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09/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study investigates the effect of kurozu supplementation on visceral fat accumulation
Japanese researchers examined the effect of a dietary supplement containing kurozu (black vinegar) concentrate on human visceral fat accumulation. They reported their findings in an article published in the Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers administered the supplement containing kurozu concentrate orally to sixteen participants for eight weeks. The low-dose group received 500 […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The effects of capsaicin on fat accumulation and oxidative stress induced by alcohol and a high-fat diet
In this study, Japanese researchers investigated the effects of capsaicin from chili peppers on fat accumulation and oxidative stress in rats fed a high-fat diet and alcohol. Their findings were published in the Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For their experiment, the researchers fed four-week-old rats experimental diets for four weeks. These rats were […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Preconditioning maize seeds in ozonated water improves initial development of seedlings
In this study, researchers at the University of Brasilia evaluated the physiological and sanitary quality of maize seeds preconditioned in ozonated water. Their findings were published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola e Ambiental. Controlled hydration of seeds is a method of physiological conditioning used to improve seed performance in the field. Aeration using ozone gas is […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the antioxidant activity of Satureja hortensis essential oil for food applications
Algerian researchers investigated the potential of Satureja hortensis (summer savory) essential oil to extend the shelf life of liquid egg products. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. The researchers used gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to characterize S. hortensis essential oil extracted by hydrodistillation. They found that it contained carvacrol (54.2 […]
09/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Extracts from 4 herbal plants exhibit anti-inflammatory properties
Researchers at the University of Central Florida evaluated the anti-inflammatory activities of aqueous extracts derived from holy basil leaf, sesame seed, long pepper and cubeb pepper. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Plant extracts are gaining traction as anti-inflammatory agents. Holy basil, sesame seed, long pepper and cubeb pepper are […]
09/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Fermented green tea can control adiposity and lipid metabolism, effectively ameliorating obesity
South Korean researchers examined the effects of fermented green tea extract on the differentiation of fat cells (adipogenesis) and the synthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis). They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Green tea is known for its beneficial effects on metabolic health. It is known to alleviate metabolic […]
08/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Saline water found to improve yield and quality of cherry tomatoes
Fresh water is an important resource that the world has a very limited supply of. According to experts, 98 percent of the world’s water is salt water, and only two percent is fresh water. But of that two percent, 87 percent is locked up in ice and glaciers and 12 percent is in the ground, […]
08/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring biofortification of beans with zinc to combat deficiency
In this review, South African researchers discuss the causes of zinc deficiency, which has become prevalent in low-income families in South Africa. They also explore possible solutions to this, such as the biofortification of locally-preferred common bean cultivars. This article was published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. In […]
08/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cadmium and zinc exhibited strong bioaccumulation and mobility capacity from soil to rice
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the bioaccumulation and transfer of heavy metals from soil to plants, as well as the effects of soil properties on these events. They reported their findings in an article published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. The researchers conducted their study on a […]
08/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organically grown potatoes have better microelement content than potatoes grown using conventional and integrated systems
In this study, researchers at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn in Poland investigated the effect of different production systems (i.e., conventional, integrated and organic) on the micronutrient and trace element content of tubers belonging to very early, early and medium-early maturing potato cultivars. Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section […]
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