The Role of Diet in Achieving System Harmony
They say, “You are what you eat,” and when it comes to system balance, this couldn’t be truer. Our daily dietary choices have a profound impact on our overall health and well-being. If you want to restore equilibrium in your system, it’s time to pay attention to your plate. A balanced diet rich in essential…
Read MoreThe Science of Chronic Inflammation: A Hidden Culprit in System Imbalance
Chronic inflammation is like a silent enemy within our bodies, often unnoticed until it’s too late. It’s a common underlying factor in various health issues affecting millions of Americans. From arthritis to cardiovascular problems and autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammation can wreak havoc on our systems. But what exactly is chronic inflammation, and how can we…
Read MoreFree eBook – A Comprehensive eBook About Luteolin
Luteolin.info aims to be your primary source for information regarding luteolin and its many benefits. With this in mind, we are delighted to give away a free copy of a comprehensive eBook about luteolin! This eBook contains loads of information about luteolin like physiological benefits, topical applications, and other beneficial effects. All you have to…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Way to Get More Luteolin?
There are plenty of ways to increase the amount of luteolin (and other helpful antioxidants) in your system. Here are some easy ways to get more luteolin! Diet comes first in all things, so take that to heart even for antioxidants. The best way for your body to absorb nutrients is through food but some…
Read MoreWhat is Luteolin Used For?
Luteolin is a building block… To put it simply, luteolin is a building block found in citrus fruits that gives them their natural vibrancy and color. These building blocks, known as bioflavonoids (or flavonoids) are widely found in plants. Flavonoids serve many functions in plants, from producing yellow, red, or blue pigmentation to serving as chemical messengers…
Read MoreDisease Prevention by use of Flavonoids
Luteolin is a bioflavonoid found in many of the same foods that contain apigenin, including celery. While luteolin produces effects similar to apigenin, it has its own unique beneficial properties as well. Luteolin As An Anti-inflammatory Like apigenin, luteolin inhibits the effects of epidermal growth factor and tyrosine kinases, and therefore may have potential as an anti-cancer and…
Read MoreLuteolin and Bioflavonoids as Therapeutic Agents
Why are antioxidants necessary in the human diet? Free radicals (also called Reactive Oxygen Species or ROS) are chemically highly reactive molecules that indiscriminately attack human tissue and cause all kinds of problems including aging, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic fatigue, depression, etc. The body regulates these ROS by means of enzyme systems…
Read MoreHealthy Methylation
Enzymatic and genetic activity throughout the body depends on the continuous re-methylation of DNA. The age related breakdown of youthful methylation metabolism predisposes the body to a wide range of degenerative diseases. Maintaining healthy methylation patterns protects against DNA mutations that damage cells and can cause cancer.
Read MoreFibrosarcoma in Mice
When luteolin is supplemented in the diet of these mice, fibrosarcoma rates decline by 40%. The scientists stated that mode of action may be through their influence on the initiation and promotion phases of the carcinogenic process coupled with enhancement of the detoxification process. When a group of plant extracts were evaluated to ascertain if…
Read MoreFlavonoids and Vitamin C
A study assessed the antioxidant potencies of several dietary flavonoids compared with vitamin C. Pretreatment with all flavonoids and vitamin C produced dose-dependent reductions in oxidative DNA damage. When ranked in order of potency, luteolin was two times more effective than vitamin C by the Trolox test and more effective than seven other flavonoids in…
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