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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
05/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Consumption of dairy foods, red meat and processed meat has varied health implications at key life stages
In this review, a researcher from the University of Reading in the U.K. examines the role of dairy foods and red meat at key life stages in terms of their ability to reduce or increase chronic disease risk. This article, which includes a discussion about recent meta-analyses and updated reports on the associations between dairy foods, […]
05/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Olive byproducts, when added to sunflower oil, can improve oxidative stability
The role of antioxidants is not just restricted to your body, it extends to the food that you eat. Just as they protect your cells from oxidative damage, antioxidants also protect food from spoilage caused by oxidation. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Abant Izzet Baysal University in Turkey investigated the possible application of olive mill wastewater […]
05/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Natural food sources, fortified foods, dietary supplements are necessary to improve nutrient profile in the elderly
This observational study was conducted by European researchers to describe the current micronutrient intakes of Dutch elderly and to identify the contribution of nutrient-dense foods, fortified foods, and dietary supplements to the intake of micronutrients that are often inadequately consumed in Dutch elderly. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. As people age, they require a […]
05/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Apple extract can promote stem cell regeneration and help maintain homeostasis
In this study published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea investigated the proliferative effect of apple ethanol extract on human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) and human cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (CB-MSCs). They also identified the possible molecular mechanisms behind its beneficial effects. Tissue regeneration using adult stem […]
05/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Could galangal be the next functional superfood?
Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal, is a highly valued medicinal plant that is also cultivated as a spice in some tropical countries, such as India and Malaysia. K. galanga belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae and is one of the most important plants in the industry due to its many applications. Recently, researchers […]
05/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Gotta love the love apple: It prevents osteosarcoma from spreading
Paris polyphylla, also known as love apple, is a perennial herb that can be found mostly in South East Asia. This medicinal plant is a member of the Melanthiaceae family and it has found wide usage in traditional Chinese medicine. According to studies, P. polyphylla possesses antimicrobial, anti-tumor, and anticancer properties. To determine its potential as […]
05/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
ALA-DAG intake beneficial for obesity prevention
In this study, researchers from Japan compared alpha-linolenic acid-enriched diacylglycerol (ALA-DAG) consumption with alpha-linolenic acid-enriched triacylglycerol (ALA-TAG) consumption in humans and examined their effects on fat metabolism and body weight. Their results, which included the effects of acylglycerol structure on fat metabolism in humans, were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Fat metabolism is an […]
05/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This overlooked member of the citrus family has antioxidant, antidiabetes, and anticancer properties
Melicope lunu-ankenda (ML), also known as Euodia lunuankenda, is a member of the citrus family Rutaceae. It is a shrub native to tropical Asia and is used for food and medicine in many countries. In a recent study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, researchers from the Universiti Putra Malaysia examined this plant to determine its medicinal properties. Their findings revealed that […]
05/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can the keto diet be used to treat Alzheimer’s?
Researchers from the University of Regensburg in Germany recently reviewed the findings of preclinical studies and clinical trials which focused on the efficacy of ketogenic diets in treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Results from different trials suggested that ketogenic diets could halt the progression of AD by counteracting the impaired glucose uptake and metabolism that precedes the onset […]
05/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Chicoric acid, a polyphenol found in many vegetables, is packed with many health benefits
Many plants that are used as food are rich in substances called phytonutrients, which are beneficial to human health. These phytonutrients possess biological properties that can potentially treat or prevent diseases. One example of a food-sourced phytonutrient is chicoric acid, also spelled cichoric acid, a polyphenol found in abundance in the leaves of the herbaceous […]
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