Ashwagandha, an exotic Indian herb, has remarkable stress-relieving properties comparable to those of powerful drugs used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition to its excellent protective effects on the nervous system, ashwagandha may be a promising alternative treatment for a variety of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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Boswellia, An Effective Pain Relief
Low-level inflammation is an underlying factor for six of the ten leading causes of death. Studies have shown that Boswellia extract significantly improved arthritis patients’ pain and function in just seven days while suppressing causative agents involved in chronic inflammation.
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Detoxifying Effects of Lycopene
A recent review reveals that lycopene shields against environmental and food toxins. Individuals with the highest lycopene concentrations have a 37% lower mortality risk.
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Boron Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk
Compelling evidence indicates that the trace mineral boron plays an important role in protecting men against deadly prostate cancer by selectively killing prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Adequate boron levels are associated with a 64% reduced risk of prostate cancer as well as a reduction in PSA levels.
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Immune-Boosting Effects of Melatonin
Melatonin has long been thought of as the “sleep hormone.” It regulates circadian rhythms, the body’s internal biological clock, which can improve sleep patterns. That’s important for optimal health. Inadequate sleep has a well-documented negative impact on immune health, increasing susceptibility to infectious diseases and cancer. But melatonin does much more.