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08/26/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Controlling carbonaceous rot in sesame seeds using natural alternatives
Sesame seeds that were inoculated with Trichoderma or in combination with Azospirillum brasilense are more resistant to infections caused by Macrophomina phaseolina, according to researchers from Paraguay. The study, published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, carried out two experiments that investigated the effects of these biological inoculants in sesame seeds. In the first experiment, researchers used a […]
08/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Plant-based omega 3s found to improve cholesterol in people with impaired glucose metabolism
A team of researchers has discovered that utilizing camelina oil can bring down levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and overall cholesterol for people with impaired glucose metabolism. The research broke down the relationship between camelina oil, fatty fish, and lean fish with blood lipid and glucose metabolism and low-grade inflammation. Camelina oil, which comes from a flowering plant known […]
08/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
From superfood to superspice: Latest health trends focus on the benefits of spices like cumin, turmeric, cayenne and cinnamon
The next best thing in food may very well be your spice rack. No longer just used for seasoning, spices are being recognized for their therapeutic value. In an article that appeared in the Daily Mail, six spices have been dubbed as the “in” food for 2018, with scientific literature to back them up: Turmeric – […]
08/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The sycamore fig: A powerful ally in preventing mental disorders caused by stress
Researchers have found that the sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) could be used to reverse that adverse effects caused by stress. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that the bark of the sycamore fig contains bioactive compounds that function similarly to antidepressants which can treat conditions brought about by an unpredictable chronic mild […]
08/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many vegetables, shows strong potential in treating intraocular cancer
A recent study has indicated that quercetin, a flavonol found in many vegetables, contains potent anti-cancer properties. The study, which appeared on BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, noted that the anti-cancer effect of quercetin was through inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. In earlier studies, researchers have found that quercetin exhibited anti-cancer effects against lung, cervical, […]
08/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Reducing stress-induced cognitive damage with the extract of the sycamore fig
The sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) contains antidepressant-like properties which can be used to treat chronic mild stress. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined this biological effect using a depression model in rats that were subjected to various assays. Researchers looked at whether the hydromethanolic extract of F. sycomorus stem bark can affect […]
08/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flour made from orchid tubers can protect the liver from drug-induced toxicity
A severe side effect of drug treatment is liver damage. In some cases, a specific medication that a physician may have prescribed to treat a disease may make it worse for your liver – the organ primarily responsible for purifying toxins in the blood. One such case is isoniazid, a commonly used drug for treating tuberculosis. While […]
08/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Could tea replace chemicals as a natural food colorant?
Nature is truly the gift that keeps on giving – if people know how to make use of these gifts. One such example is tea. People consume it the world over, but there are still parts of the plant that are typically discarded and considered waste from the supply chain. However, seemingly useless and extraneous materials […]
07/30/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Hesperidin, a natural flavonoid in citrus fruit, found to prevent photoaging
A recent study shows that hesperidin, a flavonoid commonly found in citrus fruits, can protect against skin degradation after exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. The paper, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also indicated that the flavonoid also prevented UVB-induced skin thickening, wrinkle formation, and inflammation. Hesperidin is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and […]
07/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The Chinese cucumber, also known as gac, is known for its medicinal and nutritional properties, including beta-carotene, lycopene, antioxidants
Gac – the fruit with a seemingly strange-sounding name – contains potentially healthy benefits, according to research. The study, conducted by researchers from Pandu College in India, was published in the journal Agroforestry Systems. The researchers evaluated the nutritional properties, as well as the antioxidant levels, of the gac plant (M. cochinchinensis Spreng., Cucurbitaceae). The findings indicated that the fruits of […]
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