Berry Info

Date:   1/27/2006 12:35:20 PM ( 18 y ago)

Dr. Jensen considered berries
survival foods.

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DeBoer Consulting is pleased to offer you the following new report:

BERRIES AND THEIR ROLE IN HUMAN HEALTH

Why is this report of interest to you? Scientific progress is fast, also in the area of nutrition. If you are interested in a fast overview of what is known about the beneficial effects of berries on many aspects of human health, this report is for you. This report is supported by references to over 370 publications, most of which are from very recent studies.

This 100 page report summarizes the natural health benefits of berries and their chemical composition. A large section of the report discusses the potential health effects of berry products for numerous clinical conditions and how much of this basic science data is supported by clinical studies in humans. Current clinical trials, sponsored by the National Institute of Health, are summarized. The effects of berry processing and storage, the reasons for often very different compositions, as well as the potential use and benefits of processing waste are highlighted. The important differences between whole fruits or berries and purified chemical compounds and the awareness of the public with regards to the importance of fruit consumption is discussed. For more information visit us at http://www.deboerconsulting.com/reports.html

This report is offered for the low price of Can$95 as a PDF file, or Can$110 as printed version (includes shipping).

The table of contents is listed below.

Executive summary
1. Introduction
2. A brief history of berry use
3. Berry species
Vaccinium
Rubus
Fragaria
Sambucus
4. Phytochemicals, an introduction
Phenolic acids
Flavonoids
Anthocyanidins
Flavonols
Flavanols
Stilbenes (resveratrol)
5. Active compounds in berries
Cranberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
Bilberries
Lingon berries
Elderberries
Blackberries
What influences the composition of plant polyphenols?
Effect of growth and development
Effect of cultivar
Effect of storage
Comments
6. Effects on phase I and phase II drug metabolism
7. Benefits of whole fruit versus compounds
8. Public awareness of health benefits
9. Beneficial effects from berries and compounds
Stroke damage
Gum and teeth protection
Diabetes
Memory enhancement
Antibacterial properties
Cardiovascular
Anti-inflammatory and pain
Vision
Cancer
Influenza A and B
Radiation protectio
Skin care
Slowing down the aging process
Antioxidant properties
10. Data from clinical trials with berry juices and extracts
Cranberries
Urinary infections
Heliobacter pylori
Neuropsychologic parameters
Kidney stones
Urinary symptoms during prostate radiation therapy
Oral bacteria
Other berries
11. Current clinical trials sponsored by the NIH-NCCAM
12. Effect of processing on bio quality
Pretreatment methods
Drying methods
Conserving bioactive compounds during processing
13. Berry seeds and waste products
Recovery of valuable phytochemicals from processing by-products
14. Market aspects for berries and their products
15. Canadian berry associations
16. Cited literature

Please visit us at http://www.deboerconsulting.com/reports.html for more information on this report or to order your copy.

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