The fruits of Aronia melanocarpa (Aronia berries) have been shown to have multiple bioactivities potentially beneficial to human health, including anti-diabetic, anti-infective, antineoplastic, anti-obesity and antioxidant activities, as well as cardiac, hepatic and neuroprotective effects.
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Nutritionally, camu camu is one of the most concentrated natural food sources of vitamin C, which is also an antioxidant. The pulp of the fruit provides a high amount of vitamin C compared to other fruits.
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Carum carvi, or caraway, is traditionally used to treat indigestion, pneumonia and as a stimulant, galactagogue and carminative. Essential oil, fixed oil and many other valuable extractive compounds with industrial applications are made from caraway.
Cardamom and its pharmacologically active compounds have shown a wide range of activities including antihypertensive, antioxidant, lipid-modifying, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-thrombotic, hepatoprotective, hypocholesterolemic, anti-obesity and anti-diabetic effects.
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The capsaicin in cayenne pepper actually stimulates the nerves in your stomach that produce digestive fluids, which helps you digest. Research shows that it may even help prevent the most common type of stomach ulcer, caused by H. pylori bacteria.
Celery (Apium graveolens) is a plant that grows all over the world. The stalk is often eaten raw or as a cooked vegetable. The seeds are used as a flavouring. The chemicals in different parts of the celery plant can have many effects on the body, including lowering blood sugar and blood pressure and causing drowsiness.
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Cherry (Prunus avium): They are also a good source of fibre, potassium and vitamins A and C. In addition to the consistent intake of antioxidants, cherry juice is also beneficial for its anti-inflammatory properties at the muscle level.
Chia provides a similar amount of omega-3 fatty acids to ground flaxseed in the form of alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA. They may help with weight loss. Chia seeds are an excellent source of fibre, which can improve heart health, reduce cholesterol levels and promote gut health.
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Its original composition, rich in flavonoids and saponosides, gives it hepato-biliary, metabolic and circulatory benefits. This plant is indicated for all types of lithiasis (biliary, salivary, renal) and hepatocellular pathologies, particularly in cases of alcohol abuse or chemotherapy. It is also useful in cases of vascular disorders of the limbs and eyes, and in cases of high triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
Cinnamon has many virtues. It is known for its general stimulating effect on the immune system and for its anti-infective properties, particularly in the respiratory and intestinal tracts. It also has an effect on blood sugar and cholesterol levels, helping to prevent metabolic disorders. It has many other virtues to discover and benefit from.
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