Flavonols May Slash Risk of Vascular Disease for Women
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Increased intake of flavonols from tea and other sources may boost heart health for older women, with regular consumption of the compounds linked to a 72% lower risk of atherosclerotic vascular disease mortality.
Regular Cocoa Flavanol Intake Could Help Maintain Brain Health - Study
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Cocoa polyphenols activate the BNDF survival pathway, which could help guard against Alzheimer's, say researchers
Green tea extracts show promise for people with metabolic syndrome
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Drinking green tea or taking a supplement containing green tea extracts may improve the body’s antioxidant protection in people with the metabolic syndrome, says a new study.
Study: Selenium May Protect Against Prostate Cancer
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Research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2013 suggested high selenium1 levels may protect against advanced prostate cancer.
Vitamin E tocotrienol shows breast health benefits: Mouse data
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Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may slow the development and reduce the number and size of breast tumors, suggests new data from lab mice.





