Ongoing research on the effects of whole foods that are rich in specific antioxidants and other bio-active complexes has been turning out some impressive results. New research is being published this week on the effect of whole-food derived quercetin, selenium, catechins and curcumin. The abstract can be found here.

"Health benefits of the functional food - cereal selenized onion biscuits with bioactive complex such as selenium in organic form, quercetin (onion), curcumin (curcuma) and catechins (green tea) were evaluated. Methods: In a group of randomly selected 50 apparently healthy men, aged 30-50 years, the levels of total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), homocysteine (HCy) and its nutritional determinants (methionine, vitamin B12, folic acid, cysteine, vitamin B6) and asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) were measured and the LDL cholesterol and atherogenic index was calculated before and after a 2-month consumption period and after a 2-month wash-out period."

The results showed a significant reduction of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, atherogenic index, HCy and ADMA was found.  They concluded that the improved lipid profile and the other reduced values document a beneficial effect of the foods and show a clear role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Just goes to show - eating healthy whole foods is good for you! Remarkable!

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At Innate Response, we pride ourselves first and foremost, on our products. We work with local farms and we start our process with quality fruits, vegetables and herbs. And we utilize our amazing low temperature dryer to maintain the integrity of the nutrients. Our finished product delivers a whole food-based source of nutrition for you and your patients.

Making our Foodstate Folate starts with whole broccoli.

Its hard to quantify the vast benefits of utilizing whole food-based nutrition

Check out this great blog post by Chris Kresser. He gets down into the nitty-gritty scientific details on the difference between Folic Acid and Folate.

"Despite the risks associated with high levels of folic acid intake, it is well established that adequate folate intake from the consumption of folate-rich foods is essential for health. Folate aids the complete development of red blood cells, reduces levels of homocysteine in the blood, and supports nervous system function. It is well known for its role in preventing neural tube defects in newborns, so women of childbearing age must be sure to have an adequate intake prior to and during pregnancy.

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