Boosting the number of stem cells circulating in your bloodstream is crucial for maintaining health, aiding in the repair of damaged organs and skin, and preserving a youthful appearance. Here are seven foods that research suggests can help increase stem cells in the blood.
1. Blueberries
Rich in anthocyanins, which encourage stem cell growth.
2. Cruciferous Vegetables
Foods like broccoli and cauliflower contain sulforaphane, which has been shown to increase stem cell counts.
3. Garlic
Contains organosulfur compounds that support stem cell production.
4. Ginseng
Also shown to enhance stem cell proliferation.
5. Nuts and Seeds
Packed with healthy oils and nutrients that support stem cell growth.
6. Mushrooms
Varieties like shiitake, maitake, and reishi are known to help boost stem cell counts in the bloodstream.
7. Dark Chocolate
Contains flavonoids that have been shown to double stem cell counts in the blood.
For good health and good looks, consider working more of these foods into your regular diet.
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About Dr. Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH
Dr. Terry Shintani is a Harvard-trained physician and nutritionist, named a Living Treasure of Hawai’i and recipient of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Award for Excellence. He is the creator of the Peace Diet and the landmark Waianae Diet — published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and cited over 137 times — and the author of 16 books on natural health and nutrition, drawing on more than 35 years of clinical practice in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Sources:
- NIH/PubMed — Dietary Polyphenols and Circulating Stem Cell Mobilization
- NIH/PubMed — Sulforaphane and Stem Cell Proliferation
- NIH/PubMed — Flavonoids and Endothelial Progenitor Cell Counts