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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
11/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Adzuki beans, one of the more popular legumes in East Asia, has been studied to have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
It’s unfortunate that not a lot of people know of adzuki beans. These beans are native to East Asia, where people consider them to be an important legume. In those regions, the beans are used as a natural sweetener, thanks to its distinct sweet and rich flavor. However, it’s not the ability to act as sweetener […]
11/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Virgin coconut oil improves your lipid profile
Coconut is known in some cultures as the “tree of life,” and it’s hard to argue against it. People have found a use for every part of the coconut tree, from the leaves down to its roots. It can be processed into many forms, from food and medicine to fuel, timber, and even oil. In a […]
11/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Why every diabetic should eat more cinnamon
Diabetes is a condition that affects over 400 million people around the world. That’s already a major problem; however, its prevalence is still rising, especially in middle- and low-income countries. If the disease is left unchecked, the World Health Organization estimates that by 2030, it will be the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. Interestingly enough, […]
11/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Adding probiotics to your fruit salad is a delicious way to enjoy a nutrient-dense meal
If you swear by eating fruits, you’re in luck: According to researchers from Brazil, you can add probiotics to your fruit salad to make a delicious and nutrient-packed alternative to functional foods. In their study, published in Food Science and Technology, the team investigated the potential of fruit salads to be used as carriers of the […]
10/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Mangoes for digestive health: A compound found in the fruit was found to be effective against H. pylori
The next big thing in cancer treatment might just come from a fruit we all know — mangoes. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that mangiferin, a bioactive compound found in mangoes, may reduce the likelihood of gastric cancer induced by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). In their study […]
10/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The neuroprotective effects of green tea supplementation in intracerebral hemorrhage in rats
Research suggests that green tea (Camellia sinensis) has a neuroprotective effect against neuromotor deficits and reduces instances of lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production during intracerebral hemorrhage. The study was published in the journal Neuroscience International. To determine the efficacy of green tea, researchers used a rat model that was treated with intra-striatum collagenase infusion to […]
10/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Taking the powder of the Java plum reduces the damage caused by a high-fat diet
A study by North South University researchers in Bangladesh shows that the Java plum (Syzygium cumini), a plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, can effectively prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress, as well as reduce the likelihood of inflammation and fibrosis in the liver. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also […]
10/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
How does virgin coconut oil improve your cholesterol levels?
Research led by scientists from Federal University in Nigeria has found that virgin coconut oil can improve lipid profile, based on animal studies. The study, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, investigated the effects of a diet supplemented with virgin coconut oil in vivo. Studies that validate the health benefits of virgin coconut oil are […]
10/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Buckthorn, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, found to protect against acute lung injury
Researchers have found an ingredient found in buckthorn that is capable of reducing acute lung injury, based on in vivo studies. Rhamnazin, a flavonoid found in the buckthorn plant, has already been known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, researchers from Changzhou Jintan District People’s Hospital in Jiangsu, China had also discovered that rhamnazin is also […]
10/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Better outcomes for knee surgery: Topical application of natural compounds from soybeans found to stimulate collagen, reducing adhesion in the knee
The future of knee surgery may be found in soybeans. That’s what Chinese researchers proposed in their study Reduction of intra-articular adhesion by topical application of daidzein following knee surgery in rabbits. The research, which was published in African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, explored the effects of daidzein, an isoflavone found in soybeans, […]
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