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BRAIN BDNF (BRAIN PLASTICITY) AND EXERCISE

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BRAIN BDNF (BRAIN PLASTICITY) AND EXERCISE What is brain plasticity?  Neuroplasticity – or brain plasticity – is the ability of the brain to modify its connections or re-wire itself. Without this ability, any brain, not just the human brain, would be unable to develop from infancy through to adulthood or recover from brain injury. What is  BDNF?     The BDNF gene provides instructions for making a protein found in the brain and spinal cord called brain-derived neurotrophic factor. This protein promotes the survival of nerve cells (neurons) by playing a role in the growth, maturation (differentiation), and maintenance of these cells. In the brain, the BDNF protein is active at the connections between nerve cells (synapses), where cell-to-cell communication occurs. The synapses can change and adapt over time in response to experience, a characteristic called synaptic plasticity. The BDNF protein helps regulate synaptic plasticity, which is important for learning and memory. re
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COCOA FOR PLEASURE, BEING YOUNG AND HEALTHY

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COCOA FOR PLEASURE, BEING YOUNG AND HEALTHY | MASSIVE STUDY WILL TRY TO DETERMINE BENEFITS OF MUCH-LOVED , SAVORY POWDER “ Cocoa flavanols appear to be very promising for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and memory loss, cognitive decline,” said JoAnn Manson, co-principal investigator of the study, Michael and Lee Bell Professor of Women’s Health at Harvard Medical School, and chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH).
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INTRODUCTION TO GREEN TEA benefits

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INTRODUCTION TO GREEN TEA Other Names: Benifuuki, Camellia sinensis, Camellia thea, Camellia theifera, Constituant Polyphénolique de Thé Vert, CPTV , EGCG , Epigallo Catechin Gallate, Épigallo-Catéchine Gallate, Epigallocatechin Gallate “It’s the healthiest thing I can think of to drink,” says Christopher Ochner, PhD. A research scientist in nutrition at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Green tea has been shown to has a huge impact on cholesterol levels so it improves blood flow and lowers bad cholesterol. A 2013 review of many studies found green tea helped prevent a range of heart-related issues , like high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
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POLYPHENOLS (PHENOLIC ACID) | ANTIOXIDANT BENEFITS & EFFECTS

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLYPHENOLS Polyphenols are four main categories, with additional sub-groupings. based on the number of phenol rings they contain, and on the basis of structural elements in their construction. As a general rule, foods contain complex mixtures of polyphenols, with higher levels found in the outer layers of the plants than the inner parts. 1- Flavonoids ,  have Strong both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, red wine, and green tea       Flavones       Flavonols       Flavanones       Isoflavones       Anthocyanidins       Chalcones       Catechins 2- Stilbenes , found in red wine and peanuts (resveratrol is the most well known) 3- Lignans , found in seeds like flax, legumes, cereals, grains, fruits, algae, and certain vegetables 4- Phenolic acids Hydroxybenzoic acids , found in tea Hydroxycinnamic acids  found in cinnamon of course but also in coffee, blueberries, kiwis, plums, apples, and cherries
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Strong anti aging antioxidant foods

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ANTIOXIDANTS AND AGING Antioxidants are substances, which inhibit or delay oxidation while present in the body different environments. Antioxidant work both non-enzymatic ( glutathione, bilirubin, thiols, albumin, and nutritional factors, including vitamins and phenols) and enzymatic ( superoxide dismutases, the glutathione peroxidases [GSHPx], and catalase). In the normal subject the endogenous antioxidant defences balance the reactive oxygen species production, but for the above-mentioned 1% daily leak.  The most important source of antioxidants is provided by nutrition, many belonging to the  phenol family .
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INTRODUCTION TO ANTIOXIDANT

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WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS  & FREE-RADICALS ? ANTIOXIDANTS EFFECTS ON AGING, WEIGHT LOSS, IMMUNE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO ANTIOXIDANT Antioxidant an·ti·ox·i·dant ˌan(t)ēˈäksədənt,ˌanˌtīˈäksədənt/ “a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products. a substance that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism.”
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WHAT HAPPENS IN NEURO-DEGENERATIVE DISEASES

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WHAT HAPPENS IN NEURO-DEGENERATIVE DISEASES In progress
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BEST FOODS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

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BEST FOODS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES , WHAT CAUSES CARDIOVASCULAR ISSUES With the rising number of patients suffering from heart disease, a lot of research has been done to find out exactly what causes it. Cardiovascular issues can refer to a number of heart or blood vessel issues. They include coronary heart disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure and congenital heart disease. Research shows that Cardiovascular disease tops the list of causes of death for both men and women in the U.S. Coronary disease is the most common.
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SOME ANTIOXIDANTS (FOODS) HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT | HOW ANTIOXIDANTS LIKE HCA & CGA & POLYPHENOLS HELP BURN MORE FAT

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SOME ANTIOXIDANTS (FOODS) HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT | HOW ANTIOXIDANTS LIKE HCA & CGA & POLYPHENOLS HELP BURN MORE FAT WHICH ANTIOXIDANT CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT: HCA hydroxycitric acid  (found in garcinia cambogia) CGA Chlorogenic Acid  (found in green coffee extract) (is of course a form of  polyphenol antioxidant ) POLYPHENOLS (PHENOLIC ACID)  (found in  green tea ,  berries , and…)
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MORINGA, ANTIOXIDANT BENEFITS, USES, SIDE EFFECTS

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MORINGA, ANTIOXIDANT BENEFITS, USES, SIDE EFFECTS & INTERACTIONS Other Names of  MORINGA:  Arango, Árbol de las Perlas, Behen, Ben Ailé, Ben Nut Tree, Ben Oléifère, Benzolive, Canéficier de l’Inde, Chinto Borrego, Clarifier Tree, Drumstick Tree,… --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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