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02/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Enhancing the drought-tolerance of rice with natural plant compounds
In this study, researchers at Hiroshima University examined the effectiveness of vanillic acid (VA) and p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA) at increasing the drought-tolerance of rice cultivars, as well as their levels of beneficial compounds. Their findings were published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. For their experiment, the researchers used two rice cultivars, one drought-tolerant (Q8) and […]
01/18/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Boosting your quercetin intake found to have heart-protective effects
Heart disease is a serious condition that can greatly reduce your quality of life. It can lead to cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack that not only cause irreparable damage to survivors but also burden them with sky-high costs for emergency treatments like heart surgery. Fortunately, quercetin offers people with heart disease a more affordable alternative. Found in several fruits and […]
12/15/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Green tea compounds block key enzyme that allows coronavirus to replicate – study
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science shows that chemical compounds in green tea and other plant-based foods can block the activity of a key enzyme in the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) found that many polyphenols in these foods are able to inhibit the function of “main protease” […]
08/04/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Consuming more strawberries may help lower Alzheimer’s risk among the elderly
A study published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition found that a diet rich in vitamin C, anthocyanidin and flavonoid – nutrients plenty in strawberries – can help reduce Alzheimer’s disease among older people. The researchers from the Rush University Medical Center and Rush Insitute for Health Aging said that participants who ate strawberries more than once a week […]
08/03/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Eating more flavonoid-rich foods can stave off disease and lower cancer risk, advise researchers
It’s no secret that fresh, nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, salad greens and beans, among others, promote optimal health. Children are taught to eat them for a reason, and adults are expected to incorporate them into a balanced diet. The health benefits attributed to these foods are the result of the synergistic interactions of multiple essential […]
06/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
White mulberry can help with weight loss, study finds
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a tree native to China well-known for its use in traditional medicine. According to historical texts, Ancient Chinese healers made a tincture for toothache from the bark of the white mulberry tree and a remedy for colds and flu from white mulberry leaves. White mulberry fruits, on the other hand, served […]
06/04/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Eating apples and other flavonoid-rich foods lowers cancer and heart disease risk, researchers find
Apples are nutritious fruits. An old saying even suggests that eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It looks like this cliche may be scientifically-proven, after all. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, scientists looked into the health benefits of a flavonoid-rich diet. Their findings revealed that eating foods rich in these […]
06/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Morus alba (white mulberry) extracts can be used to suppress appetite and manage body weight
Researchers from the U.S. and South Korea ability of flavonoids from Morus alba (white mulberry) to inhibit cannabinoid (CB1) ligand binding and suppress appetite in rats and obese mice. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The global prevalence of obesity is increasing, making the disease a global burden with limited treatment options. […]
05/10/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Flavonoids from fruit can help protect you from viper venom
Flavonoids are active compounds produced by plants as part of their natural defense against microbial pathogens. In edible plants like vegetables, flavonoids serve as both pigments and regulators of their growth. Meanwhile in fruits and flowers, these useful compounds provide them with aroma and color. They also attract pollinators, eventually assisting in fruit dispersion, as […]
05/07/2020
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By Janine Acero
Fight off viral infections with the power of quercetin
Nowadays, a viral infection of any kind is seen as a serious threat, even the most common ones like a simple cold or the flu. As the world faces a public health crisis and medical assistance is limited, natural approaches for treating and preventing illnesses are being considered by more and more people. Take quercetin, for instance. Research suggests […]
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