Posts Tagged ‘Lycopene’
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Years ago, we thought vitamins were the only beneficial components of food. Now, science has uncovered a multitude of healthy plant components called phytochemicals that play an important role in food, nutrition and human health. One type, the carotenoid, is a fat-soluble pigment that gives fruits and vegetables their beautiful color and protects the eyes, cholesterol and cells from oxidative damage.
Keep your eye on the prize:
The macula is an area of the retina (an internal layer of the eye) that promotes central vision and allows us to see what’s directly in front of us. Within the macula is a yellow pigment composed entirely of lutein and zeaxanthin, two fabulous carotenoids that protect the macula from the damaging photo-oxidative effects of sunlight (blue light and also UV rays). (more…)
Tags: Antioxidants, astaxanthin, cancer prevention, carotenoid, eyes, health, healthy eyes, healthy foods, Lutein, Lycopene, macula, macular degeneration, macular health, salmon, vitamins, zeaxanthin
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Monday, June 13th, 2011
It’s not every day that we can blog about the health benefits of sex. Sure, there are a gazillion psychological and emotional advantages to communing with the one you love, but preventing cancer? Quite possibly.
New research indicates that, “Epidemiologic studies have suggested that men with a higher frequency of ejaculations may have a slightly lower risk of prostate cancer.”
But don’t go getting too turned on by the news—other smaller studies have determined the opposite. And yet, we’d like to think that the bigger study (29,000 men were interviewed in the study that claimed to lower risk of prostate cancer) outweighs the smaller one (a few hundred men). (more…)
Tags: cancer, cancer prevention, fish oil, health, Lycopene, prostate, res-q, sex, super prostate, trans fats
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Monday, February 28th, 2011
We can’t tell you that we have the secret to fighting cancer, but we can tell you the top-10 foods that have a pretty good reputation for doing the job. Oh, and by the way, these foods are also a great source phytonutrients, which might help prevent certain diseases and cancers.
Here are 10 superfoods to help you live longer!
1. Tomatoes (more…)
Tags: Antioxidants, blueberries, breast cancer prevention, broccoli, cancer, cancer cells, cancer diet, carotenoids, catechin, cells, EGCG, Ellagic acid, estrogen, fish oils, foods, fruits, garlic, Green Tea, health benefits of pomegranate, immune system, indole-3 carbinol, Lactobacillus, Lutein, Lycopene, mushrooms, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, pomegranate, resveratrol, superfoods, tomatoes, yogurt
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
N3 Oceanic, makers of the Res-Q brand products, is pleased to announce that we have increased the amount of Co-Q10 in Res-Q CellPower to 100mg per capsule, giving our customers more for their money.
The health benefits of Co-Q10 are of utmost importance. Co-Q10 helps the heart muscle and every muscle in the body. Since Co-Q10 is a very effective antioxidant, Co-Q10 encourages arterial health. (more…)
Tags: antioxidant, antioxidant supplements, arterial health, arteries, cellpower, cholesterol, Co-Q10 and cholesterol, coenzyme, coenzyme Q10, CoQ10, health, Lycopene, Q10, Res-Q CellPower, selenium, supplementing with Co-Q10, Vitamin C
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Thursday, December 18th, 2008
The combination of antioxidants in Res-Q CellPower support healthy arteries by working to neutralize free radicals. Excess free radicals can cause harm to healthy arteries. The antioxidants in Res-Q Cell Power include: lycopene, lutein, astaxanthin, selenium, co-Q10, and ascorbyl palmitate.
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Tags: Antioxidants, arterial health, ascorbyl palmitate, astaxanthin, Benefits of CoQ10, cardiovascular, cardiovascular supplements, Co-Q10, CoQ10, healthy arteries, Lutein, Lycopene, muscle, muscle health, muscle pain, muscles, res-q, res-q antioxidants, Res-Q CellPower, selenium, supplements for heart health, Vitamin C
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008
Although
Res-Q CellPower provides CoQ10,
Res-Q CellPower is much more than a CoQ10 supplement. Res-Q Cell Power is a unique combination of 6 different antioxidants, which includes 100 milligrams of CoQ10.
Res-Q CellPower contains a combination of pure, quality, antioxidants: carotenoids, CoQ10, selenium and Vitamin C. Res-Q CellPower contains the following carotenoids: lycopene, lutein, and astaxanthin. The carotenoids are naturally-occurring pigments found in plants and animals that have amazing antioxidant ability.
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Tags: antioxidant, antioxidant supplement, Antioxidants, ascorbyl palmitate, astaxanthin, carotenoids, cellular energy, CoQ10, coq10 supplement, free radicals, health, LDL cholesterol, Lutein, Lycopene, res-q, res-q antioxidant supplement, Res-Q CellPower, res-q supplement ingredients, selenium, supplement, Vitamin C
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Years ago, we thought vitamins were the only beneficial components of food. Now, science has uncovered a multitude of healthy plant components called phytochemicals that play an important role in food, nutrition and human health. One type, the carotenoid, is a fat-soluble pigment that gives fruits and vegetables their beautiful color and protects the eyes, cholesterol and cells from oxidative damage.
