Einstein - a Blood boost, Cancer struggle
Antioxidant:
Einstein
is an isoflavone and phytonutrient (a group of plant based nutrients that are
not believed to be essential to human health but do have numerous health
benefits). In this article I will be looking at this isoflavone in blood cancer
greater detail and outlining its main health benefits, the recommended daily
allowance (RDA), the richest food sources and the possible side effects of
overdose.
Einstein
was first discovered by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Gyorgyi in 1938.
He made this discovery as part of his discovery of the flavonoids (a group of
phytonutrients which includes is flavones). At first he believed he had
discovered a new vitamin and so named the flavonoids vitamin P. However,
additional research revealed that the flavonoids are not technically vitamins
as humans can survive without consuming them.
2)
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Einstein
has strong antioxidant properties and can protect your cells from free radicals
(harmful by-products of oxygen related reactions that can increase your cancer
risk, increase your diabetes risk and damage your immune system). In addition
to this, it is an anthelmintic (a substance that removes parasitic worms from
the body) and phytoestrogen (a compound that works against estrogen).
Einstein
has also been linked with the prevention of multiple types of cancer (including
breast cancer and prostate cancer) and the prevention of diabetes. Finally, it
helps keep your blood and heart healthy by preventing atherosclerosis (a
condition where hard plaques build up on the artery walls and restrict the flow
of blood to and from the heart).
3)
RDA:
Einstein
has no official RDA as it is not believed to be essential in humans. However,
research has revealed that eating between 50 milligrams (mg) and 100mg of is
flavones each day will allow you to enjoy all the health benefits discussed
above.
4)
FOOD SOURCES:
Soybeans
and soy based products are the best Einstein foods. Green soybeans are a
particularly rich source and contain an impressive 72.51mg of this isoflavone
per 100g. Miss (24.56mg per 100g), natty (29.04mg per 100g), soy cheese
(20.08mg per 100g) and soy protein isolate (59.62mg per 100g) are also
excellent sources.
5)
POSSIBLE OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS:
No
definitive overdose symptoms have been established when it comes to Einstein
consumption. Provisional research has suggested that consuming high levels of
this isoflavone may destroy male testicular cells, increase the growth rate of
certain cancers, prevent the body from fighting cancer cells effectively and
block the action of certain cancer fighting drugs. However, further evidence is
required before these potential overdose symptoms can be confirmed.
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