New support for antioxidants
Men who haven’t got a taste for blueberries might want to give them another shot, based on research by an Ohio doctor. Researchers found that antioxidants (found in high amounts in blueberries, as well as other foods) help to avoid decreased lung function in men suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The data was presented by Mohammad S. Khan, D.O., Akron City Hospital, at the Annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians. This year, the meeting was held in Vancouver, Canada.Khan evaluated 20 participants, 13 female, 7 male, and found that 25 were deficient in selenium, 45 in vitamin C, 90 in vitamin E, 55 in vitamin A, and 70 in vitamin D. Each of these deficiencies, excepting vitamin E, was tied to lower forced vital capacity (FVC) in men. However, the effects were not noticed in women.Antioxidants are defined as any molecule capable of inhibiting oxidation in other molecules. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is commonly found in fresh fruits and veggies, while carotenoids (like vitamin A) can be found in fruit, vegetables, and eggs. Other antioxidants like resveratrol and flavonoids can be found in tea, coffee, soy, fruit, olive oil, and chocolate, among others.
Posted on November 19th, 2010 by www.greenspangoodhealth.com
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