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11/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Clinical trials review confirms: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are an effective treatment for ADHD

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could soon be playing a therapeutic role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments. According to researcher and public health nutritionist Dr. Emma Derbyshire, these fatty acids are “an effective and safe treatment” for this common neurodevelopmental disorder. This was the conclusion Derbyshire came to in her major review article, published […]

11/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Younger than your age: Scientists identify superfood nutrient that makes your cells look and act younger

Has the secret to halting the aging process been unveiled? That certainly seems to be the case with the work done by researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Brighton. Together, the team of scientists has discovered a new method of rejuvenating inactive senescent cells, or cells that have lost the ability […]

10/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Rose hips found to reduce UTIs in women after a cesarean section

One of the most common postpartum infections is urinary tract infection (UTI), particularly among women who have had epidurals or catheters in their bladder. Fortunately, researchers from the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran may have found a solution to this exacerbating problem: rose hip supplements. Following previous in vitro studies that demonstrated the […]

10/24/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Taro Root: Everything you need to to know about this amazing food

You may have seen taro root in your grocery’s produce section, but may not have paid it much mind. This tan-colored tuber is as plain and unassuming a vegetable as they come. Yet as any health enthusiast will tell you, peel back the rough exterior and you get a nutrient-packed plant that can do wonders […]

09/30/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Agave fiber found to improve gut health, help maintain healthy weight

Supplementing with agave extract can lead to better gut health and even weight loss, claim the researchers behind a new study. Their findings, which have been published in Nutrients, suggested that agavins—a type of indigestible sugar derived from the agave plant—can balance out and diversify gut microbiota. For the purposes of their study, the researchers […]

09/28/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

More proof that deeply colored vegetables prevent cancer; purple potatoes found to stop tumors and inflammatory disease

The frequent consumption of purple potatoes can decrease the risk of colon cancer, claim the researchers of a compelling new study. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, the researchers came to this conclusion after they gave pigs a high-calorie diet that included purple potatoes. In doing so they found that the levels of a detrimental, pro-inflammatory protein […]

09/24/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Anti-cancer herb extract found to be ten times more effective when combined with aminolevulinic acid (ALA)

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) recently discovered the potential of using the anti-malarial drug artemisinin in combination with aminolevulinic acid (ALA) as a treatment for cancer. Specifically, they found that the anti-cancer properties of artemisinin are enhanced by the addition of ALA, a photosensitizer that can generate cancer cell-killing free radicals on […]

09/22/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Thiamine sources, health benefits and uses

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is an important water-soluble nutrient that is part of the vitamin B complex family, and is in fact the first B-complex vitamin to be discovered. Together with the other B-complex vitamins, thiamine regulates the functions of various body systems and organs. Furthermore, thiamine helps keep the body’s energy levels […]

09/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Rosmarinic acid sources, health benefits and uses

Rosmarinic acid is a polyphenolic compound that was first discovered in 1958 by Italian chemists M. L. Scarpatti and and G. Oriente, who isolated and characterized it from rosemary. In addition to rosemary, rosmarinic acid naturally occurs in other herbs that are known for their culinary and medicinal use like basil and lemon balm. Rosmarinic […]

09/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Turmeric confirmed again to dramatically reduce aches and pains in joints

Turmeric is a superfood that has long been hailed for its numerous health benefits, which many people swear by. English television presenter and journalist Kate Quilton may be the latest person to join that ever-growing roster. On Aug. 28, 2017, Quilton dedicated an entire segment of her show “Superfoods: The Real Story” to discuss the […]

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