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02/27/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Researchers reveal how the common curry spice turmeric kills colon cancer cells
Turmeric packs a powerful punch against cancer. This spice, which is commonly used to make curry, is known not just for its distinct taste but also for its various pharmacological activities. Most of its beneficial effects can be attributed to a compound called curcumin. Recently, researchers from the Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Institute of Science and Technology showed that this compound […]
02/26/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Scientists look at the potential of red peppers for creating new bioactive compounds
Red peppers (Capsicum baccatum) do more than just adding spice to your life. A recent study by researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre in Brazil showed that compounds found in red peppers have potent antiadhesive and antibiofilm activities. These are important for the treatment and prevention of some […]
02/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Overweight women greatly benefit from drinking green tea
Obesity is a global epidemic that affects more than 650 million adults in the world. If it isn’t managed properly, this condition can lead to the development of health problems, such as cardiovascular disease. This outcome is partially attributed to the high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) often associated with obesity. Although there are conventional drugs that […]
02/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Here’s why diabetics should eat more chili peppers, according to scientists
Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are used across the globe as an ingredient for spicy foods. Their hot pungent taste is attributed to a compound called capsaicin. However, there’s so much more to this compound than the kick that it gives to food. Researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Shadan College of Pharmacy, and Geethanjali College of Pharmacy in India have found […]
02/23/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
What you eat affects how you think: The connection between your gut and your brain
People often underestimate the effects that their diet has on the brain. However, there is a growing body of evidence that highlights the clear connection between the gut and the brain. This is often dubbed as the gut-brain axis. Recent studies on this matter focused on the effects of a high-salt diet on brain health. For a long […]
02/22/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Understanding how dietary flavonoids eliminate inorganic arsenic from the body
A recent study by researchers from the U.S. and Mexico showed that certain dietary flavonoids have potent detoxifying properties. This finding, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, was based on the increased amount of inorganic arsenic excreted after flavonoid intake. Exposure to inorganic arsenic increases the risk of various diseases, including cancer. Glutathione plays […]
02/22/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Can curcumin induce apoptosis in colon cancer cells?
Researchers from the Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Institute of Science and Technology have found a potential natural remedy for colon cancer in curcumin. Their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, showed that this compound can induce apoptosis in colon cancer cells. Curcumin is a polyphenol commonly found in turmeric. It is known for having many […]
02/20/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Red peppers are a potential source of innovative bioactive compounds
A team of researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre has found that bioactive compounds in red pepper (Capsicum baccatum) have anti-adhesive and antibiofilm properties. This finding, which was published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products, shows the potential use of red […]
02/17/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Scientists confirm link between eating organic food and a reduced cancer risk
Organic foods have become increasingly popular over the last few years. However, there are still some people who aren’t convinced that they should shell out a few extra bucks on organic foods. If you’re one of those people, you might start rethinking your decisions now. A recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that people […]
02/16/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Curcumin found to be a safe and inexpensive alternative for treating IBD
A review by scientists from various research institutes in Sao Paulo, Brazil showed that curcumin has potential use as a natural remedy against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This finding, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, was based on the potent anti-inflammatory properties exhibited by curcumin in multiple studies. IBDs like Crohn’s disease […]
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