Human health | Health benefits | References |
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Neurovascular protection | Decreases oxidation of red blood cells; decreases the chances of ischemic stroke; and improves memory and learning | |
Eye fatigue relief | Reduces eye fatigue relieve in subjects suffering from visual display syndrome | Kajita et al. (2009); Kidd (2011); Nagaki et al. (2006); Serrano and Narducci (2014); Seya et al. (2009) |
Immune system booster | Has an immunomodulating effect, strong immune system stimulator, anti-tumor, very effective for autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis | Chew et al. (2010); Chew and Park (2004); Jyonouchi et al. (1995); Nir and Spiller (2002); Park et al. (2010) |
Cardiovascular health | Improves blood lipid profiles, decreases blood pressure, offers protection from hypertension and stroke, reduces the consequences of a heart attack and vascular inflammation, reduces the area of infarction and the damage, reduces the area of infarction and the damage | Fassett and Coombes (2012); Fassett and Coombes (2011); Gross and Lockwood (2005); Guerin et al. (2003); Hussein et al. (2006); Hussein et al. (2005); Iwamoto et al. (2000); Miyawaki et al. (2008) |
Liver health and metabolic syndrome | Improves blood lipids and increases adiponectin, prevents fatty liver disease, reduces the risk of atherosclerotic plaque, inhibits progression of fatty liver disease, restores insulin–glucose balance, increases fat burning, and decreases inflammatory markers | Kindlund and BioReal (2011); Kishimoto et al. (2016); Shen et al. (2014); Yilmaz et al. (2015) |
Diabetes and Kidneys | Reduces glucose toxicity and kidney inflammation; improves pancreatic function, insulin resistance, and insulin sensitivity | Naito et al. (2004); Ni et al. (2015); Savini et al. (2013); Uchiyama et al. (2002) |
Fertility | Improves sperm parameters and fertility | Comhaire et al. (2005); Donà et al. (2013); Mina et al. (2014) |
Muscle resilience | Enhances power output, endurance, and recovery after exercise; prevents muscle damage and muscle atrophy | Earnest et al. (2011); Malmstena and Lignellb (2008); Yamashita (2011) |
Capillary circulation | Improves blood flow and capillary integrity; reduces blood cell oxidation and risk of thrombosis | Kanazashi et al. (2013) |
Anti-aging (skin cells) | Prevents UV-induced wrinkle formation, skin sagging, and age-spots; improves skin elasticity and skin dryness | Seki et al. (2001); Tominaga et al. (2012); Yamashita (2005) |