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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
04/18/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Spinach: An easy and delicious way to reduce your risk of heart disease
Just about everyone is familiar with Popeye, the sailor who packs a spinach-powered punch. It’s also a trick that parents (and grandparents) have used for decades to convince their children to eat their vegetables. It turns out, there’s truth behind those colossal punches. Spinach, according to multiple studies, offers a bevy of health benefits – from better […]
04/18/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Flour derived from seaweed and carob could be used to make antioxidant-rich bread
A recent study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Nutrition identified two potential ingredients for fortified bread. In the multi-university study, researchers looked at byproducts from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) and seaweeds as potential ingredients for fortified flour. Researchers studied seven types of seaweed to determine which was optimum for breadmaking. The results revealed that […]
04/15/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Daidzein, found in soy, helps stimulate cell proliferation by altering cell cycle distribution
Chinese researchers found that daidzein, a natural soy isoflavone, promotes osteogenesis thorough proliferation, differentiation, and anti-apoptosis of osteoblasts. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Earlier studies have pointed out that daidzein has a structure similar to estradiol and exhibits protective effects against osteoporosis. These studies, however, do not clarify the molecular mechanisms […]
03/25/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Examining the antidepressant activity of curcumin
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), could potentially contain therapeutic properties against major depressive disorder. This finding, which appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was the result of a meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of curcumin in addressing the condition. For the review, the authors used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses […]
03/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Just 9 tbsp of olive oil a week can improve erectile dysfunction by up to 40%
Men suffering from erectile dysfunction may find an ally in olive oil, a study in the journal Circulation suggests. In their study, researchers from the University of Athens have found that just nine tablespoons of olive oil can greatly improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction by as much as 40 percent. This is much better than the effects […]
02/16/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Study confirms the medicinal potential of gargal in protecting heart health
Researchers from the Mie University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan have found that gargal (Grifola gargal), can improve symptoms of atherosclerosis. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Food, investigated that anti-atherogenic potential of gargal mushrooms in vivo. ApoE lipoprotein-deficient mice were treated with angiotensin II to induce atherosclerosis. The team then prepared a Grifola gargal extract (GGE), […]
02/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Eat more artichokes! Their leaves contain powerful compounds that protect you from diabetes
People who are at risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders would do well to add artichokes (Cynara scolymus) in their diet to lower their chances of getting the disease, according to researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia. In their study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team looked at the […]
01/27/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Easily boost your immune system by eating more pomegranates, study concludes
Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are indeed one of the healthiest foods on the planet. In fact, a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine noted that the bright red seeds of the fruit provide a bevy of benefits. Scientists from King Saud University concluded that pomegranates can boost the immune system and treat diseases such as malaria. For their […]
01/22/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Following a diet that is rich in vegetables may lower your risk for hypertension
People who follow a vegetarian diet are less likely to develop hypertension than those who do not, according to a study published in the Journal of Hypertension. In the study, researchers from National Taiwan University looked at how this type of diet affects blood pressure, as well as other biological markers for chronic disease. The cohort study […]
01/16/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Pomegranates are a delicious way to reduce oxidative stress
Researchers from King Saud University have found that pomegranates (Punica granatum) contain anti-malaria properties which boost immune responses. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the anti-protozoal properties of the fruit in malaria-induced animal models. The mice were assigned into three groups: a vehicle control, those infected with Plasmodium chabaudi-parasitized red blood cells; and […]
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