety and general positive effects with minimal side effects. We gained something also—power and speed.
These drugs have greater, though sometimes more limited, effects, and of course, they usually have side effects and potential toxicity.
Over the last three decades, I have taken a back-to-nature approach. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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 Chapter 9
Flavonoids^ Herbs and Botanicals
Flavonoids
There is a wide variety of phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that have physiological functions. Some of the newer ones have had a lot of press in the mid-1990s as a result of their role in protecting against cancer and heart disease, as well as many other illnesses. (Of course, all vitamins are also phytochemicals, and well-known herbs also contain them, they are just not as newsworthy, as far as the press is concerned. |
Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser
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| The same way I talked about Hawthorne having phytochemicals that will surround and coat the heart cells, MilkThistle has phytochemicals that surround and coat the Liver cells.
These plant chemicals have been proven in hospitals all over the world to reverse damage to the Liver cells and to protect the Liver from any harmful toxins, poisons and further degeneration.
Like Hawthorne, I have had patients that were scheduled for LIVER TRANSPLANTS and did not have them because of this great healing herb. |
Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D.
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 Fiber is found in whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruit, but not in animal products. phytochemicals, found in fruits and vegetables. Whatever the source, eating high-fiber foods definitely contributes to robust health, a leaner body, and better weight control.60
FIBER AND YOUR WEIGHT
Let's take a closer look at the two kinds of fiber and how they help with weight control. Insoluble fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, dried beans, wheat bran, seeds, popcorn, brown rice, and whole-grain products such as breads, cereals, and pasta. |
Patrick Holford
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 Over a hundred phytochemicals have been identified, some of which act as antioxidants, immune system boosters, and hormone stabilizers. Listed below are those with proven health benefits. |
| Cooking food destroys enzymes and reduces the activity of phytochemicals.
Eat organic as much as you can. Make sure that at least half your diet consists of raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
Avoid processed food with additives, and cook food as little as possible. |
Marcia Zimmerman, C.N.
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 Carotenoid phytochemicals are easier to obtain when vegetables that contain them are lightly steamed. Winter squash, yams, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin should be cooked, usually baked, until soft.
Daily Servings Guide
Vegetables provide most of the vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals we get in our diet. They are extremely important for brain and nervous system function.
AGE
NUMBER OF VEGETABLE SERVINGS Vi cup each, (size of a tennis ball or a single ice-cream scoop)
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Patrick Holford
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| Living food in action
Every time you eat a combination of fresh, living foods, such as fruit and vegetables, you are giving yourself a cocktail of essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes, probiotics, and phytochemicals that work together synergistically to promote your health. The idea of separating out each ingredient and then treating it like a drug to cure a specific illness is not just impractical but nonsensical. The moral of this story is to eat foods that you can pick out of the ground or pluck from a tree. |
Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard
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 While it may all seem a little overwhelming, just keep in mind that loading up on foods rich in phytochemicals is one of the very best ways that people with type 2 diabetes, with their inherently increased levels of oxidative stress, can protect themselves.
Which foods are the most efficient phytochemical factories? Vegetables and fruits stand out as being particularly noteworthy, although legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds are also excellent sources. Choosing a wide variety of colorful, whole plant foods is your key to a phytochemical-rich diet. |
Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser
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| The same way I talked about Hawthorne having phytochemicals that will surround and coat the heart cells, MilkThistle has phytochemicals that surround and coat the Liver cells.
These plant chemicals have been proven in hospitals all over the world to reverse damage to the Liver cells and to protect the Liver from any harmful toxins, poisons and further degeneration.
Like Hawthorne, I have had patients that were scheduled for LIVER TRANSPLANTS and did not have them because of this great healing herb. |
Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
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 The germ: the nutrient-packed inner layer that contains B vitamins, vitamin E, and other phytochemicals.
It's the synergy of these three components that makes whole grains life sustaining. The refined carbs described earlier have been stripped of their health-promoting parts. When grains are "refined" to make white flour or white rice, for example, the bran and the germ, and all their powerful nutrients, antioxidants, and phytonutrients are stripped away, leaving a starchy substance that is to whole grain what soda pop is to 100 percent fruit juice. |
Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser
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| Hawthorne contains phytochemicals that have been proven in medical research worldwide to protect and heal the heart.
