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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
03/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Microalgae are “untapped” sources of beneficial nutrients
Humans have been consuming microalgae for centuries. According to Spanish chroniclers, the Aztecs collected blue-green masses — now identified as the cyanobacterium, Spirulina — from lakes and used them for food. In China, different Nostoc species like N. commune (star jelly) and N. flagelliforme (fat choy) are known as traditional foods. People in other Asian countries […]
03/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can the flatcrown tree be the answer to Gram-negative superbugs?
Gram-negative bacteria, which are classified based on the color (red) they turn to after Gram staining, can be found everywhere, even in the human gut. Many known bacterial pathogens are Gram-negative, such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Chlamydia trachomatis and Vibrio cholerae. According to studies, Gram-negative bacteria are inherently resistant to macrolide antibiotics, which are widely used to […]
03/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A compound in brown seaweed helps manage symptoms of diabetes – study
Edible seaweed, also known as sea vegetables, are often associated with Asian cuisine. These marine algae have been used since ancient times as traditional food and medicine. Besides being low in calories, seaweed are also a rich source of essential nutrients. Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), a common variety of seaweed and considered one of the healthiest, is […]
02/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A compound in five-flavor fruit can protect the liver, says research
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the name given to a common disorder in which the livers of people who drink little to no alcohol accumulate excess fat. While largely harmless in its early stages, NAFLD can become a serious health problem if it worsens. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of NAFLD is a huge […]
02/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What are the health benefits of hibiscus leaves?
The genus Corchorus consists of about 40 to 100 different species of plants that belong to the Malvaceae or hibiscus family. The most well-known Corchorus plants, namely, C. olitorius and C. capsularis, are the main sources of the fiber, jute. Jute is obtained from the inner bast tissue of a Corchorus plant’s stem and is used to make […]
02/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This ginger compound stops pancreatic cancer cells from spreading
Plants from the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family contain an active compound that is known for its anti-tumor properties. Called B-elemene, this liquid-soluble sesquiterpene not only induces cancer cell death, but also cell cycle arrest at different stages, depending on the type of tumor. In a recent study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University explored the mechanism behind […]
02/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Applying biofertilizers can increase growth of Panax ginseng
Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences analyzed the changes in soil microbial communities under biofertilizer treatment and evaluated the effects of biofertilizers on potentially harmful taxa to Panax ginseng. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. P. ginseng is widely used as a functional food and traditional Chinese medicine. […]
02/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Berberine a “multipotent” therapy for reducing risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from Hong Kong and Macau conducted a systematic review to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of berberine. Their article was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex disease driven by multiple factors. Therapeutic strategies based on decreasing the amount of B-amyloid in the brain have failed in clinical trials, suggesting […]
02/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Curcumin enhances bioavailability of green tea flavonoids
Researchers from Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy and Research in India investigated whether curcumin from turmeric can enhance permeability and bioavailability of EGCG for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Green tea is rich in polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins. Among the main catechins in green […]
02/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cudrania tricuspidata extract found to have protective effects against oxidative stress-induced liver injury
South Korean researchers examined the ability of Cudrania tricuspidata leaf extracts (CTEs) to protect against oxidative stress-mediated liver injury in vitro and in vivo. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The fruits, leaves and roots of C. tricuspidata contain large amounts of vitamins B and C and flavonoids. These nutrients allow it to exhibit […]
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