Cranberry

Cranberry 

Researchers have found that compounds in cranberry may not only help prevent urinary tract infections (more on that later), but could also be an alternative to antibiotics for other infections such as tooth decay, gastroenteritis and kidney infections.

By growing the digestive tract bacteria, E. coli, in various concentrations of cranberry juice or its tannin compounds known as proanthocyanidins, Dr Camesano of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts in the US, and her team, observed an increasing effect on the bacteria with higher concentrations, which suggests that whole or undiluted cranberry products could have the greatest benefits.

By changing the shape of bacteria from rods to spheres, altering their cell membranes, and making it difficult for the bacteria to make contact with cells, E. coli was prevented by cranberry from adhering to cells, which is an initial step in all infections.
In previous research conducted by the team, it was discovered that cranberry (Click to read on........
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Macular Degeneration

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According to the results of a recent US survey, the health threat most people are worried about, next to cancer, is losing their sight. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 55, and by the age of 65 it’s estimated that as many as one in four of us in the UK may begin to show signs of having the condition.

AMD gradually destroys a person's sharp, central vision, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks such as reading or driving. But the good news is that it's a disease that can be prevented, and you can start by getting adequate omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.

One recent study found that eating mackerel, salmon, or other fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids is an important way to reduce your risk of developing AMD. Researchers at the University of Sydney studied 2,900 people for five years and found that those who ate at least one serving per week of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids could cut their risk of developing AMD by as much as 40 percent.
Upping your fish intake to twice a week could help you reduce your risk by another 45 percent, according to research conducted at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

It's important to balance your intake of omega-3 fatty acids with omega-6 fatty acids: Consuming too much omega-6 fatty acids will diminish the effectiveness of omega-3s.

The Massachusetts-led study also found that smoking raises the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
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