Quercetin: One of Your Strongest Natural Defenses Against Heart Disease Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death by disease, and one of the most powerful natural compounds for protecting the heart is quercetin. Quercetin is a flavonoid—a type of antioxidant polyphenol—found naturally in fruits and vegetables. A growing body of research confirms that quercetin plays a significant role in preventing cardiovascular disease and supporting overall metabolic and immune health. Large population studies consistently show that diets high in quercetin are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Beyond population data, mechanistic and clinical research reveals how quercetin works at the cellular and vascular level. Eight Ways Quercetin Protects the Cardiovascular System 1. Improves Cholesterol Balance Human studies show that quercetin supplementation: Lowers total cholesterol Lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol Raises HDL (“good”) chol…

Most people aren’t. Most Americans get about 15 grams of fiber daily. In 2002, the US government recommended that the average adult get between 21 and 38 grams each day. These recommendations were based on several large studies that found people who consumed 14 grams of fiber for each 1,000 calories had significantly lower rates of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Many nutritional experts believe 35-45 grams would be even better. What is fiber? It’s the indigestible portion of plant foods. Most people think of fiber as bulk that helps move the bowels, but there’s much more to know about fiber. There are two kinds of fiber—soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber becomes gelatinous in the intestines. It’s soothing to intestinal walls and helps make bowel movements easier. Studies show it also decreases cholesterol. Insoluble fiber acts like an intestinal broom. Both kinds ease elimination by increasing fecal bulk and making stools softer. Both kinds of fiber absorb and remove toxins,…

Researched extensively since the 1990s, more than 120 clinical trials and thousands of research papers have focused on curcumin’s remarkable health benefits. What is curcumin?  Curcumin is the principal active ingredient of turmeric, the spice that gives Indian curries their golden color. In India, turmeric is revered as “holy powder,” and it has played a major role in traditional Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine for centuries. Curcumin is now being studied in search of possible remedies for some of the major epidemics of our time. Curcumin beneficially affects the expression of more than 700 genes and influences numerous biochemical pathways at the same time. Its unique and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects make it extraordinarily beneficial for every system in the body.  Arthritis and any other "itis."  If you've got any of the "itis" diseases, your symptoms are caused by chronic inflammation. Studies have shown that curc…