subject: Can The Stilbenoids Really Fight Cancer? [print this page] The stilbenoids are a group of 2 phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds with numerous health benefits) - pterostilbene and resveratrol. Early evidence suggests that they may be able to prevent diabetes, protect against mental disorders and more. But can this really be possible? In this article I answer that question and provide a full breakdown of these 2 stilbenoids.
1) PTEROSTILBENE:
Pterostilbene can be mainly found in blueberries and grapes. It is a potent antioxidant that can keep your body's cells safe from free radicals (harmful by-products that are released during oxygen related reactions).
Early evidence indicates that this stilbenoid may also act as an anti-inflammatory (a substance that prevents unnecessary inflammation in your body), prevent cancer (a disease where your body's cells start to grow in a rapid, out of control way) and protect you from diabetes (a disease where your blood glucose levels become extremely high). In addition to this, pterostilbene may reduce your heart disease risk by lowering blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (a type of cholesterol that blocks your artery walls and increases your heart disease risk) and triglycerides (a type of fat that can increase your heart disease risk if blood levels become too high).
2) RESVERATROL:
Resveratrol can be sourced from grapes and wine. Red grapes contain up to 0.78 milligrams (mg) of this natural nutrient per 100 grams (g) whilst red wine contains up to 0.71 milligrams (mg) of this natural nutrient per 100 millilitres (ml).
When it comes to health benefits, resveratrol is very promising. Research has revealed that it is a powerful antioxidant. Provisional research suggests that this stilbenoid may also act as an anti-inflammatory, prevent Alzheimer's disease (a mental disorder which causes problems with memory, thought and speech), prevent cancer and prevent diabetes. In addition to this, it may reduce your risk of developing heart disease by preventing atherosclerosis (a condition where hard plaques form in your artery walls and restrict the flow of blood) and reducing blood levels of LDL cholesterol.
SUMMARY:
There is still a lot to learn about these natural nutrients. Whilst the early signs are very promising, it is important to remember that none of these health benefits have been confirmed. Blueberries, grapes and even the occasional glass of red wine are all foods that you should be eating as part of a nutrient rich diet. Just make sure you do not spend any of your hard earned cash on stilbenoid supplements until further research has been completed.
by: Tom Parker
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