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12/06/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Health benefits of sorrel leaves: An ancient remedy backed by modern science
Imagine a single herb that can boost energy, enhance digestion, help prevent cancer, strengthen bone and support immune system health. It may sound too good to be true, but sorrel leaves deliver on all these fronts and more. Revered in traditional medicine and increasingly studied in modern science, sorrel is a nutritional powerhouse with therapeutic […]
07/30/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
6 Reasons to eat more turnip greens, a lesser known nutritional powerhouse
Turnip greens are cruciferous vegetables that belong to the same family as kale and broccoli. Turnip greens refer to the dark leafy green tops of turnips which are often discarded. However, they are completely edible and, in fact, are among the healthiest vegetables you can eat. In terms of the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI), which is a measure of the […]
03/12/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Iron prevents anemia, but excess iron may be linked to health problems like diabetes, liver disease and heart problems
Iron is a vital mineral primarily found in red blood cells, and has many physiological roles to play in the human body. However, taking the right amount of iron is the key to its benefits. According to an international study published in the Public Library of Science Medicine, excess iron intake may increase the risk of […]
02/23/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Study: Excess iron may increase your risk of developing bacterial skin infections
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a key role in producing hemoglobin — a complex protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Aside from that, this mineral also has a wide variety of other beneficial effects on overall health, including eliminating fatigue, improving muscle strength, preventing anemia and […]
10/23/2019
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By Melissa Smith
A folate deficiency puts you at risk of several diseases, research finds
Folate, also referred to as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient obtained from many fruits and green leafy vegetables. Not getting enough of this B vitamin can lead to many health problems. One of these is fragile X syndrome, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy […]
12/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Lemongrass tea boosts the production of red blood cells, making it a great natural treatment for anemia
People with anemia may find that drinking lemongrass tea may benefit them. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) tea can help increase red blood cell production, making it a great natural treatment for anemia. Anemia is a condition in which the level of healthy red blood cells […]
12/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Lemongrass tea: A potential treatment for anemia?
Researchers from the University of Uyo and the University of Calabar in Nigeria found that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) tea can increase red blood cell production and could help treat anemia. In their study, they looked at the effects of lemongrass tea on hematologic indices in humans. For the study, the researchers recruited 105 participants aged […]
11/20/2018
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By Lance D Johanson
BOMBSHELL: USDA turns a blind eye to meat supply contaminated with banned pharmaceutical drugs
Sanderson Farms, the third largest poultry producer in the nation, advertises that their chicken is “natural” and “antibiotic-free.” Like many large meat producers, Sanderson Farms gets away with these false claims without receiving any enforceable scientific scrutiny from meat inspectors working for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Now, independent food safety organizations are […]
08/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Mango tree extract could prevent iron deficiency
Mangoes are well-known for their delicious and succulent fruit, but research has shown that the natural compounds of the bark could help maintain healthy levels of iron in your blood. An African study uncovered the anti-anemic potential of an aqueous extract from the mango tree bark. Iron is used by most metabolic processes in the […]
07/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The aqueous extract of mangoes demonstrates anti-anemic potential
An animal experiment with the stem bark of the mango tree (Mangifera indica) showed that the resulting aqueous extract could serve as a potential treatment for anemia. In the iron-deficient rat model, the extract boosted the activity of disaccharidases and improved the levels of iron in the blood. The University of Ilorin supported the study, […]
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