Spine & Sports Rehab Center 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 nutritional value and have the endorsement of Spine & Sports Rehab Center as extras in the Baton Rouge treatment plan! Spinal nutrition is central to most of our chiropractic patients while a general nutrition tip like “Eat some strawberries!” advances our aim to be as healthy as possible.

COGNITIVE BENEFIT

In a large study of 49,493 women and 27,842 men, researchers discovered that the higher intake of total flavonoids was associated with lower odds of subjective cognitive decline. Flavonoid rich foods consist of strawberries in addition to oranges, citrus fruits and juices, apples, pears, celery, peppers, and bananas. (1) The chemical make-up of one particular type of strawberry, Romina, was found beneficial in reducing and delaying the creation of certain factors that are related to Alzheimer’s. (2) As we age, we all desire to keep our cognition as sharp as possible.

BONE FORMATION

Postmenopausal women also desire keeping their bones as strong as possible! Postmenopausal issues for women incorporate bone remodeling and resorption that are faster than bone formation resulting in less bone mineral density and associated high blood pressure as well as a greater risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Consuming freeze-dried strawberry powder increased insulin-like growth factor-1 (an important hormone in bone formation) in postmenopausal women with pre/stage-1 hypertension. (3) We present information like this with our Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge chiropractic patients. We definitely want to keep ahead of these issues if at all possible. A new study presented the finding that consuming 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 sensible as we age and take care of our bodies as naturally as possible, a goal of Baton Rouge chiropractic care.

TEETH WHITENING

Aging even affects our teeth! Our aging (discolored/weakened) teeth reveal our habits: smoking, drinking tea and coffee, taking antibiotics, and even using commercially available whiteners that have 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) Spine & Sports Rehab Center bets our chiropractic patients would enjoy these teeth whiteners!

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Make your Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment now. Bring a few strawberries! We will enjoy a few together! Or just bring yourself and any other healthy nutrition tip you use that benefits you. See you soon!

 
Spine & Sports Rehab Center shares recent studies about the benefits of strawberries for aging teeth, bone, cognition and cardiometabolism. 
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