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07/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Reishi mushroom powder is an effective treatment for mouth ulcers
The medicinal mushroom known as “Reishi ” in Japan was the subject of a recent Chinese study on alternative treatments for recurrent oral ulceration (ROU). The results showed that freeze-dried reishi mushroom powder provided effective treatment for the most prevalent mouth ulcer disease in the world. ROU is considered an autoimmune disease. It is a […]
07/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Analyzing the hepatoprotective activity of garden cress
A recent Saudi study evaluated the garden cress (Lepidium sativum) for its ability to protect the liver from fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). They found that the plant’s ethanolic extract could provide a safe and effective means of managing hepatitis. King Saud University sponsored the investigation. The findings were published in the science journal BMC Complementary and […]
07/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Studying the anticancer potential of the common plum
A Pakistani study has evaluated the common plum with regards to its potential analgesic, antibacterial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and urease-inhibiting properties. It determined that infusing the edible gum with stabilized gold and silver nanoparticles allowed it to target many different diseases, tissues, and cell types at the same time. The study was conducted by researchers from the […]
07/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Fermented turmeric prevents memory loss caused by oxidative stress and inflammation
Turmeric is a pretty powerful superfood on its own. As a fermented food product, it gains the power of probiotics as well. A Korean study showed that fermented turmeric can prevent memory loss that stems from oxidative stress and inflammation of key brain cells. Alzheimer’s disease is just one of the many neurodegenerative diseases that […]
07/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists reveal that restricting eating to a 12-hour window prevents obesity
Australian researchers report that restricting yourself to eating within a 12-hour window can help you avoid obesity. In an article on Health Medicine Network, the researchers show the results of a mice model where animals on a high-fat diet gained less weight when they were only allowed to eat during half the day. Mice are […]
07/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists study the neuroprotective effects of fermented Curcuma longa L. (turmeric)
Korean researchers relayed their findings on the neuroprotective properties of fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa L). Using a mouse model, they showed that pre-treatment with fermented C. longa could mitigate memory impairment caused by scopolamine amnesia, as well as protect brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. The study was sponsored and conducted by Keimyung University. […]
07/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Investigating the influence of two probiotics in preventing cadmium toxicity
Iranian scientists constructed a rat model to study the effect of two probiotics plus a prebiotic on cadmium (Cd), a heavy metal that is harmful to humans. They reported that the synbiotic – a synergistic combination of probiotics and prebiotics – protected rats against the toxic effects of cadmium, which includes oxidative stress on the liver […]
06/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Nutritionists use ozone gas to make tastier wheat flour
As part of the increasing drive towards natural ingredients and healthier diets, Chinese researchers sought out alternatives for the chemical oxidants used to bleach flour and condition bread dough. They announced that ozone treatment was a cleaner, healthier, and tastier way to oxidize wheat flour for baking steamed bread. Traditional oxidizing agents for flour include azodicarbonamide, benzoyl […]
06/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A flavonoid in fruits and vegetables found to prevent hepatitis B
Naringenin is a dietary flavonoid present in many fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Taiwanese researchers believe this phytochemical can stop the hepatitis B virus (HBV) from causing hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The virus spreads by infecting the host DNA with the HBV X protein (HBx). Even as the liver heals following every instance of hepatitis, the malevolent […]
06/26/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hailed by traditional Chinese healers as an “immortal health elixir,” kombucha is one of the best beverages for health
For 2,000 years, kombucha has been imbibed as a healthy beverage in the East. Traditional Chinese medicine called the fermented sweetened tea the “immortal health elixir” for its many benefits. A Spanish study determined that the various bio-active compounds in this fascinating superfood work together to support human health. Bio-active compounds are not strictly nutrients since […]
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