Buckwheat greens, Elder, Hawthorn, Horsetail, Knotweeds, Roses, Hagrose,
Shepherd’s purse, Sea buckthorn, Toadflax. These bioflavonoid foods enhance
cognitive behavior and improve signal transmission of neurotransmitters and
hormones, psychomotor performance, and acetylcholine on smooth muscles
and glands (i.e.: muscarinic receptor sensitivity). Bioflavonoids are needed to
make supplemental Vitamin C effective and improve its absorption. Along with
whatever Vitamin C you are taking you need to match it 70% of that amount in
Bioflavonoids. Vitamin C increases iron absorption while the bioflavonoids bind
the iron and protect the cells from “rusting” oxidation.
red Bioflavonoids or Anthocyanins are versatile and plentiful flavonoid
pigments found in red/purplish fruits and vegetables, including purple cabbage,
beets, blueberries, cherries, raspberries and purple grapes. Bilberries contain the
highest amounts of anthocyanins in comparison with other berries. Within the
plant they serve as key antioxidants and pigments contributing to the coloration
of flowers. Flower colors of red, pink, blue and purple come mainly from the
anthocyanins. Cherry anthocyanins have been shown to reduce pain and
inflammation. Cherries have also been shown to contain high levels of melatonin.
Research has shown that people who have heart attacks have low melatonin levels.
Both melatonin and DHEA are antioxidant hormones; besides being an anti-
oxidant, melatonin has also been shown to be important for the function of the
immune system. Research also indicates that melatonin suppresses COX-2. There
is considerable interest at present in the use of fresh cherries or cherry juice to treat
gout - a painful inflammatory joint condition.
Boron—Make sure your multivitamin contains around 3-6 mg of Boron. Boron
works with calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin D in bone metabolism,
growth and development. Animal studies show that a deficiency of vitamin D
increases the need for boron. Boron is a trace mineral that has gained attention
as a protective factor against osteoporosis. It appears that boron is required to
activate certain hormones, including estrogen and vitamin D. In order to guarantee
adequate boron levels, supplementing the diet with a daily dose of 3 to 5 mg of
boron is recommended.
Boron supplements decrease blood phosphorus concentration and increase
magnesium concentration. Both of these changes are beneficial to bone-building.
Boron also increases male sex hormone levels. Because of its sex hormone-
enhancing effects, boron may help to protect against atherosclerosis. Avocados,
cherries and grapes are relatively high in boron. Almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts
make sense, too. But did you know that scallops, mussels and clams have about as
much boron as parsnips, beets and rutabaga (swedes).
calciUm-2 aeP—Ca-2-AEP is an essential factor for cell membrane integrity
and sensitivity, protecting the cell from penetration by toxins and pathogens. It
binds fatty acids and electrolytes to the cell membrane structure that generates
the cells electrical charge. Ca-2-AEP is essential for neurotransmission, nerve
impulse generation, muscular contractions and increases the activity of various
neurotransmitters, improves cellular membrane signaling and receptor sensitivity.