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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
05/02/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Autumn olive demonstrates great anti-diabetic potential
A recent study evaluated the antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antidiabetic potential of the fruit Elaeagnus umbellata, also known as Japanese silverberry or autumn olive, which is known to be highly medicinal. The study was done by researchers from the University of Malakand in Pakistan and was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Crude extracts and […]
05/02/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of chicoric acid
This study, which was conducted by researchers from Northwest A&F University in China, compared the protective effects of chicoric acid (CA) and its metabolites, caffeic acid (CFA) and caftaric acid (CTA), on biomolecules against inflammatory responses. Published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, this study demonstrates the activity and potential of CA and its metabolites […]
04/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cinnamon bark phenylpropanoids can potentially prevent amyloid formation
Researchers from Dankook University in Korea tested their hypothesis that cinnamon bark (Cinnamomi Cortex Spissus), the dried bark of Cinnamomum cassia Blume (Lauraceae), and its components are effective against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The results of their study, which demonstrated the potential of cinnamon bark in reducing the production of the beta-amyloid protein, were published in the […]
04/25/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A wild species of banana native to South Asia found to have powerful antidiabetic properties
Researchers from India studied a wild species of banana (Musa balbisiana Colla) found in South Asia which showed promising antidiabetic properties. M. balbisiana C. or wild banana is an ancestor of cultivated plantains. M. balbisiana C. was found to contain phytochemicals which can work against diabetes. Specifically, extracts from the seeds yielded a phytochemical called alpiforol which showed alpha-glucosidase- and […]
04/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Delicious medicine: Compounds in chocolate are good for your heart
Chocolates are some of the world’s best-loved sweets. They’re a comfort food for some and a guilty pleasure for others. But no matter how or why you choose to eat chocolates, you should know that they’re doing you more good than just making you feel happy or satisfying your cravings. According to a 2018 study published in The American Journal […]
04/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Prevent scurvy, the “scourge of the sea,” by incorporating vitamin C-rich foods into your diet
Scurvy is another name for vitamin C deficiency. It is a health problem that, if left untreated, could be deadly. During the 15th to the 18th century, scurvy was the leading cause of death in sailors – more than sea-related accidents or injury, in fact – because they didn’t have adequate supplies of vitamin C-rich […]
04/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Beetroot can improve the shelf life of mayonnaise
In this study, researchers from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland investigated the oxidative and physical stability of mayonnaise after the addition of processed beetroot. Their results, published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, showed that the method of processing of beetroot affected the chemical properties as well as the sensory attributes of mayonnaise positively. The […]
04/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review looks at the health benefits of mushroom nutraceuticals and supplements
Researchers from China compiled the latest information about the health benefits and underlying functional mechanisms of mushroom nutraceuticals. Their review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, listed the important components of mushrooms and their medicinal properties. Bioactive nutraceuticals that can be found in mushrooms include proteins, polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ergosterols, and lectins. […]
04/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Wild banana demonstrates significant potential as natural diabetes cure
In a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, researchers from India evaluated the seeds of Musa balbisiana Colla. or wild banana – a species native to South Asia – for anti-diabetic potential. They also isolated an active compound called apiforol in the seed extracts, which showed potential as an alpha-glucosidase and glycation inhibitor. Phytochemicals […]
11/30/-0001
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the anti-inflammatory properties of gac superfruit
Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis) is a fruit indigenous to Southeast Asia and highly valued for its nutritional and medicinal uses. Its seeds are used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments including boils, rheumatic pain, muscle spasm, hemorrhoids, and hemangiomas. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea […]
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