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  1. American Heart Association reports protective effect for greater vit D intake against the risk of ischemic stroke . 7:53 AM May 25th via web
  2. Apigenin, a bioflavonoid that occurs in celery helps reduce the growth of tumors fueled by a synthetic progesterone progestin. 10:03 AM May 22nd via web
  3. Becoming 'heart attack proof' requires proper diet, exercise and knowing your medical numbers!!! 8:56 AM May 9th via web
  4. Garlic compound 100 times more effective than antibiotics at fighting food borne illness 6:12 AM May 4th via web
  5. Blueberries and strawberries do work against cognitive decline in older women. Berries are high in compounds known as flavonoids! 6:43 PM Apr 27th via web
  6. It raises good cholesterol, lowers bad cholesterol and contributes to weight loss. So what is this miracle substance? An apple. 9:15 AM Apr 13th via web
  7. How in the world did that Ben and Jerry's Truck get on my Twitter page????I have been twitter hacked!!!! 5:56 AM Apr 12th via web
  8. Typical American diet of salty, sugary and fatty foods may be responsible for depressive disorders afflicting an estimated 9 percent . 5:56 AM Apr 12th via web
  9. Piceatannol prevents the formation of mature fat cells by blocking pathways for their growth. Piceatannol is an analog of resveratrol. 6:57 AM Apr 10th via web
  10. Please consider blood tests to measure leptin, a hormone that goes up with increased body fat.. in case you don't know that you are fat! 10:27 AM Apr 6th via web
  11. Revealed!!! a protective effect for gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid against the growth of one type of pancreatic cancer. 8:31 AM Apr 6th via web
  12. Eating prunes positively affects osteoporosis. One study demonstrated that prunes prevented osteoporosis in menopausal rats. 6:44 AM Apr 5th via web
  13. Researchers say oranges may help reduce stroke risk. Yum Yum!!!! 6:39 AM Apr 4th via web
  14. A compound known as chlorogenic acid in green coffee beans that has been found to have effects that include weight loss! Bring on the GREEN! 11:18 AM Mar 28th via web
  15. Men who drink a sugar-sweetened beverage a day have a 20 percent higher risk of heart disease. 6:19 AM Mar 16th via web
  16. Among those who received the higher dose of Co-Q-10, interleukin-6 levels decreased by 14 percent and malondialdehyde levels were lower . 6:18 AM Mar 16th via web
  17. Plasma levels of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with a lower risk of cataract...again in the news! 2:12 PM Mar 13th via web
  18. Link between deficient Vit D and a greater risk of dying also associated with an increased risk of premature mortality. 8:09 AM Mar 9th via web
  19. Taurine, high amounts in dark poultry meat ( love that Thanksgiving dark meat!) protective in heart disease, high cholesterol levels & HBP 7:53 AM Mar 6th via web
  20. Researchers using genetic mouse models discovered that brain mitochondria are dysfunctional early in the disease. Please take Beta Glucan! 8:01 AM Mar 5th via web
  • Name Helen Pensanti M.D.
  • Location Newport Beach, California
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  • Bio Radio and Television Personality for over 25 years
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