Parkinson’s – Superfoodly

Best Diets For Parkinson’s Disease

Superfoodly — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:39:26 +0000

[toc] Parkinson’s disease (also known as Parkinson’s, primary parkinsonism, PD or paralysis agitans) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system. The disease results in the loss of neurons or nerve cells that contain dopamine in the part of the brain that controls movement. This loss of neurons results in decreased speech and motor skills, and over time, can lead to death. There is no known cure for Parkinson’s, and few alternative treatments. What Causes Parkinson’s Disease? The […]

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Top 10 Superfoods of 2021 (Science-Based, Not Hype)

Superfoodly — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:00:58 +0000

[toc]The term “superfood” is used a lot, but what does it actually mean? The official definition just means a food that is nutrient dense but watch out because that can mean different things to different people. Some of the foods that marketers and ill-informed journalists reference as “super” are anything but. Or, they just have mediocre nutrition that is over-hyped. A good example of an overrated food is kale. That may bring grasps, because it seems to be everywhere these […]

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How Much Vitamin C Is Too Much? The Hidden Dangers

Superfoodly — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:00:22 +0000

[toc]The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a new obsession with this vitamin. Yet contrary to rumors you may hear, it will not protect you from the virus. Or any other for that matter. In fact, supplementing with it excessively may actually hurt you. Since it’s not a food or used as edible coloring, we don’t have it in our database of ORAC values (antioxidant levels). But if we did, the ORAC value of pure vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid) is […]

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What Is Ceylon Tea? Benefits, Brands & Where To Buy

Superfoodly — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:19 +0000

[toc]Here in the U.S. and Canada, when you hear of Ceylon, the first thing you may think of is cinnamon, as it is the second most popular type after Cassia. But this beverage is not made with cinnamon. What is Ceylon tea? Ceylon tea is made from the same plant as regular black and green tea, which is Camellia sinensis. The difference is that it is grown in the country of Sri Lanka, which until 1972 was called Ceylon. Since […]

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What’s an AMPK Activator? Food To Boost The Antiaging Enzyme

Superfoodly — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:30:37 +0000

[toc]How do you achieve anti-aging? That word has many different definitions. For a skin care product, anti-aging can mean “looking” younger. While the product may reduce superficial signs, like wrinkles and loss of elasticity, no skin care regimen can actually slow the biological aging process of the skin. Even if they look better, the rate at which those cells age will remain the same, no matter what serum you’re slathering on. Yet there might be a way to actually slow […]

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Nobiletin Supplement For Sleep & Circadian Rhythm

Superfoodly — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:34:42 +0000

[toc]When it comes to oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit, you may assume vitamin C is their top health benefit. Perhaps it isn’t. When you think about it, vitamin C is prevalent throughout the plant kingdom. This phytonutrient we’re about to talk about is not. What is nobiletin? Nobiletin is a type of flavonoid found in some citrus fruits. Research suggests it may have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-clotting benefits. These appear related to influencing the circadian cycle. Nobiletin influences hormones and metabolism […]

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What’s Rutin Good For? Varicose, Hemorrhoids & Skin Benefits

Superfoodly — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:00:53 +0000

[toc]Rutin is a yellow flavonoid (plant pigment) found in many foods including capers, olives, buckwheat, and raspberries. Technically the molecule is a combination of quercetin and disaccharide rutinose. The latter is likely a foreign word, though you’ve probably heard of quercetin. Aside from being a powerful antioxidant, research suggest quercetin may offer benefits for inflammation of the joints, allergies, asthma, cancer, high blood pressure, and other diseases/conditions. For details, check out our piece on quercetin foods. Even though it contains […]

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5 Longan Fruit Health Benefits and 2 Big Drawbacks

Superfoodly — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:57:23 +0000

[toc]That’s the English name. They call it “long yan rou” in China, which translates as dragon’s eye meat. There, it has been used as part of their herbal medicinal practices for at least several hundred years. According to that tradition, it is believed to: benefit sleep and insomnia reduce anxiety and promote tranquility support the spleen and blood improve the appearance of skin help with rapid heartbeat To be clear, that list is what traditional Eastern medicine purports. Those are […]

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What Is Camu Camu Powder? Vitamin C and 15 Other Benefits

Superfoodly — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:00:42 +0000

[toc]Did you know that today, just about all vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is made in China? The worst part is that a given supplement can legally say “made in the USA” even if it contains Chinese-made vitamin C. That’s because the supplement only has to be assembled in the US to get that designation. It doesn’t matter where the ingredients come from and the manufacturer is not required to tell you. (1) Since vitamin C is destroyed during pasteurization, it […]

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Hypocretin Supplements & How To Increase Orexin Naturally

Superfoodly — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:00:14 +0000

[toc]Unless you suffer from narcolepsy, there’s a good chance the words in the title are foreign to you. But regardless of whether or not you have that disease, this neuropeptide is vitally important to your health. It regulates your wakefulness, sexual arousal, and even influences your appetite. This holds true for both humans and animals. In your brain, there are only 30,000 to 70,000 neurons which make orexin (1). That may sound like a lot, but there are an estimated […]

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