Health Food, Supplements A to Z. Side Effects and Potential Health Benefits.

You probably know the potential health benefits of your food or supplements
that you are taking. However, you may not know their side effects. Excessive
amounts of certain herbal supplements are actually very toxic. Here are
review articles summarizing the most recent research findings on food,
supplements and herbs.

Articles: Blood Pressure Lowering Herbs,
Cholesterol Lowering Herbs
Supplements for Cardiovascular Diseases
Coenzyme Q and Creatine for Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's Disease - Herbs

MAJOR NUTRIENT

DIET. SUPPLEMENT
PhytoChemicals
Antioxidants

A-Z Health Foods, Products

Acetyl-L Carnitine
Acidophilus
Alfalfa
Almond
Aloe vera
Andrographis
Aniseed
Apple
Arnica
Ashwagandha
Asian Pears
Asparagus
Astaxanthin,
Astragulus
Artichoke
Avena sativa
Avocados
Barley
Banana
Basil
Beet
black cohosh
Bladderwrack
Blackberry
Black Soybean
Black Currant
Bloodroot
Blueberry
Bilberry
Bitter Melon
Borage Seed Oil
Boswellia
Broccoli
Bromelain
Brown Seaweed
Brussels Sprout
Butterbur
Burdock
Butein
Cabbage
Cactus
Caffeine
Calcium
Calendula
Canola oil
Cauliflower
Cat's Claw
Cayenne
Celadrin
Celery
Chamomile
Chaparral
Cherry
Chondroitin
Chitosan
Chorella
Chlorophyll
Chromium
Cinnamon
CLA
Cocoa
Cod Liver Oil
Coenzyme Q
Coffee
Comfrey
Conj. Linoleic Acid
Colostrum
Colloidal Silver
Cordyceps
Corn
Cranberry
Creatine
Curcumin
Damiana
Dandelion
Danggui Buxue Tang
Devil's Claw
DHEA
Dill
Dong Quai

April 2007

Flaxseed

Why is flaxseed meal getting popular? What is its benefits? Flaxseed meal was found to be more beneficial on
some chronic conditions such as high triglycerides and liver steatosis than soy protein meal, in a study of rats.

Flaxseed or Flaxseed oil, which one offers better health benefits? Flaxseed oil alone in human subjects
had no effects on the lipid profiles in some studies.

Why are lignans so important in flaxseed?
ingestion of flaxseed rich in lignans (matairesinol and secoisolariciresinol) improves glucose control and insulin
resistance.

What are the health benefits of flaxseed oil?
Flaxseed oil has been shown benefits on lowering heart
diseases by reducing cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and slowing down atherosclerosis.

What are Flavonols and flavones?
Flavonols and flavones are plant-derived polyphenolic compounds that are commonly consumed in the diet.
Flavonoids, present in fruits, vegetables, tea, red wine, or herbs such as ginkgo biloba, soys, and milk thistle, have
demonstrated potential health benefits of lowering risks on various chronic conditions.