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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
11/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Peroxynitrite: A dangerous link between GMOs and Wi-Fi
People are living in dangerous times – that much is a given. But what people don’t know is that these “dangers” are already closeby, chief of which are poor diet and lifestyle choices. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in fact, identifies the two as primary drivers for chronic illnesses, which include heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. […]
10/31/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Nuts for better brain health: Study reveals snacking on nuts during pregnancy can help improve brain development in children
Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that pregnant women who consume a nut-rich diet get all of its heart-healthy benefits – and then some. In their study, which was published in the European Journal of Epidemiology, the team noted that a maternal diet rich in nuts during the first trimester of pregnancy could improve […]
09/27/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Pumpkin seeds found to lower blood sugar levels
The phrase “big things come in small packages” could very well be talking about pumpkin seeds. The flat, oval-shaped seeds are equal parts healthy and delicious, making them a great addition to soups, salads, and desserts. Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the U.K. revealed that these seeds can even help manage blood sugar levels in people […]
09/16/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Get a nutty treat and improve your cholesterol levels with tartary buckwheat
In a recent study which appeared in Nutrition Research, researchers from China found that tartary buckwheat, a crop widely grown in Asia, can help improve insulin levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. They also revealed that eating this type of buckwheat can lead to reduced bad cholesterol levels. To test whether tartary buckwheat can help with insulin […]
09/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists recommend vitamin D supplementation for people with chronic kidney disease
Patients suffering from chronic kidney disease should take vitamin D supplements to improve their mineral intake and prevent complications, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. An international team from India and the U.K. investigated whether taking in cholecalciferol – the most widely known form of vitamin D – can improve biomarkers […]
07/27/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Unique probiotic yeast can help prevent colorectal cancer, says study
Pichia kudriavzevii, a probiotic yeast found in fermented dairy products and tea, potentially holds anti-cancer properties, according to researchers from Iran’s Tabriz University of Medical Science. The study, which appeared in the journal Nutrition Research, looked at the apoptotic effects of P. kudriavzevii As-12 supernatant – the residual liquid produced after centrifugation against different colorectal […]
07/12/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Certain compounds in milk can protect against hypertension – study
Milk contains bioactive peptides that possess anti-hypertensive properties, a study in the journal Nutrition Research shows. In their paper, researchers from Serbia’s University of Novi Sad and Finland’s Abo Akademi University noted that this discovery is significant in food technology, especially when it comes to developing functional food for those at risk of hypertension. The research team, in particular, […]
07/09/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Compound in lemons found to protect against epileptic seizures
Our overall health relies heavily on the foods that we eat. In a multi-university study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea revealed that hesperetin, a compound present in citrus fruits, can prevent seizures caused by temporal lobe epilepsy. Understanding temporal lobe epilepsy Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures. In […]
07/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Probiotic yeast induces apoptosis in colon cancer cells
Researchers from the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran suggest that Pichia kudriavzevii AS-12 has potential anti-cancer activity. They published their results in the journal Nutrition Research. The researchers worked under the paradigm that gut microbiota plays an important role in the development of cancer. In the study, they proffered that metabolites from P. kudriavzevii […]
07/03/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists study the anti-methanogenic potential of medicinal plant extracts
People have long used medicinal plants to treat various diseases. Researchers from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, however, found an interesting application for these benefits. In their article, which appeared in the journal Animal Production Science, the team suggested using these plants to reduce methane production, as well as subsequent emission, from cows. […]
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