Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries 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 nutrition and have the approval of Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries as extras in the Manchester treatment plan! Spinal nutrition is central to many of our chiropractic patients while a general nutrition tip like “Eat some strawberries!” benefits our goal to be as healthy as possible.
COGNITIVE BENEFIT
In a large study of 49,493 women and 27,842 men, researchers reported that a higher consumption of total flavonoids was linked to lesser risk 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 structure of one particular variety of strawberry, Romina, was found beneficial in reducing and delaying the production of certain factors that are related to Alzheimer’s. (2) As we age, most of us 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 more rapid than bone formation which results in decreased 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 (a vital hormone in bone formation) in postmenopausal women with pre/stage-1 hypertension. (3) We share information like this with our Manchester 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 Manchester chiropractic patients. We certainly 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 issues often accompany aging, so we want to be wise as we age and take care of our bodies as naturally as possible, a goal of Manchester chiropractic care.
TEETH WHITENING
Aging even impacts our teeth! Our aging (discolored/weakened) teeth reflect our activities: smoking, drinking tea and coffee, taking antibiotics, and even using 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) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries knows our chiropractic patients would enjoy these teeth whiteners!
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
Schedule your Manchester chiropractic appointment soon. Bring some strawberries! We’ll enjoy a few together! Or just bring yourself and any other healthy nutrition tip you have found that benefits you. See you soon!
