Vancouver Disc Centers 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 nutrition and have the approval of Vancouver Disc Centers as additions to the Vancouver treatment plan! Spinal nutrition is central to most of our chiropractic patients while a general nutrition tip like “Eat some strawberries!” advances 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 a higher intake of total flavonoids was linked to lesser risk of subjective cognitive decline. Flavonoid rich foods include strawberries in addition to oranges, citrus fruits and juices, apples, pears, celery, peppers, and bananas. (1) The chemical structure of one particular strawberry type, Romina, was documented to be beneficial in reducing and delaying the creation of certain factors that are linked to Alzheimer’s. (2) As we age, we all want to keep our cognition 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 which results in reduced bone mineral density and associated high blood pressure and a greater risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Consuming freeze-dried strawberry powder increased insulin-like growth factor-1 (an important hormone in bone formation) in postmenopausal women with pre/stage-1 hypertension. (3) We present research like this with our Vancouver female chiropractic patients so they can keep ahead of these issues.

CARDIOMETABOLIC BENEFITS

Cardiometabolic issues – cardiovascular/renal/liver issues, diabetes, etc. - can potentially impact all our Vancouver chiropractic patients. We definitely want to keep ahead of these issues if at all possible. A new study reported that eating 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 accompany aging, so we want to be sensible as we age and manage our bodies as naturally as we can, a goal of Vancouver 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 using commercially available whiteners that have hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide (too much). A new study offered research support for natural, milder, safer teeth-whiteners like strawberries, lemons, oranges, and other fruits. (5) Vancouver Disc Centers knows our chiropractic patients would like these teeth whiteners!

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Make your Vancouver 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!