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04/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Combining B-vitamins and omega-3s found to reduce risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s
A recent study by the University of Oxford discovered that a combination of B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids could lower the risk of dementia by reducing the rate at which the disease develops. Part of the Oxford Project to Investigate Memory and Ageing (OPTIMA), the study found that the interaction between the two nutrients is key […]
04/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Probiotics found to offset the detrimental effects of stress on the immune system
Given stress is bad for health while probiotics are good for the gut, Argentinean researchers decide to determine whether or not the latter can offset the former. Their experiment on stressed mice revealed that probiotic supplements could boost the immune system of the gut against infection. Stress conditions disrupt the natural balance of the body. These physiological changes […]
04/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Fungal strains in agriculture soils could have herbicide potential
Seeking natural herbicides that could reduce weeds in croplands without exerting negative effects on the environment, Nigerian researchers recently investigated fungal strains commonly found in agricultural soils. The University of Ilorin research team discovered two particular fungi – one of which is a cousin of the Penicillium fungi used to make the antibiotic penicillin – that could […]
03/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How boysenberries influence cholesterol metabolism and atherosclerosis
A Japanese study on boysenberries discovered that the fruit can reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the body by increasing the latter’s excretion in the small intestine. Furthermore, the researchers believe this bioactivity is a separate effect from the antioxidants that are present in the berry. Cardiovascular disease – a major cause of death in Japan – is mostly […]
03/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Native arbuscular mycorrhizal and phosphate-solubilizing fungi found to act as biofertilizer for coffee plants
In search of possible natural fertilizers, Mexican researchers studied the interplay of two different groups of fungi. According to their findings, published in the journal Agroforestry Systems, inoculating coffee plants with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and phosphate-solubilizing fungi led to higher phosphorus levels in the soil, which contributed to the healthy and quicker growth of the crop. The experiment was held under controlled conditions. Researchers adopted […]
03/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Harmful compounds from GenX, PFOA found in vegetables grown near a Dutch facility, similar to North Carolina
GenX contamination is not just an American problem. The potentially toxic chemical compound found in the groundwater around the Chemours plant in Bladen County, North Carolina has also been discovered in vegetables in the Netherlands, reported a Lafayette Observer article. In a video conference call with the North Carolina Science Advisory Board, a group of Dutch researchers reported […]
03/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Study assesses dementia risk reduction through intake of B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids
A study on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) emphasized the importance of nutrient-nutrient interaction in preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). According to its findings, MCI progression can be reduced through treatment with B-vitamins, but success depends on good levels of omega-3 fatty acids. The study was published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. Poor nutrition is one of the driving factors of dementia and […]
03/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Prebiotic fiber containing beta-glucan shows promise for leaky gut sufferers
A recently-developed prebiotic fiber rich in beta-glucan sugars could help patients who suffer from intestinal permeability. Recently tested by a Swedish team, the yeast-derived natural supplement promises to amend leaky gut, reported a NutraIngredients article. Developed by pharmaceutical company Biothera Inc. and produced by Kerry Group, Wellmune is a prebiotic dietary fiber made from bakers’ yeast. It is rich in beta-glucans, a group […]
03/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Gut microbiome found to be permanently distorted by H. pylori bacteria
The gastrointestinal microbiota is a flourishing environment for good bacteria and other microbes that contribute to human health. However, a study of Helicobacter pylori infections warns that the bacteria can permanently change gut flora by displacing good bacteria from the stomach. The new findings come from a group of Austrian researchers led by Dr. Christoph Steininger, an infectionologist from the Division […]
03/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Personalized nutrition on the rise in the sports and fitness community
From hobbyists to Olympic athletes to coaches, more and more members of the sports and fitness community are embracing personalized nutrition, reported a NutraIngredients article. Companies like Nestlé and Campbell’s Soup are investing millions of dollars into the rapidly-expanding sector. Olympians, professional sports players and coaches, Spartan racers, and serious amateur athletes are among the growing list […]
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