Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc Shares Benefits of Strawberries for Bone, Teeth, Cognition and Cardiometabolism
Who knew strawberries were so beneficial? So many of us eat them just to enjoy their flavor! Strawberries are additionally packed with nutritional value and have the endorsement of Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc as additions to the Fort Wayne treatment plan! Spinal nutrition is central to many of our chiropractic patients while a common nutrition tip like “Eat some strawberries!” furthers our aim to be as healthy as possible.
COGNITIVE BENEFIT
In a large study of 49,493 women and 27,842 men, researchers discovered that a higher consumption of total flavonoids was associated with lower odds 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 variety, Romina, was found beneficial in reducing and delaying the production of certain factors that are related to Alzheimer’s. (2) As we age, we all desire to keep our cognition as sharp as possible.
BONE FORMATION
Postmenopausal women also desire keeping their bones as strong as possible! Postmenopausal issues for women include bone remodeling and resorption that are faster than bone formation which results in reduced bone mineral density and associated high blood pressure as well as a greater risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Consuming freeze-dried strawberry powder raised 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 Fort Wayne female chiropractic patients so they can keep ahead of these problems.
CARDIOMETABOLIC BENEFITS
Cardiometabolic issues – cardiovascular/renal/liver issues, diabetes, etc. - can potentially impact all our Fort Wayne chiropractic patients. We certainly want to keep ahead of these issues if at all possible. A recent 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 conditions often come with age, so we want to be sensible as we age and maintain our bodies as naturally as possible, a goal of Fort Wayne chiropractic care.
TEETH WHITENING
Aging even affects our teeth! Our aging (discolored/weakened) teeth reveal our habits: 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 reported research support for natural, milder, safer teeth-whiteners like strawberries, lemons, oranges, and other fruits. (5) Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc is confident that our chiropractic patients would like these teeth whiteners!
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Schedule your Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment today. Bring some 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!
