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News & Articles By Janine Acero
03/20/2020
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By Janine Acero
Antioxidants in Indian gooseberry help maintain cardiovascular health and boost immunity
Dietary supplements are made from different natural sources, but they have one common purpose: to support a person’s bodily functions and systems. Now, a recent study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine indicates that supplements made from amla extract (Indian gooseberry) can support cardiovascular health by improving endothelial function, reducing markers of oxidative stress […]
10/21/2019
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By Janine Acero
Can pumpkin seed extract help relieve the symptoms of enlarged prostate?
Men who are suffering from a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate may find relief from their symptoms with the humble pumpkin seed, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. European researchers investigated the effects of a supplement containing pumpkin seed extract on the symptoms of BPH. Marketed by […]
09/12/2019
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By Janine Acero
A banana a day keeps the doctor away? Study suggests wild banana species may have anti-diabetic properties
Dietary intervention is one of the most studied and most effective strategies for diabetes management. In a recent study, scientists from India looked into the anti-diabetic potential of a wild species of banana, particularly a compound called apiforol found in its seeds. Their findings appear in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. […]
05/23/2019
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By Janine Acero
Exploring the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of galangal
Researchers from India investigated the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of Kaempferia galanga L., commonly known as aromatic ginger. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. K. galanga L., known by other names such as Kacholam and Kencur, is a medicinal plant of India that is widely used in the preparation of […]
05/17/2019
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By Janine Acero
Good bacteria can boost gut health and lower your risk of developing colitis
Balance is the key to a healthy body. Consuming too few healthy foods or too many high-fat junk foods can jeopardize your health and increase your risk of developing serious diseases. To counteract these, researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea suggest using probiotics. Their study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, demonstrates the efficacy of probiotics in improving high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice by inhibiting NF-KB activation […]
05/02/2019
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By Janine Acero
Beach vitex fruit can induce apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells
Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia or beach vitex has been reported to induce apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells through the accumulation of oxygen species. The researchers aimed […]
04/30/2019
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By Janine Acero
Beneficial bacteria can help prevent colitis
Researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea evaluated the efficacy of the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis in treating or preventing high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. A balanced gut microbiota is an essential part of human metabolism. Prolonged consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD) elevates the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio and the […]
04/11/2019
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By Janine Acero
Arjun tree, long used in ethnomedicine, can also be used as a natural preservative
Researchers from India and New Zealand explored the potential of Terminalia arjuna as a novel natural preservative in meat products. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers used chevon sausages as a model system. They incorporated different levels of T. arjuna extracts: T1 (0.25 percent), T2 (0.50 percent) and T3 (0.75 percent). They assessed various lipid oxidative stability […]
04/09/2019
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By Janine Acero
Not just the gut: Probiotics and yogurt can protect against parasites, oxidative stress in the liver
The solution to parasitic infections lies in adding more bacteria to your body. Researchers from Egypt and Saudi Arabia studied the effects of probiotic or yogurt supplementation on oxidative stress and liver fibrosis in mice caused by the parasite Schistosoma mansoni. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Schistosomiasis is the most devastating […]
04/02/2019
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By Janine Acero
Researchers find that consuming blended protein supplements can improve energy malnutrition, muscle mass in leukemia patients
Cancer can accelerate the deterioration of a person’s body like no other. Researchers from China investigated the effects of ingesting a soy-whey protein blend on protein-energy absorption and muscle mass of patients with acute leukemia before they undergo treatment, and published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Patients with acute leukemia often exhibit severe protein-energy […]
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