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Apples are high in antioxidant micronutrient compounds called Polyphenols.
Polyphenols are prebiotic which means they balance the bacteria in the digestive tract. They also reduce glucose absorption in the gut so they help prevent and reduce the progression of diseases like diabetes. The old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a great deal more accurate than many people realize! You may have heard of Vitamin C supplements that are made with Rose Hips, but did you know that Rose Hips can also help balance both glucose and insulin levels in the blood? By doing this, Rose Hips may potentially help people with diabetes avoid sudden, major swings in blood sugar levels.
Menthol can be found in mint plants like wild mint (Mentha arvensis), peppermint or corn mint, European Pennyroyal, Sunflowers, Spearmint, and many other plants to varying degrees. Menthol can also be made synthetically.
Turmeric may be able to help prevent, and treat, Alzheimer's Disease. Small studies have shown some promising results, but they are too small to count as undeniable evidence. More, and larger, studies are needed.
You can read more about it here: https://cen.acs.org/articles/90/i31/Tumeric-Derived-Compound-Curcumin-Treat.html https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(08)70169-8/fulltext https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/is-turmeric-effective-only-when-combined-with-black-pepper/turmeric_black_pepper/ https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/curcumin |
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