Cerebral Functioning - Pertaining To Brain Lipids.

'Cerebral Functioning'

( Pertaining to Brain Lipids )

The scientific community has produced a growing body of
'Evidence' indicating how 'Phytochemicals
Work To Prevent Disease'.


However, scientists are not sure if isolated,
single phytochemicals offer the same benefits
as those existing within 'Chemically Related Groups',
as occurs in 'Whole-Food Sources'.

Authorities caution, that choosing foods containing
'Naturally Occurring Phytochemicals' is still
the 'Best Health Insurance'.

Phytochemicals are a 'Group Of Nutritive Components,
Found In Herbs, Fruits, Vegetables, Grains,
Legumes, Nuts and Spices'.

* Several Disease-Preventive Benefits
Have Been Proposed For Phytochemicals.*

Research shows individual nutrients can :

1 = Facilitate Cell-to-Cell Communication.
2 = Modify Cellular Receptor Uptake of Hormones.
3 = Convert to Vitamin A.
4 = Repair DNA Damage From Toxic Exposure.
5 = Detoxify Carcinogens Through the Activation of the Cytochrome P450,
and Phase II Liver Enzyme Systems.
6 = Serve as Antioxidants to Help Prevent Various Forms of Cancer.
7 = Cause Apoptosis (Cell Death) in Cancer Cells.
8 = Enhance Immune Response.
9 = Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease.
10 = Help Prevent Osteoporosis.
11 = Help Prevent Macular Degeneration and Cataracts.

Phytochemicals can be grouped into 'Five Families' based on their 'Chemical Structure'
and 'Biological Activity'.

The Families Include 'Terpenes', 'Organosulfur Compounds', 'Phenols', 'Organic Acids',
'Polysaccharides', and 'Lipids'.

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