Satterwhite Chiropractic 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 nutrition and have the approval of Satterwhite Chiropractic as additions to the Oxford treatment plan! Spinal nutrition is central to most of our chiropractic patients while a common nutrition tip like “Eat some strawberries!” benefits our goal to be as healthy as possible.

COGNITIVE BENEFIT

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

BONE FORMATION

Postmenopausal women also desire keeping their bones as strong as possible! Postmenopausal issues for women include bone remodeling and resorption that are more rapid than bone formation resulting in less bone mineral density and associated high blood pressure as well as a higher 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 research like this with our Oxford female chiropractic patients so they can keep ahead of these issues.

CARDIOMETABOLIC BENEFITS

Cardiometabolic issues – cardiovascular/renal/liver issues, diabetes, etc. - can potentially affect all our Oxford chiropractic patients. We certainly want to keep ahead of these issues if at all possible. A recent 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 conditions often come with age, so we want to be sensible as we age and take care of our bodies as naturally as we can, a goal of Oxford chiropractic care.

TEETH WHITENING

Aging even impacts our teeth! Our aging (discolored/weakened) teeth reflect our habits: smoking, drinking tea and coffee, taking antibiotics, and even using commercially accessible whiteners that contain 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) Satterwhite Chiropractic is confident that our chiropractic patients would like these teeth whiteners!

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Schedule your Oxford chiropractic appointment today. Bring a few strawberries! We will enjoy a few together! Or just bring yourself and any other healthy nutrition tip you have found that benefits you. See you soon!