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05/25/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Boost your skin health with astaxanthin, a potent natural antioxidant
Many skincare products often promise youthful vitality or youthful appearance with continued use, but not all of them can deliver. Some products make a lot of questionable claims, but the potent substance astaxanthin has stood up to rigorous testing. Astaxanthin also shows a lot of promise in reducing the signs of skin aging and helping your skin […]
02/16/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Aloe vera: a holistic staple throughout history
For thousands of years, aloe vera has been used to support health and wellness – and for very good reasons. Whether it’s used as a topical gel or ingested, aloe vera is highly regarded as one of the most powerful plants to naturally help the human body. Recent studies have explored how aloe vera made a massive impact on […]
02/01/2022
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By Franz Walker
Chaparral herb found to prevent oral diseases caused by oxidative stress
Larrea divaricata, more commonly known as chaparral, is a plant widely used in South American folk medicine because of its anti-inflammatory properties. With that in mind, a group of researchers conducted a study on whether an aqueous extract can be used to treat oxidative stress in the submandibular glands of diabetic rats. Previous studies have […]
01/05/2022
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By Kevin Hughes
Quercetin: A flavonoid that fights COVID like hydroxychloroquine
Quercetin is a flavonoid, a naturally occurring pigment found in many plants and foods like onions, green tea, apples, red leaf lettuce and berries. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce swelling, regulate blood sugar and lower the risk of heart disease. Modern Discontent, an independent publisher of scientific papers on the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), posted a […]
10/05/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Bioactive compounds in pomegranate peel can protect against bacterial infection, says study
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have found a novel use for pomegranate peels. In their report, published in the journal Nutrition Research, they revealed that pomegranate peels – considered to be an agricultural waste – have potential antibacterial properties. Phenolic compounds exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant activity Pomegranates are known for their impressive health benefits, which range from […]
04/28/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lycopene is a promising nutrient that can prevent gastric diseases associated with H. pylori
Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium that grows in your digestive tract. An opportunistic pathogen, it is considered to be the most successful colonizer of the human gastrointestinal tract, infecting the stomachs of roughly 60 percent of the world’s adult population. H. pylori often infects the stomach during childhood and is well-known for causing peptic ulcers. These gastric […]
09/02/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Antioxidant found in green tea could be the key to eliminating antibiotic resistant bacteria
A natural plant compound may hold the secret to eliminating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, suggested a study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology. Researchers from the United Kingdom and Germany said that an antioxidant in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), helps restore the effectivity of medications used to treat bacterial infections. EGCG is a plant compound that is linked […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crescent-cup liverwort shows promise as a treatment for diabetes
Crescent-cup liverwort, scientifically known as Lunularia cruciata is a small, non-vascular plant that’s native to the region around the Mediterranean. Named for the shape of its cups — structures that contain cells called gemmae that enable it to reproduce asexually — crescent-cup liverwort is a forest dweller that germinates on moist surfaces. Together with mosses and hornworts, liverworts […]
07/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Comparing the phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties of naturally grown and in vitro grown Lunularia cruciata
Indian researchers compared the pharmacological properties and phytochemical composition of naturally grown and in vitro grown Lunularia cruciata (crescent-cup liverwort). Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Investigations on the beneficial properties and components of bryophytes have long been neglected because of the difficulty of collecting ample amounts of samples, the […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the benefits of chicoric acid: How can this antioxidant be used in functional food?
Chicoric acid is a useful plant compound that is present in the roots of many plants, especially those that grow in the Mediterranean region. These plants have been used as alternative medicines or as food supplements for many years. The most abundant sources of chicoric acid include the roots of the flowering herbs, chicory (Cichorium intybus) […]
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