Published February 25, 2011

Popular heart nutrient also stops cataracts

Cataracts are a major cause of vision loss. But you don’t have to lose your vision or undergo surgery to remove cataracts. A new study suggests that one of my favorite heart nutrients can protect you.

Researchers conducted a lab study on human lens epithelial cells. They exposed the cells to white light, which is known to induce cell stress and apoptosis (death). Scientists found that preincubation of these cells with CoQ10 significantly reduced this damage. It also attenuated biochemical damage to the cells.

The scientists said cataracts are “one of the most prevalent eye diseases and a major cause of legal blindness in the world.” For something so serious, these results are promising.

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Published February 24, 2011

The real cause of Celiac disease — and how to cure it

Everything has a cause. Unfortunately, that cause often eludes even the best doctors. Such is the case with celiac disease.

Most people will tell you that this disease occurs when your immune system overreacts to the protein gluten. This overreaction can result in all kinds of bowel symptoms. These can include diarrhea, constipation, cramps, and indigestion. But it also can cause autoimmune thyroid disease, rashes, seizures, neuropathy, and depression.

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Published February 23, 2011

Newest resveratrol discovery — it boosts your brain’s energy

I know I tell you about resveratrol a lot. But there’s good reason for it. This super nutrient is likely a life extender, cancer preventer, weight-loss inducer, circulation protector, and more. Now we find that it encourages better circulation and oxygen extraction within the brain.

A new study says single doses of resveratrol enhance blood flow to the brain during task performances. This was a randomized double-blind placebo controlled crossover study on 22 healthy adults. This is considered the very best kind of medical study.

What’s remarkable is that the researchers actually determined oxygen uptake. This is easy to do. Fully oxygenated blood (arterial) is bright red. That’s due to oxyhemoglobin. But, when your tissues extract oxygen from the hemoglobin, and burn it, the returning blood is darker. Why?

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