SAGE -- The Top 8 Proven Health Benefits

Sage is a member of the mint family, and there are over 900 different species of sage.

It's originally native to the Mediterranean region, though today it's easily grown in containers and backyards worldwide.

(It grows as a perennial in Zone 5-8 and as an annual in zones that are cooler or more hot and humid than that.)

The oldest known records of sage being used for its healing powers date back over 4000 years, when the ancient Egyptians used it to treat infertility and serious diseases -- including epidemics like the plague.

Later on, in medieval Europe, it was used to strengthen the memory.

And it turns out these ancient cultures were right!

Because sage is jam-packed with antioxidants that protect you from serious diseases and improve your brain power and memory.

In fact, sage contains over 160 different polyphenols, which are plant-based compounds that act as antioxidants in your body.

Due to this, sage has many powerful health benefits.

Here are eight that have been backed by research... The 8 Top Health Benefits of Sage

1) Boosts Brain Health, Memory, and Moods

Sage can help boost the memory and may even halt the breakdown of memory problems, as demonstrated in a study on Alzheimer's patients.

That's because it appears to stop the breakdown of the "memory" chemical messenger called acetylcholine.

Another study showed that in addition to helping memory, sage can boost mental alertness, elevate moods, and increase feelings of calm.

2) Lowers "Bad" LDL Cholesterol

High LDL or "bad" cholesterol is a top heart disease risk factor that affects 1 in 3 Americans.

Consuming sage tea two times daily was shown to lower LDL cholesterol while raising the "good" HDL cholesterol in only two weeks.

Taking sage extract also showed similar benefits.

3) Helps Support the Immune System

Because sage is so high in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, it may be quite beneficial for helping the immune system overall, including against a range of different pathogens.

Many experts, for example, consider sage the ideal herb to take against colds and flu.

4) Helps to Manage and Prevent Diabetes

Sage contains compounds that may prevent major fluctuations of blood sugar by regulating and inhibiting the release of stored glucose in the liver.

This may help prevent type 2 diabetes and help those who have it manage the condition.

5) Helps with Skin Health and Anti-Aging

Free radicals can cause wrinkles and other signs of aging on the skin.

The powerful antioxidants in sage fight these free radicals and may help reverse and avoid the wrinkles and other damage.

Because sage is a powerful antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and has strong anti-inflammation properties, it may also help combat a wide variety of other skin conditions.

6) May Fight Certain Cancers

Studies have shown that sage extracts may help fight cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, kidney, liver, mouth, and skin.

The sage extracts do so by not only thwarting cancer cell growth but also by promoting the death of cancer cells.

It should be noted these have been animal and test-tube studies so far, though the effects in humans are promising.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​7) ​​​​​​​Helps Menopause Symptoms

Sage has long been used in different cultures to manage the symptoms of menopause, and science is increasingly verifying its value in that regard.

For example, one study showed sage may significantly reduce both the amount and intensity of hot flashes.

Another showed it may help reduce excessive sweating.

8) Improves Oral Health

Sage is a powerful antimicrobial that can help fight the microbes that promote dental plaque.

For example, research showed that a sage-based mouthwash killed the Streptococcus mutans bacteria that causes cavities.

Another study showed a sage-based essential oil stopped the spread of Candida albicans, a fungus also known to cause cavities.​​​​​​​ Some Final Sage Advice

Again, these are just eight of sage's top benefits.

Because it is so high in polyphenols... because of its powerful antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties... the likely health benefits of sage extend far beyond this.

So, this is all to say...

Consider eating more of this "miracle" herb!

Eating it fresh may provide the most benefits, of course.

I have several varieties growing in my garden and enjoy just plucking leaves off and eating them.

However, because sage is quite pungent, some may find routinely eating it fresh challenging.

That's a-ok, because using dried herbs in cooking provides benefits.

And you can of course drink sage tea and plenty of sage extract supplements are available (as always, I urge you to choose organic versions.)

Okay, then, one more piece of sage advice before I go (sorry, the pun is too irresistable!)...​​​​​​​

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