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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
04/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Red wine and dealcoholized red wine can defeat oral bacteria
Polyphenols are active plant compounds whose health-promoting activities are well-documented by studies. These secondary metabolites are produced by plants to boost their defenses against ultraviolet radiation and pathogens, indicating that they are natural antioxidants and antimicrobials. But these beneficial properties of polyphenols are not only applicable to plants. Multiple studies suggest that these compounds – which are […]
04/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Quercetin: A natural painkiller for people with IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine. It can be caused by a severe infection, inflammation or abnormal muscle contractions. Among the many symptoms of IBS, abdominal pain, coupled with either diarrhea or constipation, is the most common. People with IBS often report low health-related quality of life. Pain is […]
04/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Positive outcomes on gut motility after Melissa officinalis extract treatment
French researchers characterized a leaf extract obtained from Melissa officinalis and assessed its basal and spasmolytic properties ex vivo. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. M. officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, has been used for decades in the management of symptoms of digestive disorders. However, very little is known […]
04/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Mediterranean diet shown to reduce biomarkers of inflammation in NAFLD patients
Greek researchers studied the effects of the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) on the clinical, biochemical and inflammatory profile of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients with simple steatosis. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Diet is a modifiable key factor targeted in the prevention and management of NAFLD. To measure the effects of […]
04/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A closer look into the quality standards of Niger seeds, a source of nutritious oils
Guizotia abyssinica, locally known as ramtil or niger seed, is an annual plant that’s native to Ethiopia but is also widely used in India. This branched herb has an erect, stout stem and seeds that are said to be a rich source of edible oil. This edible oil possesses a high nutritional index and is used […]
04/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Quercetin demonstrates analgesic effect in post-inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome
Researchers from China and Hong Kong studied the effects of quercetin on visceral pain and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) availability in post-inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) rats. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Intestinal enterochromaffin (EC) cell hyperplasia and 5-HT availability play key roles in the pathogenesis of abdominal hypersensitivity caused by IBS. For their […]
04/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The health benefits of chicoric acid make it a potential ingredient in functional foods
Researchers from Jiangsu University in China and the University of Massachusetts summarized the findings of studies on chicoric acid and the mechanisms underlying its health benefits. Their review appeared in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Hydroxycinnamic acids have been used as medicines and nutraceuticals due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties. Chicoric acid, one of the […]
04/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crotons: Colorful houseplants and potent anti-fungal agents
Many plants from the genus Croton are known as ornamental indoor plants. They belong to the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family, one of the largest plant families consisting of about 7,500 different species. Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton), an ornamental shrub native to the South Pacific, is the most famous species of Croton and is grown for its different-colored leaves. Like garden croton, the Brazilian […]
04/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Comparing the biological activity of Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A. Nelson leaf and twig extracts with select berry extracts
Polish researchers investigated the antioxidant and anticoagulant properties of sea buckthorn twig and leaf extracts using various in vitro models. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Sea buckthorn (Elaeagnus rhamnoides, SBT) is a medicinal plant with a lot of therapeutic potential. The various bioactive compounds present in SBT berries are […]
04/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the effects of red wine and polyphenol-rich extracts on periodontal pathogens
Spanish researchers evaluated the antimicrobial activity of red wine and polyphenol-rich enological extracts against periodontal pathogens, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Fusobacterium nucleatum, as well as total bacteria growing in an in vitro oral biofilm static model. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Previous studies show that polyphenols are […]
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