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Prevent Liver Damage And More With These 4 Stilbenoid Benefits
The stilbenoids are a selection of phytonutrients (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds) that may have protective properties in humans. Early evidence suggests that they might fight dangerous free radicals, prevent liver damage and more. In this article I take a look at the available evidence and discuss 4 of the possible stilbenoid benefits.
1) FIGHTING FREE RADICALS:
Free radicals are nasty substances that get released into your body’s cells during oxygen based reactions. They have been linked with an increased risk of cancer (a disease where your body’s cells start to grow in a rapid, out of control way), an increased risk of diabetes (a disease where your blood glucose reaches dangerously high levels), premature ageing and a weak immune system. The good news is that the stilbenoids can keep you safe from these dangerous free radicals and their harmful effects by acting as antioxidants (substances that protect the body’s cells from free radicals).
2) PREVENTING LIVER DAMAGE:
Your liver is responsible for removing harmful toxins from the body. Early studies indicate that the stilbenoids may be able to keep it safe from damage. However, further research is required before these protective properties can be confirmed.
3) PROTECTING AGAINST ULTRAVIOLET (UV) DAMAGE:
1 of the promising stilbenoid benefits is that they may be able to keep you safe from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Early studies suggest that these plant based nutrients may stop these harmful rays damaging the skin cells. However, additional studies are needed before this can be confirmed.
4) REDUCING UNNECESSARY INFLAMMATION:
Inflammation is the body’s natural way of dealing with injury, irritation or stress. The symptoms of inflammation include heat, pain, redness and swelling around the affected area. Although it is unpleasant, most of the time inflammation is a necessary part of the healing process. However, in some circumstance inflammation is unnecessary and actually damages your body’s cells when there is no threat to deal with. Fortunately, provisional research indicates that the stilbenoids might be able to protect against unnecessary inflammation by acting as anti-inflammatories (substances that minimise unnecessary inflammation). However, further research is required before this can be confirmed.
SUMMARY:
The stilbenoids have a lot of potential in humans. However, although these health benefits look very promising on paper, clinical trials on humans are needed before they can be confirmed. Including stilbenoid rich foods such as blueberries, grapes and red wine in your diet is still a good choice as they contain other health boosting vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Just be realistic with your expectations when eating these foods.