Phytochemicals in Hawthorne have been proven to surround and coat the actual cells of the heart muscle. Hawthorne has been shown to let the heart muscle survive on less blood and oxygen without damage, which makes it the herb of choice for anyone with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, angina pectoris, plaque build-up or hardening of the arteries.
It has also been proven to regenerate damaged heart muscle cells and repair heart tissue. |
Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
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| The particular compounds in broccoli that are so effective against cancer include the phytochemicals, sulforaphane, and the indoles. Sulforaphane is a remarkably potent compound that fights cancer on various fronts. It increases the enzymes that help rid the body of carcinogens, it actually kills abnormal cells, and it helps the body limit oxidation—the process that initiates many chronic diseases—at the cellular level. Indoles work to combat cancer through their effect on estrogen. They block estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells, inhibiting the growth of estrogen-sensitive breast cancers. |
Mark Blumenthal
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 It is usually preferable to grind the seeds to improve the absorption of phytochemicals and the resulting therapeutic efficacy. note: The effect typically begins 18-24 hours later (ESCOP, 1997).
Mucilage (gruel): 2-3 tablespoons of milled flaxseed are soaked in 200-300 ml water and strained after 30 minutes. oil: 1-2 tablespoons daily (Blumenthal et al, 1998) flax oil capsules: 3-6 capsules containing 1,000 mg each oil for general health maintenance. |
| Because phytochemicals (lignans and alpha-linolenic acid) from whole flaxseeds are poorly absorbed in the body, many people prefer to crush the seeds in order to obtain the optimal health benefit.
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Description
Flax preparations consist of the dried, ripe seed of all varieties of Linum usitatissimum L. [Fam. Linaceae] (Blumenthal et al, 1998). The seeds can be consumed raw or in baked foods. Commercial preparations include ground seed, gruel, and expressed oil. |
| Grind the seeds to improve absorption of phytochemicals for therapeutic efficacy. mucilage (gruel): Soak 2-3 tablespoons of milled flaxseed in 200-300 ml water, strain after 30 minutes.
OlL: 1-2 tablespoons daily. flax oil capsules: 3-6 capsules containing 1,000 mg each oil for general health maintenance.
Ground seed: 2.5 teaspoons, 2-3 times daily.
External cataplasm (poultice): Semisolid paste containing 30—50 g flaxseed flour for a moist-heat direct application to the skin, used like a poultice as a counter-irritant. Draws blood to the surface to remove deep-seated inflammation. |
Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
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| The most potent polyphenol in tea is a substance known as epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, which belongs to a group of flavonoid phytochemicals known as catechins. Research has shown that in a test tube the catechins are more effective antioxidants than even the powerful vitamins C and E. In one laboratory test, the EGCG in green tea was found to be twenty times more potent an antioxidant than vitamin C.
One cup of black tea contains about 268 milligrams of flavonoids. One cup of green tea contains 316, but only half that amount if it's decaffeinated. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 We're just getting to the tip of the iceberg regarding phytochemicals, but what we're learning is very exciting," according to Dr. Klein, who is also professor of foods and nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham-paign, where studies of phytochemicals in soy products are ongoing. "It one food group a week. So say you decide to start eating dairy the first week. If the symptoms return any time during that week—even as long as two to three days after eating a dairy product—congratulations, Sherlock Holmes! You've detected your food sensitivity. |
Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D.
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| Five daily servings of fruits and vegetables plus several servings of whole grains and beans will provide not only essential fiber but also the nutrients and phytochemicals critical to lowering cancer risk.
Don't be intimidated by the numbers. It's not as hard to get your 20 to 35 grams of fiber as it may seem. |
Patrick Holford
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| They are classified as phytochemicals and are discussed fully in chapter 17.
_Your Personal Antioxidant Profile_
Test your powers of prevention and score one point for each yes answer.
