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Fruit: Berry Berry Good For You!
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As a recent Newsweek article said "The day when doctors say--' Take 10 cherries and call me in the morning'--may not be far off." Most known phytonutrients are strongly related to pigment. Just as phytonutrient antioxidant carotenoids tend to dominate in the dark green greens and bright red and orange vegetables, the richly red/blue pigmented flavinoids, with names like isoflavones, anthocyanins, flavinols , catechins and phenols, tend to dominant in the fruits and herbs.

And the richest source of pigment and antioxidants in the fruit group are generally found in the blueberries, raspberries, tart dark cherries, and deep purple plums/prunes. Indeed, these fruits are the most potent source of antiaging antioxidants of any commonly eaten foods!

Antioxidants have been shown to increase immune function and decrease the risk of infection and cancer. Antioxidants help by preventing or repairing damage done to the body's cells by free radicals. Simply put, a free radical is a molecule with a missing electron. An antioxidant, such as vitamin C, vitamin E or beta carotene, may donate one of its electrons to the free radical. If no antioxidants are present, a free radical takes an electron from vital cell structures, damaging the cell and eventually leading to disease.

Like so many Pac Men, the flavinoid antioxidants in berries, cherries and plums "eat up" free radicals in the bloodstream helping prevent the development of cancer. These flavinoids have even been called, "Mother Nature's all-natural chemotherapy agents".

Fruit phytonutrient flavinoids also play a role in preventing the development of heart disease by discouraging fatty deposits in the arteries. Flavinoids even slow wrinkling, protect the eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration, and protect the aging brain. Indeed, they are a main reason why fruits and vegetables have been called "Nature's Anti-Aging Wonders!"

Is it any wonder that most scientists believe it is far better to get a daily healthy dose of dozens of different phytonutrients from micro-nutrient dense "super foods" than it is to take a mega dose of a few synthetic antioxidant vitamins and minerals.

For example, the 17 identified compounds in tart cherries that have antioxidant properties are considered, in total, to be superior to the activity of vitamins E and C. In addition, they contain compounds that help relieve the pain of arthritis, gout and even headaches with daily consumption!

Blueberries are by far the greatest common whole food source of eye/vision and brain/mind protecting antioxidant flavinoids, being full of blue anthocyanins.

Cranberries, raspberries and tart cherries are the richest fruit source of ellagic acid, a naturally occurring plant phenolic flavinoid phytonutrient that is known as a potent anti-carcinogenic compound. Clinical tests conducted at the Hollings Cancer Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) show that ellagic acid may be the most potent way to prevent cancer!

And you should know that all the berries, not just cranberries, help prevent recurrent urinary tract-bladder infections (UTI's).

Four More Fabulous Flavinoids: OPC's, Quercitin, Green Tea and Red Wine

Oligoproanthrocyanins (OPC's) are super rich in the anthocyanin bioflavinoid group of phytonutrients. Found abundantly in berries, their very richest sources are grape seed and pine bark extracts. These have been shown to be powerful antioxidants that are very much more active than vitamins C and E, and our thought to protect against carcinogenic changes (Journal of Clinical Oncology 2000; 18:668-83).

Quercitin is the major representative of the antioxidant flavinol group, which group is particularly known for preventing the oxidation of low density lipo-protiens (bad cholesterol). Quercitin is found in fruits and vegetables, most notably onions and green apples. That is the major reason why onions and green apples help prevent hardening of the arteries and the heart attacks and strokes that such arteriosclerosis causes (Biomed pharmicother 51:305-3100,1997).

Quercitin has also consistently demonstrated a potent antitumor effect (Cancer Chemother Pharmacol,1991;28:255-8).

Green tea is also rich in antioxidant polyphenols that are thought to be the most active ingredient as pertains to its much purported benefits of preventing cancer, heart disease, gum disease and even tooth decay. The benefits of green tea flavinoid catechins for the heart are greater than that of red wine, without the alcohol! (There is a 10% increase in breast cancer for every alcoholic drink consumed on a daily basis according to the Family Practice News, April 15, 2001).

Speaking of red wine, the reason that red wine is more protective of heart disease than white wines is because of the phytonutrient, resversitol, which gives dark grapes their deep red/blue color. By extracting the resversitol as a supplement, one can get the antioxidant heart protecting benefits of red wine, dark grapes and grape juice without all the alcohol and sugar.

Fruit and Vegetable Extracts

In order to approximate the health benefits of daily eating 8 to 10 serving of dark green, red, orange, blue and purple fruit and vegetables, food scientists have created fruit and vegetable extracts from the most nutrient dense organic varieties. These extracts become highly concentrated phytonutrient super food supplements.

Findings reported in the 38th annual meeting of the American Society of Cell Biology show us that these supplements enhanced "multiple immune functions--especially for people whose immune functions have been diminished". Dr. O'Neill , Ph.D., of BYU's Dept. of Microbiology was quoted as saying, "fruit and vegetable extracts may be protective against cancer."

Organic Food More Nutritious?

The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine (2001;7(2):161) reported the results of part of the doctoral dissertation of Virginia Worthington, Ph.D., of John Hopkins University, Baltimore. Dr. Worthington found that the composition of conventionally grown American food has declined dramatically in the past 60 years. For example, iron is lower by 32 percent, calcium by 29 percent, magnesium by 21 percent.

She also found that organically grown produce was higher in most vitamins and minerals and lower in potentially harmful nitrates. Organic foods were 29 percent higher in magnesium, 27 percent higher in vitamin C, and 21 percent higher in iron. Using the USDA recommendation of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, Dr. Worthington concluded that consuming organic produce could make the difference between a deficient and adequate diet!

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The information here is offered to help in your research and investigation of possible ways to manage your own health care issues. Common sense as well as solid professional advice from your own trusted medical care specialist or personal holistic health care practitioner should always be part of managing your health care choices.

Dr. John H Maher, A.B.A.A.H.P.
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Dr Maher has practiced alternative medicine for 25 years. In May of '99 he co-founded of Longevity Resources International. Since then he has functioned as Editor of the Longevity News and provided the text for the Wellness Resource Community web site.

Dr Maher holds a post graduate faculty position for the New York Academy of Anti-Aging which endeavors to prepare doctors and other professionals who need to qualify for their certification by the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Professionals (ABAAHP).

He is currently Vice President of Education and Programs for Doctors For Nutrition, Inc.(Doctors for Nutrition)

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