Manahawkin Chiropractic Center Shares Benefits of Strawberries for Bone, Teeth, Cognition and Cardiometabolism
Did you know that strawberries are amazingly beneficial? So many of us eat them just to enjoy their flavor! Strawberries are also packed with nutritional benefit and have the endorsement of Manahawkin Chiropractic Center as additions to the Manahawkin treatment plan! Spinal nutrition is key to most of our chiropractic patients while a general nutrition tip like “Eat some strawberries!” advances our goal to be as healthy as possible.
COGNITIVE BENEFIT
In a big study of 49,493 women and 27,842 men, researchers discovered that the higher consumption of total flavonoids was associated with lower odds of subjective cognitive decline. Flavonoid rich foods include strawberries as well as oranges, citrus fruits and juices, apples, pears, celery, peppers, and bananas. (1) The chemical structure of one particular strawberry variety, Romina, was documented to be beneficial in reducing and delaying the creation of certain factors that are linked to Alzheimer’s. (2) As we age, we all want to maintain our cognitive faculties to be as sharp as possible.
BONE FORMATION
Postmenopausal women also want to keep their bone as strong as possible! Postmenopausal issues for women incorporate bone remodeling and resorption that are faster than bone formation which results in less bone mineral density and associated high blood pressure as well as a greater risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Consuming freeze-dried strawberry powder increased insulin-like growth factor-1 (a vital hormone in bone formation) in postmenopausal women with pre/stage-1 hypertension. (3) We present information like this with our Manahawkin female chiropractic patients so they can keep ahead of these problems.
CARDIOMETABOLIC BENEFITS
Cardiometabolic issues – cardiovascular/renal/liver issues, diabetes, etc. - can potentially affect all our Manahawkin chiropractic patients. We certainly want to keep ahead of these issues if at all possible. A recent study presented the finding that eating strawberries for 4 weeks significantly improved antioxidant status, endothelial function, and inflammation (tumor necrosis factor-α) in adults with cardiometabolic risks. (4) These issues often accompany aging, so we want to be wise as we age and take care of our bodies as naturally as possible, a goal of Manahawkin chiropractic care.
TEETH WHITENING
Aging even impacts our teeth! Our aging (discolored/weakened) teeth reveal our activities: smoking, drinking tea and coffee, taking antibiotics, and even applying commercially accessible whiteners that contain hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide (too much). A new study offered research support for natural, milder, safer teeth-whiteners like strawberries, lemons, oranges, and other fruits. (5) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center bets our chiropractic patients would enjoy these teeth whiteners!
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Schedule your Manahawkin chiropractic appointment today. Bring a few strawberries! We’ll enjoy a few together! Or just bring yourself and any other healthy nutrition tip you use that benefits you. See you soon!
