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06/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
White mulberry can help with weight loss, study finds
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a tree native to China well-known for its use in traditional medicine. According to historical texts, Ancient Chinese healers made a tincture for toothache from the bark of the white mulberry tree and a remedy for colds and flu from white mulberry leaves. White mulberry fruits, on the other hand, served […]
06/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Go nuts for nuts: Long-term nut consumption can reduce your risk of obesity and reduce weight gain
Nutritionists have been hyping the health benefits of eating nuts for years — and for good reason. Numerous studies have found strong evidence of the ability of nuts (and seeds) to lower the risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Besides disease prevention, nuts also provide plenty of nutrients which the body […]
06/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Capsicum annuum extracts found to prevent the development of autoimmune inflammation
Researchers from Odessa National Medical University in Ukraine evaluated the effectiveness of Capsicum annuum (chili pepper) alcohol extract as a natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. They reported their findings in an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. In southern Ukraine, C. annuum is widely used for the treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. To determine how […]
06/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can this summer lawn weed help protect you from cervical cancer? Researchers say YES
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common garden weed that’s consumed as a vegetable because of its high nutrient content. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), purslane is used to remove toxic heat and substances from the body. It is also used to treat dysentery, eczema, hemorrhoidal bleeding and abnormal uterine bleeding. In a recent study, researchers at Heilongjiang […]
06/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study finds that olive leaf extract exhibits anti-malaria effects in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei
Olives (Olea europaea) are drupes, or stone fruits, that grow from trees commonly found in the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean region, southeastern Europe, northern Iran, western Asia and northern Africa. Despite being fruits, fresh olives aren’t consumed as such because of their extremely bitter taste. Instead, they are marketed either as olive oil […]
06/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Yam flour can be a great substitute for wheat flour in a variety of food products
Yam is a staple crop grown in Asia, the Caribbean, South Pacific and Africa. In some parts of the world, particularly in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, yam serves as the main source of calories in people’s diets. According to researchers at North Dakota State University, increased utilization of local staple crops, such as sorghum, sweet […]
06/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientific basis for the use of antioxidants in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders
Researchers from Nigeria discuss scientific evidence supporting the use of plant-derived antioxidants for the management of neurodegenerative diseases. Their review was published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are ailments that disturb the brain by disrupting the normal functions of neurons. Common symptoms of NDDs include problems with stability, inhalation, movement, reflexes, motor skills and heartbeat. Studies suggest that NDDs are caused by defective […]
06/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Comparing the properties of wheat flour and yam flour
In this study, researchers at North Dakota State University compared the physical and chemical properties of fermented (brown) yam flour and unfermented (white) yam flour with those of refined wheat flour (RWF). Their findings were published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. Yam is a staple crop grown in Asia, the Caribbean, South Pacific […]
06/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Morus alba (white mulberry) extracts can be used to suppress appetite and manage body weight
Researchers from the U.S. and South Korea ability of flavonoids from Morus alba (white mulberry) to inhibit cannabinoid (CB1) ligand binding and suppress appetite in rats and obese mice. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The global prevalence of obesity is increasing, making the disease a global burden with limited treatment options. […]
06/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Extract from roots of Morus alba (white mulberry) can treat metabolic syndrome
In this study, American and South Korean researchers isolated cannabinoid (CB1) receptor antagonists that can suppress the appetite from Morus alba. Their findings regarding the compounds’ anti-obesity effects were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The prevalence of obesity is increasing rapidly worldwide, making the disease a global health burden with limited treatment options. Research on anti-obesity […]
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