Healthy women who consumed the omega-3, tomato juice combination had lower levels of cardiovascular disease markers compared with women who consumed only the tomato juice, according to results of a small trial.
A recent study from Thomas Jefferson Hospital’s Kimmel Cancer Center found antioxidants may be a powerful new weapon in the fight against mesothelioma.
While eggs are well known to be an excellent source of proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals, researchers at the University of Alberta recently discovered they also contain antioxidant properties, which helps in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
A new study has found that food and dietary supplements rich in folates appeared to reduce colorectal cancer risk, according to a release by the American Gastroenterological Association.
High dietary intake of antioxidants, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of early age-related macular degeneration in patients with the high genetic risk, according to the findings of a prospective, population-based study in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
So-called superfruits like noni or pomegranate juice may provide a lot of antioxidants but may not be much help in preventing cancer, U.S. researchers say.
In the May 20 issue of BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, V0 AniKamatham Naidu explored the "Antioxidant Potential of Bitter Cumin (Centratherum Anthelminticum (l.) Kuntze) Seeds in In Vitro Models."