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03/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Animal study reveals that Chinese mulberry demonstrates protective effects against liver injuries caused by oxidative stress

Cudrania tricuspidata, commonly known as Chinese mulberry or mandarin melon berry, is a small, cold-hardy tree that’s been used as a source of food and medicine in China for thousands of years. Today, it is grown in different parts of the world and is known for its red raspberry-like fruits, which ripen in late summer. […]

03/06/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Philippines and Singapore look into COCONUT OIL molecules as potential cures for the coronavirus

Coconut oil has been widely marketed as a superfood that provides a range of health benefits – from improving heart health to boosting brain function. Now, researchers from Singapore and the Philippines are exploring its potential use as a treatment for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency […]

03/05/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin C infusions being studied in China as possible treatment for coronavirus-related pneumonia

Novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world, and while authorities scramble to try to contain its spread, some Wuhan doctors are turning to vitamin C infusion therapy to help fight the outbreak. With cases numbering in the hundreds of thousands around the world and a rising death toll, such a therapy could prove very […]

03/04/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

How can pumpkin seeds help men with BPH? Pilot study breaks it down

Men in their 50s and 60s are prone to a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Defined as the enlargement of the prostate gland, this condition is very common and affects up to 90 percent of men over the age of 80. Although BPH is not cancer and does not lead to cancer, it is […]

03/03/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A compound in brown seaweed helps manage symptoms of diabetes – study

Edible seaweed, also known as sea vegetables, are often associated with Asian cuisine. These marine algae have been used since ancient times as traditional food and medicine. Besides being low in calories, seaweed are also a rich source of essential nutrients. Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), a common variety of seaweed and considered one of the healthiest, is […]

03/02/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Study: Consuming Aronia berries boosts heart health and improves cholesterol levels

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in certain foods and created by the liver. While the body needs some cholesterol to maintain proper function, too much of the bad type of cholesterol — also known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — may lead to some drastic consequences. This substance can build up in blood vessel […]

03/02/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers identify 3 antioxidants that help minimize inflammation in heart failure patients

Antioxidants protect your cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. According to a study, three antioxidants, namely vitamins C and E and alpha-lipoic acid, help reduce inflammation in patients with heart failure. The findings of this double-blind, crossover study were presented at Experimental Biology 2019 in Orlando. Free radicals and heart health When free radicals […]

02/26/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Tart cherry supplements and juice can help lower heart disease and Type 2 diabetes risk, advise researchers

According to a recent study, tart cherry juice and supplements can help people with metabolic syndrome. A team of researchers from the University of Hertfordshire in the U.K. conducted a trial involving people with metabolic syndrome and found that consuming Montmorency tart cherries can reduce systolic blood pressure and insulin levels. What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a […]

02/24/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers: Young green barley can keep colon cancer at bay

A study from the Institute of Rural Health in Poland showed that green barley has anti-cancer potential, adding to its already long list of health benefits. In their paper, which appeared in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, the team reported that extracts from young green barley can prevent the spread of colon cancer cells without damaging […]

02/24/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Study: Curcumin enhances bioavailability of green tea flavonoids

Researchers from Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy and Research in India investigated whether curcumin from turmeric can enhance permeability and bioavailability of EGCG for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Green tea is rich in polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins. Among the main catechins in green […]

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