The Magnetic Diet

Chlorogenic Acid. Chlorogenic acid is one of the most potent free radical scavengers found in plant tissues. Benefits attributed to chlorogenic acid include anti-cancer, antimicrobial, anti-LDL (bad cholesterol), and antiviral activity.

Sources: Eggplant and apples.

Ellagic Acid. Ellagic acid mainly acts as an antioxidant and has been known to kill tumor and cancer cells in lab studies. It helps remove certain cancer-causing substances in the bloodstream.

Sources: Raspberries and walnuts

Herperidin. Herperidin has been shown to lower high blood pressure as well as cholesterol in animal studies, and to have strong anti-inflammatory properties.

Sources: The inner peels and white pulp of oranges.

Lycopene. In contrast to many other phytonutrients, which researchers have studied only in animals, scientists have repeatedly investigated lycopene in humans and found it protects against a growing list of cancers including colorectal, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic.

Sources: Tomatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, red bell peppers.

Nasunin. Nasunin is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger that safeguards cell membranes from damage. In animal studies, nasunin has notably protected the lipids in brain cell membranes.

Source: Eggplant.

Resveratrol. In preliminary research resveratrol has shown the potential to inhibit the spread and replication of viral infections from influenza to HIV. Resveratrol might also help ward off Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and fight cancer by killing malignant cells and interfering in carcinogenesis. In another example of how modern science is rediscovering ancient knowledge, scientists identified

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