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Drink Wine and Maintain a Healthy Heart

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Is drinking alcohol good or bad for your long term health? At first the question might seem quite easy; health institutions, the government, schools and the media often launch public campaigns geared toward reducing excessive alcohol consumption. But while overindulging in alcohol consumption can definitely lead to disastrous consequences, scientists have come to appreciate that moderate alcohol intake can actually promote a healthy heart. So as it turns out, a glass of organic sulfite free wine can do much more than simply help us to have a good time if it is consumed in moderation.
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Grape Seed Extract and the Fight Against Bowel Cancer

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New breakthroughs in bowel (colorectal) cancer research show that grape seed extracts increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy treatment. These reports are encouraging for both patients and doctors as they combat one of the most common and one of the most lethal cancers in the world. Continue reading Grape Seed Extract and the Fight Against Bowel Cancer

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How Grape Seed Extract Helps to Regulate Zinc Activity

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As an essential mineral, zinc has been described by doctors K. M. Hambidge and N.F. Krebs as being of “exceptional biological and public health importance.” Biochemical studies have shown that there are several hundred enzymes in the human body which have a zinc atom in the reactive center. Zinc has been linked to increased immune response, reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases and countless others health benefits. The prostate gland contains a high concentration of zinc and the mineral is significantly involved in the reproductive process — particularly the transport of sex hormones in both genders. Continue reading How Grape Seed Extract Helps to Regulate Zinc Activity