Which of the following is TRUE re Flavonoids?
Flavonoids are present only in fruits and vegetables
Flavonoids scavenge free radicals
Flavonoids can be divided into 3 sub-classes
Levels of flavonoids are not affected by geographic variation
Why are the Indoles in Cruciferous vegetables considered important to health?
Indoles are potent phytoestrogesn, protective in breast cancer.
Indoles have been associated with increased risk of cancer in smokers.
Indoles have been shown to decrease platelet aggregation.
Indoles are derived from glucosinolates, have antioxident activity
Curcumin is noted for which of the following physiologic effects?
Suppresion of cytokine formation.
Platelet aggregation
promotion of cytokine formation.
Platelet mobility.
Which of the following is an excellent source of lignans?
sesame seeds
almonds
Orange squash
broccoli
Carotenoids have been associated with a reduction in which of the following health conditions?
lung cancer
cardiovascular disease
osteoarthritis
bipolar disease
Which of the following is most accurate with regards to current research on isoflavones and menopause?
according to the Cochran database there is strong evidence of effectiveness in the alleviation of menopausal symptoms with the use of phyto estrogen treatments.
S-equol, and metabolites of the soy isoflavone daidzein,has been shown to reduce hot flash frequency in postmenopausal women.
Tempeh was the form of soy that has been established to be effective in the treatment of menopausal hot flashes in women.
overall, studies of the use of soy isoflavones and menopause have been conflicting and more studies are needed for conclusive recommendations.
Which of the following is the Richer a source of lignans?
Legumes
Broccoli
Pumpkin seeds
Flax Seeds
Which compound in green tea is thought to be responsible for conferring protection against cardiovascular disease?
lycopene,
Catechins
Genistein
Anthocyanins
Curcumin has unique properties that are most similar to drugs in which category?
antidepressant
tumor necrosis factor blockers
acetaminophen
anti-estrogens
