Lycopene is a naturally occurring chemical that gives fruits and vegetables a red color. It is one of a number of pigments called carotenoids. Lycopene is found in tomatoes, watermelons, red oranges, pink grapefruits, apricots, rosehips, and guavas. In North America, 85% of dietary lycopene comes from tomato products such as ketchup, tomato juice, sauce, or paste. A serving of fresh tomatoes contains between 4 mg and 10 mg of lycopene, while one cup (240 mL) of tomato juice provides about 20 mg.
Sambucus (Elderberry) is a deciduous shrub belonging to the honeysuckle family, and the fruit is rich in a variety of anthocyanins, flavonoids (such as quercetin, rutin) and polyphenols
There are many varieties of elderberry, with Sambucus nigra L. being the most common, including leaves, bark, flowers and berries that can be used for medicinal purposes, among which elderberry fruit is most commonly used as a research target. Note 9
In 400 BC, the famous Greek physician and father of medic
Nattokinase is one of the most active functional components in natto. The most unique is that as a single compound, it has potential effects such as anti-thrombosis, anti-hypertension, anti-coagulation, anti-atherosclerosis, neuroprotection, etc.
Natto has long been used in folk medicine to treat cardiovascular diseases; nattokinase is believed to possess the same properties. While generally considered safe and tolerable, nattokinase may cause side effects and interact with certain medication
Maca is the hottest aphrodisiac health food in recent years, also known as inchi radish, maca, Peruvian veergang or Peruvian ginseng
In addition, maca also has anti-fatigue, antioxidant, neuroprotective, balance hormones, improve sexual function, prevent prostatic hyperplasia, improve pregnancy rate, relieve menopausal discomfort, immune regulation and other effects, but up to now, there is still little relevant literature, and only some effects have been confirmed
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It’s turned up on pharmacy shelves only within the last few decades, but red yeast rice has been prized for its powerful medicinal properties for hundreds of years.
Red Yeast Rice is a traditional fermented product that has been used for centuries to brew rice wine, as a flavor enhancer, food coloring agent, and to promote digestion, blood circulation and metabolism , which can be traced back to the "Gutian Local Chronicles" in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD)
Modern medicine has found that r
Menopause is an important transition period in a woman's life, mostly with the last menstrual period as the cut-off point, and 1 to 2 years before and after, this period is called the menopausal transition, for most women, about 45 to 55 years old.
During this period, due to the violent fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone, it is often accompanied by the following physical and mental symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, loss of libido, insomnia, fati
Milk thistle is an herbal remedy derived from the milk thistle plant, also known as Silybum marianum.
This prickly plant has distinctive purple flowers and white veins, which traditional stories say were caused by a drop of the Virgin Mary’s milk falling onto its leaves.
Milk thistle is a kind of herb belonging to the genus Silybum, also known as milk thistle and milk thistle. Its flowers are reddish purple and have been used as medicinal (seed or fruit parts) for more than 2,000 years. "P
Ginkgo biloba is the oldest seed plant that exists on the earth today, which can survive for more than a thousand years, existed on the earth hundreds of millions of years ago in the time of the dinosaurs, and can survive after drastic environmental changes, which shows its tenacious vitality
When it comes to ginkgo biloba health foods, most of them are ginkgo biloba extract, and in empirical medicine, what is the effect of using ginkgo biloba extract? Are there any side effects or contraindi
Hemorrhoids are the main cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding and have a great impact on quality of life.
The father of medicine: Hippocrates (460-377 BC) mentioned hemorrhoids in the Hippocrates Anthology and proposed medical surgical treatment, the word Hemorrhoids comes from the Greek word "haimorrhoides", which means: "haima" (blood or bleeding) and "rhoos" (flow).
About 50% of adults aged 50 or older have experienced hemorrhoidal symptoms in their lifetime
In empirical medicine
Bilberry is a blueberry-like dark purple/blue-black berry (also known as European blueberry, bilberry, bilberry, bilberry, bilberry, bilberry) produced by bilberry, which is higher in anthocyanins than other types of berries, such as strawberries, elderberries, tart cherries and cranberries, and is a key bioactive substance.
Bilberry is sold primarily as fresh, frozen, and dried whole berries and is also sold as preserves, jams, juices, or food supplements.
In empirical medicine, have the
