High homocysteine levels are a potential risk factor for heart disease. Rather than coming directly from the diet, homocysteine is synthesized in the body from the essential amino acid methionine. What vitamin can help reduce the level of homocysteine in the bloodstream? ______
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Flaxseed muffin
Anthocyanins
B. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
C. Isoflavones
D. Lignans
E. Resveratrol
Grapes
Anthocyanins
B. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
C. Isoflavones
D. Lignans
E. Resveratrol
The previous video segment focused on anti-carcinogens or substances that have been shown to inhibit the development of cancer. One of the most familiar examples is antioxidants. For each of the following foods, identify the antioxidant which it has been purported to contain in amounts that may be beneficial. (Note you can use each item only once)Soybeans, tofu
Anthocyanins
B. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
C. Isoflavones
D. Lignans
E. Resveratrol
Chemical analysis has shown that known carcinogens are present in our food supply, from the coffee and toast on breakfast menus to the barbeque chicken and french fries served for dinner. Which of the following substances that are found in food are considered to be carcinogenic? (Select all that apply)
Acrylamide
B. Flavanol
C. 4-hydroxy-trans-2-nonenal
D. Ascorbic acid
E. Furfural
F. Benzopyrene
G. Alpha-tocopherol