Eating broccoli can restore damaged blood vessels in diabetes, say British scientists. Scientists at the University of Warwick suggests that the reason for the positive effect of broccoli is on the blood vessels in the plant component sulforaphane. This substance increases the secretion of enzymes, which have a protective effect on the blood vessels and reduces the level of molecules, which cause significant cell damage. Experts believe that eating broccoli reduces the risk of heart attacks. In people with diabetes, five times greater risk of cardiovascular disease, such as diabetes with damage to the blood vessels due to the high level of glucose in the blood connected. Study the experts found that sulforaphane activated to protect the secretion of a substance Nrf2 protein in the body, the cells and tissues from damage. In other words, it activates the secretion of antioxidants and detoxification "bad" enzymes.
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Temporary Tattoos can lead to long health problems
In summer, temporary tattoos are very popular, which is used for the application of "black henna". It turns out that this color fenilenediamin chemical parameters / para-phenylenediamine, PPD contains /, severe allergic reactions on the skin, after which physicians. Normally, this substance used to dye hair and dark. To natural henna tattoos in the production in order to increase the color intensity and the longevity of the image Often done at festivals and resorts like tattoos even offer children younger than four. Often, many people believe that the dye is a natural product and can not hurt. However, a beautiful pattern on the skin lead to dangerous skin problems, doctors warn the American Academy of Dermatology and the University of California. Scientists conducted a study and found that. A chemical in black henna rise to various forms of allergy, such as itching, hives, and also causes dermatitis and eczema After one use of henna, some people may get a lifetime sensitive to chemicals at high risk of skin allergies to other compounds. According to experts, the impact of each para fenilenediamina skin again, challenged the immune system potentially increase the likelihood of allergies. Dermatologists recommend that before tattooing to ensure that it is done with only vegetable henna. If you can not say for sure about the contents of the paint is better to give up such a body art.
Estrogen helps combat in schizophrenia
The hormone estrogen protects women with schizophrenia and other serious mental illness and exacerbation of seizures, according to Australian researchers. Scientists have found that women with higher levels of the hormone estrogen, less likely to suffer from hallucinations. According to experts, the hormone can increase blood flow to the brain, thus improving their performance. The study was published in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry. The men in the blood also contains estrogen, but women have this hormone in much higher concentrations, regulating the menstrual cycle. The relationship between estrogen and mental illness was not seen more than a hundred years, but now scientists are considering hormone as a possible form of treatment. Scientists from the University of Melbourne studied 100 women suffering from schizophrenia. Half of the participants took the usual treatment for schizophrenia and received the hormone estrogen, the other half received only treatment without added hormones. Within a month, experts recorded daily on the status of the participants. As a result, researchers found that patients who received conventional treatment in addition to estrogen, much less an attack coming schizophrenia and worsening mental state. According to experts, estrogen may be associated with the treatment of schizophrenia and other disorders with mental disorders.