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Spring onions contain high concentrations of cysteine, a sulphur-containing amino acid also found in garlic, leeks, and chives. Cysteine is a precursor of glutathione, a potent detoxification compound made in our body, which helps clear toxic insults from everyday life, including air pollutant, heavy metals, and painkillers. Our age-related decline of glutathione production can be… Read More“
Aubergines (eggplant) are one of the most widely consumed vegetables in the world and can be eaten raw, stewed, grilled, or pickled. They provide fiber, vitamins, and bioactive compounds including glycoalkaloids, which play an important role in immunity and have been shown to induce apoptosis (death) of multiple cancer cell lines, including leukemia, liver, gastric,… Read More“
The alkaloid responsible for the spicy flavor of hot peppers is capsaicin. This pungent compound has been reported to increase energy expenditure (through the epigentic action on the UCP3 gene) and to induce fat oxidation – two desirable mechanisms in weight loss. Capsaicin may also decrease the risk of various cancer types, including glioma, colorectal,… Read More“
Mushrooms are the richest source of ergothioneine, a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, DNA-protective, and free-radical scavenging actions. Consuming 100 grams of white button mushrooms daily for 16 weeks has been shown to double erogthioneine concentration in the blood, helping to mitigate the risks of metabolic syndrome and obesity. Interestingly, ergothioneine levels do not decrease when… Read More“
