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Osteoporosis: Soft Plums Harden Bone Many of us think that eating a diet that gives us adequate amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D will help prevent us from developing osteoporosis. This is not necessarily so and recent research has shown that polyphenol compounds derived from plant foods such as plums play an important role in maintaining bone strength. Cycling Performance Boosted by Spices 85% of competitive cyclists who took a spice-based food supplement experienced substantial improvements in their performance, recovery, exercise related pain, cramps, inflammation and general health. Macular Degeneration: Don't Be Blind To Antioxidants New clinical trials show conclusively that dietary antioxidants help to stop the progression of macular degeneration. Throughput Nutrition: Phytonutrient Imperative That Counters Degenerative Diseases Throughput nutrition is a new concept that...... Spices - 10 Reasons Why They Are Vital For Good Health Contemporary research confirms ancient knowledge that spices have a wide range of valuable health benefits. Here is a summary of 10 of the most important medicinal properties of spices. Male Infertility: Antioxidants Spice Up Sluggish Sperm The incidence of male infertility has increased dramatically over the past century because of environmental factors such as synthetic estrogens, pesticides, heavy metals and other pollutants. These agents inflict oxidative damage on the highly susceptible developing sperm. The good news is that the use of supplementary dietary antioxidants to treat oxidative stress-induced male infertility is yielding very good results. Lethal Meals: Postprandial Dysmetabolism and Your Heart A newly described pathological process called postprandial dysmetabolism tells us that we need to cut down on fatty, sugary foods and that we take antioxidant rich foods or supplements during meals. Protective Phytonutrients - The Top 10 Research has shown that plant compounds other than vitamins and minerals are effective in helping to prevent heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. This article lists the top 10 most researched phytonutrients and outlines the reasons why they are so important for out health. Muscular Dystrophy - Treatment with Antioxidants Recent research has shown that antioxidants can play an important role in the treatment of muscular dystrophy. Gallstones: Spices Lower The Risk New research shows that compounds found in two well know spices, turmeric and chilies can substantially reduce the risk of developing gallstones. Numerous other spices can also influence the risk factors that predispose certain individuals to gallstones. Spices For Depression: They Really Can Spice Up Your Mood Research has proved that there are several spices such as saffron, chillies, cardamom and sage that have specific anti-depressant and mood elevating properties. There are good reasons why these and other spices are able to counteract the pathological processes underlying some types of depression. Black Pepper: Antioxidant And Cancer Fighting Superspice Black pepper, that most ubiquitous of condiments, has some astounding medicinal properties that can help to fight cancer, boost immunity and enhance the medicinal properties of other foods and spices. Fenugreek Fights Diabetes, Heart Disease And Obesity Fenugreek is a spice that has valuable health benefits. It contains several important phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds that help to prevent diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, obesity and other degenerative conditions. Saffron's Yellow Conquers the Blues Recent clinical trials have shown that the yellow spice, saffron works as well as or even better than commonly used antidepressants such as Prozac. Saffron's traditional use as an antidepressant have been confirmed by scientists working at Tehran's University of Medical Sciences. Erectile Dysfunction: Libido Spiced Up With Antioxidants Free radical damage and oxidative stress are key factors underlying many cases of erectile dysfunction - especially when they are associated with conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Dietary and supplemental antioxidant found in spices can help to counter oxidative stress and alleviate erectile dysfunction. Alzheimer's, RAGE, Plaques And Tangles: How To Avoid Them The rapidly growing incidence of Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases means that we have to take an effective multipronged approach to counteract the various pathologies underlying these conditions. Mustard: Protects Against Air Pollutants And Cancer The common spice, mustard along with other foods of the brassica family are known to contain powerful cancer fighting compounds. Recent research has added another string to their health-promoting bow in showing how they help to protect against respiratory illnesses such as asthma, emphysema and respiratory tract infections. Spices: 10 Reasons Why They Are Vital For Your Health This articles outlines 10 conditions that will benefit from including significant quantities of spices in your diet.