Flavonoid Rich Diet’s Protective Effect
Many studies find that flavonoids are most
effective especially for smokers and heavy drinkers who suffer from certain
types of cancer, heart related diseases.
Flavonoids are a large family of Polyphenolic
plant compounds. Some of the best-known flavonoids include Quercetin, Kaempferol, Catechin, and Anthocyanidins.
This nutrient group is most famous for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
health benefits, as well as its contribution of vibrant color to the foods we
eat.
Data
from the Cancer and health cohort finds that those consuming 500 mg of total flavonoids a day had a
lowest risk of cancer and heart related death. And it is easily achievable through the diet: 1 cup of tea, 1 apple,
1 orange, 100 g of blueberries, and 100 g of broccoli would provide the wide
range of flavonoids compound and over 500 mg of total flavonoids. Total flavonoids intake and its link
to mortality rates appears than in non-smokers as well as in heavy versus low
moderate alcohol consumers.
“It is
important note that flavonoids consumption does not neutralize all of the
increase risk of death caused by smoking and drinking consumption”. “By far the
best thing to do for your health to quit smoking and reduce the intake of
alcohol and instead of them increase the consumption of variety of flavonoids
rich plant based food and drink. - Dr. Nicola Bondonna”
According
to Will Chu study an estimated 7.8
million premature deaths worldwide in 2013 is attributed to fruit and vegetable
intake below 800 g/day. While flavonoids show anti
inflammatory effects and improvements to blood vessels function, emerging
evidence suggests they may offer greater protection to those with harmful
lifestyle habits.
Flavonoids may also protect against some of the
deleterious effects that:
- Endothelial Function,
- Blood Pressure,
- Inflammation,
- Blood Lipids,
- Platelet Function and/or
- Thrombosis.
The potential
to prevent cancer and heart disease by encouraging the consumption of flavonoids-rich
foods, particularly in people at high risk of these chronic diseases.
“We know these kinds of lifestyle changes can be
very challenging, so encouraging flavonoid consumption might be a novel way to
alleviate the increase risk, while also encouraging people to quit smoking and
reduce their alcohol intake.”
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