Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka 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 additionally packed with nutritional value and have the endorsement of Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka as additions to the Sitka treatment plan! Spinal nutrition is key to many of our chiropractic patients while a general nutrition tip like “Eat some strawberries!” furthers our goal to be as healthy as possible.
COGNITIVE BENEFIT
In a large study of 49,493 women and 27,842 men, researchers discovered that the higher intake of total flavonoids was associated with lesser risk of subjective cognitive decline. Flavonoid rich foods consist of strawberries as well as oranges, citrus fruits and juices, apples, pears, celery, peppers, and bananas. (1) The chemical make-up of one particular strawberry type, Romina, was found beneficial in reducing and delaying the creation of certain factors that are linked to Alzheimer’s. (2) As we age, we all desire 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 resulting 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 Sitka 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 Sitka chiropractic patients. We certainly want to keep ahead of these issues if at all possible. A new study reported that consuming 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 come with age, so we want to be wise as we age and maintain our bodies as naturally as possible, a goal of Sitka chiropractic care.
TEETH WHITENING
Aging even impacts our teeth! Our aging (discolored/weakened) teeth reveal our habits: smoking, drinking tea and coffee, taking antibiotics, and even applying commercially accessible whiteners that have hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide (too much). A new study reported research support for natural, milder, safer teeth-whiteners like strawberries, lemons, oranges, and other fruits. (5) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is confident that our chiropractic patients would enjoy these teeth whiteners!
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Schedule your Sitka chiropractic appointment now. Bring a few strawberries! We will enjoy a few together! Or just bring yourself and any other healthy nutrition tip you use that benefits you. See you soon!
