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New York Sept 13 Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid supplements improve the response of the sympathetic nervous system during exercise in patients who have had a heart attack
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Photo Nina Shannon Istock
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of a cure for scurvy Man learned that illness is not always caused by the attack of some infection or bacteria It is sometimes caused by a deficiency in diet That Complex B Family The first clues to the existence of the B vitamins came in the fight against the dreaded disease beriberi which attacks the nerves and heart Beriberi also affects the digestive system
papaya
Health Benefits Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes vitamin C and flavonoids the B vitamins folate and pantothenic acid and the minerals potassium and magnesium and fiber Together these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer In addition papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain which is used like bromelain a similar enzyme found in pineapple to treat sports injuries other causes of trauma and allergies Protection Against Heart Disease Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin E and vitamin A through their concentration of pro vitamin A carotenoid phytonutrients three very powerful antioxidants These nutrients help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol Only when cholesterol becomes oxidized is it able to stick to and build up in blood vessel walls forming dangerous plaques that can eventually cause heart attacks or strokes One way in which dietary vitamin E and vitamin C may exert this effect is through their suggested association with a compound called paraoxonase an enzyme that inhibits LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol oxidation Papayas are also a good source of fiber which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels The folic acid found in papayas is needed for the conversion of a substance called homocysteine into benign amino acids such as cysteine or methionine If unconverted homocysteine can directly damage blood vessel walls and if levels get too high is considered a significant risk factor for a heart attack or stroke Promotes Digestive Health The nutrients in papaya have also been shown to be helpful in the prevention of colon cancer Papaya s fiber is able to bind to cancer causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon cells In additio
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The Vitamin C Foundation The 10 000 lost papers and studies about ascorbic acid vitamin C are being compiled by the non profit VITAMIN C FOUNDATION
Cherries and Gooseberries
a Cherries red pigment is called anthocyanins this pigment has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation b Cherry Anthocyanins are also a powerful antioxidant c Cherries help stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and of the urine and are effective cleansers of the liver and kidneys d Eating large quantities of cherries from one half pound and up daily has been found to bring relief to patients with gout a disease that is characterized by an excess of uric acid in the blood and attacks of arthritis e Cherry also contain a high level of melatonin is a substance that is important in the immune system function Study shown that people who experience heart attack have low melatonin levels f May help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content g Cherries is also helpful in the following cases Anemia Colds runny nose Obesity Cramps
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Aspirin Depletes folic acid vitamin C iron 75 7 of HOPE study patients took aspirin
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