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09/16/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
“Good” gut microbes thrive on certain ingredients in dietary fiber, reveals study
Fiber is considered essential for optimal gut health. But fiber is a complicated mixture of different components that can make it difficult to understand, so much so that scientists are just beginning to scratch the surface of fiber in light of its benefits for the gut. Nonetheless, emerging research suggests that some fibers could be more beneficial […]
09/04/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Chemicals in organophosphate pesticides cause brain damage: Study
Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides, a kind of pesticide considered toxic to humans, has been linked to impaired cognition and significant changes in the brain. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) and Stanford University found that teenagers exposed in utero to organophosphate pesticides demonstrated altered brain activities during tasks that required executive […]
08/14/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Introducing prebiotics to children helps diminish the negative effects of early life stress
Prebiotics, the fibers that feed the good bacteria in the gut, can protect children from the effects of early life stress (ELS), according to scientists from University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland and Mead Johnson Pediatric Nutrition Institute in Indiana and the Netherlands. Published in the European Journal of Neuroscience, their findings demonstrated that introducing prebiotics to mice that had […]
08/05/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
EFSA independent analysis reveals aspartame is a “neurotoxic additive”
Despite glaring health risks linked to aspartame, a chemical ingredient used in processed foods and drinks, authorities still consider the infamous sugar substitute safe for human consumption. But a pair of scientists from the University of Sussex in the U.K. sounded the alarm on unreliable studies declaring aspartame safe. In particular, the duo blasted a risk assessment […]
08/05/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Naturally prevent conditions like diabetes, heart disease and stroke with vitamin D and hormone support
Recent research from China has demonstrated that higher amounts of certain nutrients and hormones can slash the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of conditions that heighten the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. In a recent article published in the journal Menopause, Chinese scientists found that higher amounts of calcidiol (25-hydroxyvitamin D) and estrogen […]
07/30/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Enjoy a cuppa! Drinking tea daily found to boost brain health among the elderly
Tea is one of the most healthful drinks around the globe. Rich in essential nutrients and beneficial plant compounds, tea confers a host of health benefits, from a faster metabolism to a reduced risk of heart conditions. But there might be one more good reason to drink tea. In an article published in the journal Aging, […]
07/21/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study: Regular mushroom consumption can lead to lower prostate cancer risk
Regular mushroom consumption can lead to a 17 lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a team of researchers from Tohoku University’s School of Public Health in Japan. Lead author and doctoral student Shu Zhang noted that the cancer-fighting effects of mushrooms appeared to be more significant in men aged 50 and older. That said, Zhang clarified […]
07/17/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Eating organic apples offers health benefits for your gut microbiome, say researchers
Recent studies affirm that gut health is far more complex than scientists thought in the past. From better immune health to a reduced risk of cancer, the state of one’s gut affects more than just digestion. Nutritionists often recommend eating foods rich in fiber and beneficial microorganisms called probiotics for better gut health. But not all foods […]
07/17/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists eye blackberry polyphenols as potential cure for artery plaque buildup
Concentrated extracts of blackberries might be a safe and potent treatment for patients of smoke-related diseases, according to Gloria Salazar, an associate professor of nutrition at Florida State University. For her most recent and ongoing research, the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program of the Florida Department of Health conferred Salazar a grant of $805,409 to explore […]
07/17/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Tart cherry juice found to improve focus and cognitive function
Drinking tart cherry juice every day can help boost brain health and improve cognitive abilities among older adults, according to a team of scientists from the University of Delaware (UD). Published in the Food & Function journal, their findings demonstrated that the consumption of Montmorency tart cherry juice every day for three months leads to better memory, spatial memory […]
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