Worried About Heart Disease? Then Check Out These 4 Flavonoid Benefits

The flavonoids are a group of plant based nutrients that can be found in various fruits

, nuts, vegetables and teas. They have gathered more and more interest in recent years due to their health boosting properties which include preventing heart disease and treating diabetes. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at these plant based nutrients and outlining 4 flavonoid benefits.

1) MAXIMISING YOUR METABOLISM:

1 of the interesting flavonoid benefits is that they can increase your metabolic rate. They do this by stimulating the production of the metabolism boosting hormone triiodothyronine (also known as T3) which means by eating these natural nutrients you can increase the amount of calories you burn each day.

2) REDUCING YOUR HEART DISEASE RISK:

Heart disease is 1 of the largest reasons for premature deaths in the UK. The good news is that the flavonoids can keep your heart in perfect working order. They do this by directly boosting your heart health and also by preventing blockages in the blood vessels which ensures there is always a health supply of blood going to your heart.

3) REGULATING ESTROGEN LEVELS:

Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone. In women it supports the growth of sexual characteristics and the reproductive system. In men it is used in much smaller amounts to break down testosterone (the primary male sex hormone). Whilst this hormone has benefits for both genders, it can be dangerous if estrogen levels in the body become too high. High estrogen levels have been linked with cancer (rapid, uncontrollable cellular growth), heart disease and osteoporosis (reduced bone mineral density). Fortunately, 1 useful flavonoid benefit is that they act as phytoestrogens (substances that control estrogen levels in the body) and minimise these harmful effects.

4) TREATING DIABETES:

Diabetes is an unpleasant health disorder where your blood glucose levels reach dangerously high levels. It is caused by either your pancreas failing to produce enough insulin (the hormone that allows your cells to take glucose from the blood) or body's cells failing to respond to insulin. The good news is that the flavonoids can help prevent and treat this nasty disorder. They do this by stimulating the production of insulin, allowing your body's cells to take glucose from the blood (in a similar way to insulin) and reducing the damage that diabetes can cause.

SUMMARY:

As you can see, the flavonoids pack a powerful punch when it comes to health. So make sure you do not neglect these natural nutrients. Grab some fruit, snack on some nuts, add vegetables to your meals and start drinking more tea to take full advantage of these flavonoid benefits.

by: Tom Parker

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