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04/08/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Magnesium sulfate regulates anthocyanin accumulation in rice
Researchers from Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency noted that treating rice (Oryza sativa L. subsp. indica) with magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) regulate its anthocyanin content. The team published their results in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. Studies have reported that pericarp-pigmented rice grains are good sources of antioxidants. The team looked at methods to […]
03/14/2019
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By Ralph Flores
This hemp variety from Finland exhibits significant antioxidant properties thanks to its high flavonoid content
If there is such a thing as a “miracle plant,” the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.) would most likely be the main contender for the title, given its multiple health benefits. In a study in the journal Phytotherapy Research, a team at the University of Messina looked at the plant’s antioxidant properties, as well as the chemicals […]
03/14/2019
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By Ralph Flores
This medicinal mushroom shows promise in reducing symptoms of atherosclerosis
Gargal mushrooms (Grifola gargal) could one day be used as an alternative to prescription drugs for heart disease, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The research, led by a team from Mie University in Japan, found that the mushrooms can improve symptoms of atherosclerosis, a condition that often leads to cardiovascular disease. This finding, the […]
03/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Just 9 tbsp of olive oil a week can improve erectile dysfunction by up to 40%
Men suffering from erectile dysfunction may find an ally in olive oil, a study in the journal Circulation suggests. In their study, researchers from the University of Athens have found that just nine tablespoons of olive oil can greatly improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction by as much as 40 percent. This is much better than the effects […]
02/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Eat more artichokes! Their leaves contain powerful compounds that protect you from diabetes
People who are at risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders would do well to add artichokes (Cynara scolymus) in their diet to lower their chances of getting the disease, according to researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia. In their study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team looked at the […]
01/28/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Jackfruit seeds can be used as an alternative protein source
A study published in CyTA – Journal of Food has found that jackfruit seeds, which are often discarded in the production process, can be an alternative source of protein. The study, led by a team from the Autonomous University of Nayarit in Mexico, identified a protein isolate that can be derived from jackfruit seeds and used as […]
01/16/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Pomegranates are a delicious way to reduce oxidative stress
Researchers from King Saud University have found that pomegranates (Punica granatum) contain anti-malaria properties which boost immune responses. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the anti-protozoal properties of the fruit in malaria-induced animal models. The mice were assigned into three groups: a vehicle control, those infected with Plasmodium chabaudi-parasitized red blood cells; and […]
01/15/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Characterizing the functional properties of a protein isolate from jackfruit seeds
Researchers from the Autonomous University of Nayarit in Mexico have found that jackfruit seed contains a potential raw material for creating a protein isolate when exposed to ultrasound treatment. In their report, which appeared in CyTA – Journal of Food, the team looked at the process of making a protein isolate from jackfruit seeds and identifies its […]
01/14/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Artichoke leaves discovered to treat metabolic disorders
Researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia have found that the extract derived from artichoke leaves (Cynara scolymus) has anti-hyperglycemic properties. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the protective effects of an ethanol extract from the plant’s leaves in an alloxan-induced rat model for stress and organ dysfunction in the kidney, […]
01/13/2019
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By Ralph Flores
People who lack DHA are more prone to anger and hostility, studies show
If you find yourself in a crabby mood most of the time, it could be your body’s way of telling you that you’re not getting enough of a specific nutrient. According to research, people who do not consume enough of the omega-3 fatty acid called DHA are prone to various risk factors — including anger […]
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