Eat your greens or supplements containing natural vegetable extracts if you want to protect yourself against respiratory conditions
Added 24.03.2009
Throughout generations, our ancestors were spot on when they preached "eat your greens!" A new study published this month in the journal of Clinical Immunology, has found that broccoli can protect you against respiratory disorders such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What makes broccoli so healthy?
Broccoli, like other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower and kale, contains high quantities of a super substance called sulphoraphane. Previous studies have already told us that this compound has potent anti-microbial, anti-cancer and glucose-lowering properties. Today, scientists have discovered that sulphoraphane can help ward off common respiratory disorders caused by inflammation. With more than 30 million Europeans suffering from asthma and another 44 million suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), this new study is no doubt highly interesting.Sulphoraphane blocks the damaging effects of free radicals
Air pollution, pollen, dust and tobacco smoke contain free radicals, which are responsible for many chronic illnesses including inflammation that leads to respiratory conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis and COPD. But luckily sulphoraphane activates and increases the number of antioxidant enzymes associated with protecting the respiratory system such as glutathione-s-transferase P1 (GSTP1) and NADPH quinine oxidoreductase (NQO1). Together, these antioxidant enzymes fight to neutralise free radicals.Scientists discovered that 200 grams of broccoli resulted in a remarkable increase in the number of antioxidant enzymes: GSTP1 was increased by 101% and NQO1 was increased by 199%.
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If you don't like broccoli or don't eat it that often, Doctor's Natural Phyto-Synergy can provide you with your daily dose of broccoli plus other potent antioxidants that will not only protect your respiratory system but help to strengthen your immune system as well.
Dr. Bo Nielsen's comments:
There is no doubt that the most effective and side effect-free treatment is to eat a healthy diet AND take supplements that contain certain plant substances like sulphoraphanes (from broccoli) and polyphenols (like grape seed extract). However, in order to achieve the benefits of these side effect-free and effective nutrients you must INDIVIDUALISE your dosage. In other words, we are all different and some people may need 4 times the normal dosage to get maximum effect. Call an experienced Health Professional and ask for advice.
