Major Classes of Phytonutrients

Phytonutrient #1

• Nutrient in Blueberries Lowers Cholesterol Like Prescription Drugs!
• Pterostilbene is a remarkable phytonutrient that is making big news.
• It’s a powerful antioxidant found in blueberries. Scientists are buzzing about its amazing cancer-fighting and cholesterol-lowering ability.
• Researchers tried to see if Pterostilbene could lower cholesterol. They tested it against ciprofibrate, a cholesterol-lowering drug. The study explored how each ingredient helped cells metabolize cholesterol.
• The results showed that Pterostilbene was just as effective as prescription drugs in reducing cholesterol!
• Need to reduce your cholesterol? Just enjoy some blueberries. How’s that for a delicious bonus from your dessert?

Phytonutrient #2

• Cut Your Arthritis Risk IN HALF
• Certain types of fruits and vegetables are rich in a powerful, yet little-known nutrient called beta-cryptoxanthin.
• This phytonutrient was shown in a medical study of 25,000 people to cut the risk of inflammatory arthritis in half.
• A large health study following the diets of Americans between ages 45 and 74 found that those who ate produce high in beta-cryptoxanthin had a 50% lower risk of arthritis.
• Imagine — you might not need drugs for joint pain because you won’t have the pain in the first place!

Phytonutrient #3

• 4,000 of these Miracle Healers!
• Scientists have already discovered more than 4,000 different flavonoids so far. Fruits and vegetables are by far the best source of these little-known wonders.
• These targeted healers can help heal multiple problems at the same time—without side effects.
• Many of these remarkable nutrients in functional foods haven’t even been isolated yet. For example, you’re familiar with beta-carotene.
• It’s the most well known of the carotenoid family of nutrients. Others include lutein, lycopene, and beta-cryptoxanthin to name a few. Each of these has miraculous healing powers.

Phytonutrient #4

• Aggressive Cancer HALTED
• One type of phytonutrient found in vegetables has been documented to reduce cancer 44% in a study by Harvard University.
• These amazingly powerful nutrients are called glucosinolates.
• It turns out that the real cancer-fighting agent is created when the vegetables are chewed and digested.
• Then the glucosinolates turn into a far more potent cancer fighter called isothiocyanates.
• In the study, isothiocyanates stopped even the most aggressive form of bladder cancer.
• So you see, foods can have quite different reactions in the body. Just isolating and extracting the nutrients in foods doesn’t always work.
• So you see, foods can have quite different reactions in the body. Just isolating and extracting the nutrients in foods doesn’t always work.
• This is further evidence why functional foods should be your first choice for healing. A supplement might only contain glucosinolates, which may not digest into the cancer-fighting forms without the other components in the real food.

Phytonutrient #5

• Lower Blood Pressure in 2 Weeks — With Candy!
• A 2005 medical study found that chocolate can significantly reduce blood pressure in just two weeks
• Italian researchers gave healthy people various types of chocolate. They discovered one type had a greater ability to reduce blood sugar and lower blood pressure.
• This type of chocolate contains a full range of beneficial phytonutrients. These include antioxidants, flavonoids, phenols, epicatechin, and essential minerals.
• These nutrients make chocolate not only tasty, but also beneficial for your heart.
• Can you imagine a better way to reduce your blood pressure?
• But make sure you use the right type of chocolate. Typical chocolate in the average candy bar won’t do the job.

Phytonutrient #6

• The antioxidant enzyme called superoxide dismutase is a relatively new discovery. Called SOD for short, this antioxidant scavenges your body to eliminate free radicals before they can cause aging, heart disease or cancer.
• One of the best ways to get plenty of superoxide dismutase is also a delicious treat: It’s maple syrup! Another is from Amalaki (Zrii).
• If you’re choosing between real maple syrup and the typical high-fructose table syrups, consider this: Choose pure maple syrup and get a priceless boost of cancer-fighting, youth-preserving SOD free. Or get your SOD from Zrii.

Phytonutrient #7

• The snack that zaps cholesterol, prevents enlarged prostates,balances blood sugars
• It might seem illogical that you could reduce your cholesterol by eating, but it’s true.
• Researchers discovered that pistachio nuts and sunflower seeds contain unique phytosterols that can block cholesterol from being absorbed into your bloodstream.
• These phytosterols could also help prevent cancer and heart disease, treat enlarged prostate, and control blood sugar in diabetics.

Phytonutrient #8

• The Amazing Heart Protector
• Medical researchers have been puzzled about the French. How can they eat one of the fattiest, most cholesterol-ridden diets in the world, yet have one of the lowest rates of heart disease?
• They found the answer in red wine. Wine contains a potent antioxidant called resveratrol.
• Resveratrol is the subject of exciting new breakthroughs in longevity research.
• Scientists have found they can make lab animals live up to six times longer by feeding them this miraculous nutrient.

Phytonutrient #9

• Block Cancer With Mustard?
• We take mustard for granted, but this often-ignored spice contains special polysaccharides that can help prevent cancer.
• Canadian researchers have shown it to be effective in preventing colon cancer, the third-most common type.
• Researchers showed mustard actually blocked the cellular changes that trigger cancer. Lab animals had a 60% decrease in precancerous lesions that lead to cancer.
• The best type: Use mustard seed itself. The white seeds are best. Mustard greens are also an excellent choice.

Phytonutrients #10 and #11

• Macular Degeneration risk cut 60%!
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two phytonutrients shown to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts.
• A study by Harvard University showed that these nutrients act like natural sunglasses to protect the macula in the eye from sun exposure.
• People who consumed the most lutein and zeaxanthin had a 60% reduced risk of AMD.

Phytonutrients #12 and #13

• The Amazing Anti-Inflammatory Fruit
• Strawberries are so packed with anti-inflammatory phytonutrients that I liken them to a "drug" for their powerful effects. 
• They are so rich in phenols, in particular, miracle phytonutrients called anthocyanins and ellagitannins.
• These are powerful antioxidants that prevent the oxidative damage that can cause cancer, heart disease, and other diseases of aging.
• The unique phenols prevent the clogging of the arteries that causes heart attacks and strokes.
• Unlike drugs, strawberries have no dangerous side effects.
• Even better — they taste great!

Phytonutrient #14

• REVERSE Age-Related Degeneration of the Brain!
• Extensive research has shown that berries have powerful effects to delay and even help reverse the aging process of the brain.
• It is believed that the nutrients in berries can prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s.
• Some of the key phytonutrients in berries are called anthocyanins.
• These are remarkable brain-boosting chemicals that can help you preserve your memory and clear up an occasional case of “brain fog.”

Phytonutrient #15

• The Indian Secret for Relieving Joint Pain
• Chances are good that you have a powerful pain blocker in your spice cabinet right now. Its active ingredient is curcumin.
• A remarkable finding at Cornell University shows that curcumin blocks the COX-2 enzyme that plays a role in causing pain.
• The new high-priced pain-relieving prescription drugs do the same thing, but the drugs can have risky side effects.
• Natural physicians prescribe this spice to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
• Imagine if you could substantially relieve your pain just by adding a delicious spice to your cooking! Or get it from Amalaki (Zrii)