A change in strategy Conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy aim to destroy cancer cells. Despite their effectiveness, these therapies have burdensome side effects, which has led researchers to explore new strategies against the disease. In just a few years, the ...
their precious vitamin C. 3- They have a protective effect on neurons. Due to the anthocyanins they contain, strawberries have a protective effect on cells, especially neurons and nerve cells. These antioxidants protect cells against oxidative damage and thus help prevent cognitive decline. More bro ...
1- It remineralizes the cells of the epidermis. The use of seawater for medicinal purposes dates back to antiquity. If the success of thalassotherapy treatments has not wavered since that time, it is because this water is a concentration of beneficial trace elements and minerals for health. Contra ...
to micro-tumors, that faithfully reproduce the characteristics of the original tumor. To obtain these tumor organoids, researchers culture the cancer cells taken from patients in a matrix for several weeks. The main interest in cultivating cancer cells lies in the possibility of using them for tes ...
the disease and get on with your life. In chemotherapy, for example, you can imagine that your treatment will cleanse your body of all the cancer cells and allow you to get rid of all those bad cells. Not only will these positive thoughts keep you motivated, but they will also help you percei ...
function. Protective molecules against aging It was already known that tea contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecules that protect our cells from aging, including: - catechin, an antioxidant of the flavonoid family - L-theanine, an amino acid with relaxing effects. In thi ...
omegranate seeds their color. They are also powerful allies for health and beauty because they fight free radicals, those toxic molecules that damage cells and accelerate their aging. That's why pomegranate extracts are included in the composition of some anti-aging creams and other skin cosmetics. ...
ked. But all have an impressive nutritional wealth. The vegetables of this family are indeed known for their richness in antioxidants that protect cells from aging. This is particularly true of broccoli, which is a champion in flavonoids and carotenoids. These unjustly ignored leafy vegetables ...
ases that affect one or more organs There are two types of autoimmune diseases: - organ-specific diseases in which the immune system attacks the cells of a specific organ - the systemic diseases where several tissues or organs are affected simultaneously. For example, some organ-specifi ...
ers mentioned above is primarily from elements provided by food. Dopamine and norepinephrine are two substances synthesized by neurons, i.e. brain cells. As for serotonin, it is 80% manufactured by the gut which is often said to be our second brain! However, in order to make these chemical mes ...
e site of the garden. Today, these two buildings are classified as Historic Monuments and part of the museum's collections are exhibited in the former cells. This secret place deserves to be among the 5 ideas for unusual visits in Bordeaux because you can still see locks and thick walls. So ma ...
by a loss of muscle. Muscle and fat form a protective layer that shields our internal organs from the cold. - with age, fat tissue loses certain cells (called group 2 innate lymphoid cells) that restore body heat when it is cold. All of these physiological factors may explain why older peo ...
family. Hibiscus-based drinks like this cocktail or bissap would therefore have an antioxidant action against free radicals and premature aging of cells. Finishing the cocktail Once the flowers have infused well, strain the hibiscus coconut cocktail into a carafe. Add the agave syrup to sw ...
fatigue. According to European health authorities, taurine-based dietary supplements cannot claim to increase physical or mental performance, protect cells from oxidative stress or toxins, support the immune system, or promote children's growth. All these health claims are prohibited on these produc ...
es, this sugar reduces the concentration of adenosine triphosphate or ATP in the blood. However, this molecule contributes to providing energy to the cells in the body. Consequently, the decrease in ATP levels in the blood leads to a decrease in available energy at the cellular level. The body send ...
