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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
07/31/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The potential of mulberry for managing symptoms of diabetes mellitus
In this review, researchers from different universities in China systematically summarized the chemical composition of mulberry from the genus Morus and the pharmacological effects of each of its medicinal parts on diabetes mellitus. This article was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus is a serious metabolic disorder that is now considered a […]
07/29/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Physicochemical analysis and pesticide estimation of nutraceuticals from barley flour, flaxseed, and rice bran oil
In the present study, researchers from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology in India extracted various nutraceuticals from barley flour, flaxseed, and rice bran oil, for characterization on several parameters. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. The researchers focused on beta-glucans, lignans, and gamma oryzanol concentrate […]
07/25/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Calotropis gigantea promotes the formation of synapses and neurites in the hippocampus
Researchers from Dongguk University Graduate School of Medicine and Pukyong National University in South Korea investigated the neuromodulatory effects of ethanol extracts obtained from the leaves of Calotropis gigantea, a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. C. gigantea, commonly known […]
07/25/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Optimization of methods used to extract polyphenols from dried rosemary leaves
In this study, researchers from the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research and Islamic Azad University in Iran optimized conditions used in heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction of polyphenols from rosemary leaves through response surface methodology. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. Rosemary leaves are known to have antioxidant […]
07/18/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Soy isoflavone consumption linked to risk of Kawasaki disease
Researchers from the U.S. investigated the link between the risk of Kawasaki disease (KD) and dietary soy and isoflavone consumption. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. KD is defined as acute vasculitis that affects children. Its incidence varies according to ethnicity and is highest in Asian populations. While genetic differences […]
07/09/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
B-type proanthocyanidins in Masson’s pine bark extract show antioxidant and antitumor properties
Pinus massoniana or Masson’s pine is a tree found in China and Taiwan. The different parts of this tree are used in traditional Chinese medicine to make remedies for various ailments, such as those that the skin and respiratory system. In a review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Tongji University School of Medicine in China focused on […]
07/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Which is better, quinoa or oatmeal? Comparison of health benefits, nutrients
Substitutes for white rice are staples of a healthy diet. They come mostly in the form of whole grains, which provide complex carbohydrates like dietary fiber and other nutrients. Classic examples of white rice substitutes are barley, oats, and a nutritious, gluten-free seed called quinoa. Quinoa is considered a superfood that is on par with whole grains in terms of […]
07/01/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Sulforaphane found to trigger apoptosis in human colon cancer cells
In this study, researchers from China Medical University in Taiwan investigated the anticancer activity of sulforaphane (SFN), a plant compound present in cruciferous vegetables. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. SFN is an isothiocyanate that possesses antitumor and chemopreventive activity. However, previous studies have not yet explored […]
06/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Phytocompounds in pigeon pea offer therapeutic potential against multiple diseases
In this study, researchers from Kerala Agricultural University in India investigated the potential of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, against chronic inflammatory diseases, malaria, measles, and sickle cell disease. Their investigation of the molecular mechanisms behind its reported therapeutic activities was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers […]
05/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The effects of quercetin on intestinal and vascular smooth muscle
In this study, researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada investigated quercetin and its effect on gallbladder smooth muscle, in particular, if it could relax gallbladder smooth muscles. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Quercetin is a phytoestrogen and a flavonoid that can relax intestinal and vascular smooth muscle. […]
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