Health Perks of NUTMEG -- Despite having a hint of sweetness, this - TopicsExpress



          

Health Perks of NUTMEG -- Despite having a hint of sweetness, this spice may help prevent cavities. "Your mouth is a hotbed of bacteria, and nutmeg fights the germs with antibacterial compounds," says Wendy Bazilian, R.D. Chief among them is macelignan, which reduces plaque formation by 50 percent and eradicates cavity-producing microbes, according to Italian researchers. Additionally, nutmeg is rich in protective anti-inflammatory compounds that can lower your risk of cancer by stifling tumor growth, says Bharat Aggarwal, Ph.D.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:32:19 +0000

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