| L-Arginine is a nutraceutical that provides benefits | | | | that could potentially reduce the risk of breast |
| specific to the production of nitric oxide and the | | | | cancer. Ligans are found mainly in flaxseed and |
| improvement of blood flow. The natural | | | | rye. |
| consequences of improved blood flow include less | | | | * Indoles - Indoles may also reduce the risk of |
| stress on the heart which in turn translates into | | | | estrogen related cancers and is found in clumped |
| the possible reversal of the symptoms of heart | | | | vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. |
| disease. L-Arginine, like other nutraceuticals is a | | | | * Lycopene - Lycopene is a carotenoid that can |
| natural compound. Some examples of natural | | | | reduce the risk of a variety of forms of cancer |
| compounds are vitamins, minerals, omegas, and | | | | including cancer of the lung, bladder, prostate, |
| herbal extracts. These natural compounds can | | | | cervix and skin. Lycopene is found in red colored |
| prevent and even cause the reversal of the | | | | fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and |
| progression of some diseases. Nutraceuticals | | | | watermelon. |
| contain health values that go beyond the actual | | | | * Beta-Carotene - This is a nutraceutical that is |
| nutrients that they contain. This is another way of | | | | more familiar to people as a cancer fighter and |
| saying that nutraceuticals contain nutrients that | | | | antioxidant. Beta-carotene is found in carrots, |
| not only serve their function in providing us with | | | | sweet potatoes, and leafy green vegetables. |
| sustenance but also serve the function of | | | | * Lutein - Lutein also reduces the risk of cancer |
| preventing possible future health problems. | | | | but add the benefit of reducing macular |
| Nutraceuticals also provide financial benefits as | | | | degeneration (loss of eye sight) and |
| they are typically much less expensive than | | | | atherosclerosis as well. The best sources for |
| generic prescription drugs and are easier to get | | | | Lutein are leafy green vegetables. |
| as, in most cases, they do not require a | | | | * Allyl sulfides - These nutraceuticals help to |
| prescription (there are some nutraceuticals that | | | | eliminate toxic compounds that are found in the |
| require high doses to be effective, so high that it | | | | body. Common foods that contain Allyl sulfides |
| is illegal for companies to provide them without a | | | | are onions, leeks, and scallions. |
| prescription). | | | | * Dithiolthiones - Dithiolthiones work with |
| However, L-Arginine is not the only nutraceutical | | | | isothiocyanates to detoxify the body by |
| out there. There are many different | | | | increasing the activity of beneficial enzymes. |
| nutraceuticals, most of which you may have | | | | Dithiolthiones and isothiocyanates can be found in |
| heard of before and never realized that they | | | | broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. |
| were in fact called nutraceuticals. Other | | | | * Quercetin - This is an antioxidant that has |
| nutraceuticals that have been shown to reduce | | | | anti-inflamatory and anti-histamine properties. |
| the risk of a variety of diseases include: | | | | There is evidence that is can prevent prostate |
| * Isoflavones - These are found mainly in soy | | | | and other forms of cancer. Quercetin is found in |
| foods and may reduce the risk of some forms of | | | | red apples and red onions. |
| cancer. | | | | * Vitamin D - Vitamin D has the ability to ward |
| * Flavonoids - Flavonoids are antioxidants that can | | | | off a wide range of diseases. Vitamin D is found |
| also protect the body from many types of | | | | in a variety of foods including milk. It is also made |
| cancer. Flavonoids are present in hundreds of | | | | by our bodies when we are exposed to sunlight. |
| different compounds. Flavonoids are found very | | | | Vitamin D supplementation is often necessary as |
| commonly in fruits and vegetables but are most | | | | it is difficult to obtain sufficient vitamin D levels |
| abundant in tomatoes, kale, and onions. | | | | from diet and sunlight absorption alone. |
| * Ligans - Ligans have anti-estrogen properties | | | | |