SYMPTOM ANALYSIS
• Do you frequently suffer from infections (coughs, colds)? yes / no
• Do you find it hard to shake an infection? yes / no
• Do you have a recurrent infection (cystitis, thrush, earache, etc.)? yes / no
• Do you bruise easily? yes / no
• Have you ever suffered from any of the conditions listed on page 126? |
Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
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 This will happen not only because your immune system will be better nourished, but also because you'll be ingesting a rich supply of a group of newly discovered nutri ents called phytochemicals. Especially abundant in green, cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, etc.), phytochemicals have powerful pharmacologic, an-tidisease properties. They not only help prevent disease, but also support the immune system's reaction to disease.
There's much more to nutritional therapy than simple common sense, thot gh. |
Tanya Harter Pierce
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 There are presently 18 different phytochemicals known to be estrogenic in humans. These phytoestrogens bind to estrogen receptors in the body and convey many of the health benefits of human estrogen to men and women alike. And because they bind to estrogen receptors, they compete with our own estrogen hormones for the same receptors.
This is particularly helpful for women battling estrogen dominance because the weaker plant estrogens block some of the activity of the excess, stronger human estrogens. They do not cling to the receptors for long and are easily processed out of the body. |
| Diets low in phytochemicals and high in refined carbohydrates
4. Excess body fat
For more information on estrogen dominance, and how to correct female hormone imbalance, I highly recommend any of Dr. John R. Lee's books, videos, and audiotapes. According to Dr. Lee, one of the quickest and easiest ways to start correcting this imbalance, if you have it, is by using natural progesterone.
Pesticides and Breast Cancer
In examining direct causes of breast cancer, xenoestrogens, and other toxins from pesticides need to be looked at closely. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 The benefit of eating fresh fruits and vegetables is that they often provide more anti-mutagenic phytochemicals (such as chlorophyll) than harmful ones.
There is a considerable amount of animal research, and some human data to recommend that a 100-mg capsule of chlorophyllin should be taken with each meal or at least with meals that are known to contain a lot of carcinogens. |
Tanya Harter Pierce
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| In those populations, women generally don't have to deal with as much estrogen dominance because they haven't spent a lifetime eating processed and refined foods virtually devoid of phytochemicals.
The isoflavones are some of the most potent phytoestrogens to humans, yet, ironically, they are the most lacking in the modern western diet. This is because when most Westerners eat a phytochemical-containing plant, it is usually in the form of a piece of fruit or a salad vegetable. It is not usually in the form of some type of legume (or bean). |
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| Other polyphenolic phytochemicals, that is, the constituents of green tea and resveratrol, respond similarly, displaying significant PKC inhibition (Stoner et al. 1995; Atten et al. 2001).
• As protein kinase C (PKC) is stimulated, tumor activity in the colon increases. Retinol, tetinoic acid, and beta-carotene (in nanomolar concentrations) block stimulation of PKC. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
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 In another in vivo study, amargo was reported to have pain-relieving, muscle-relaxant, and sedative effects in rats and mice.20
In South America, amargo is still heavily relied on as a natural remedy for parasites of all kinds. It is slowly catching on here in North American herbal medicine practices as a remedy for parasites and head lice, but it is predominately used here as a bitter digestive aid and remedy for digestive disorders. Amargo wood is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as generally regarded as safe (GRAS). |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 It is also believed that phytochemicals found in lomatium have the ability to inhibit viruses from replicating. Studies have shown these phytochemicals to be effective against DNA and RNA viruses—two major categories of viruses.
Practitioners of natural medicine find lomatium root effective against several types of viruses including Epstein-Barr, herpes, flu, common cold, cytomegalovirus, and condyloma acuminata (genital warts).
DOSAGE
Lomatium is available in tincture form. I recommend taking 30 drops (0.5 milliliters) every two to three hours for acute infections. |
Grace Ross Lewis
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 What are the phytochemicals?
These are chemicals that are contained in all plant foods. In fact, the word "phyto" means "plant" in Greek. Interestingly, they are not vitamins or minerals. phytochemicals are not nutritious in the usual sense. Some types are isothiocyanates, polyphenols, flavonoids, monterpenes, and organosul-fides. They are credited with the treatment and prevention of the four major causes of death: heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
60. What are the beneficial chemicals found in cruciferous vegetables?
They are isothiocyanates. |
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