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08/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Thought of as a weed, research shows wild clary (wild sage) protects red blood cells

Researchers from Algeria have set their eyes on wild clary, a plant that is native to Europe and northern Africa, to unlock its potential therapeutic effects. The paper, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, studied the protective effect of the plant on red blood cells, its role in preventing the increase of […]

08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Fighting colorectal cancer with gut health: Certain probiotic bacteria, combined with broccoli, found to prevent and reduce tumors

Broccoli has a lot of health benefits and is a known cancer-fighting food, but according to a recent study, combining the vegetable with engineered probiotics can help kill colorectal cancer cells. Even though the five-year survival rates for the earliest stages of colorectal cancer are “relatively good,” the later stages chances of survival decline as […]

08/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Using the highbush blueberry to treat bacterial infections

Researchers at Université Laval in Canada looked at the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) proanthocyanidins. In their study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was revealed that highbush blueberry proanthocyanidins can be used as an agent for treating bacterial infections. For the study, the researchers […]

07/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Fermented soybeans offer probiotic properties that fight bacterial infections and balance cholesterol

Tungrymbai, a fermented soybean product commonly eaten in parts of India, may possess probiotic properties, a study shows. The research, led by the Tezpur University, was published in the journal Acta Alimentaria. Tungrymbai is common to the ethnic tribes of Meghalaya. While its unique texture and flavor may not be palatable to everyone, the dish – as well as […]

11/22/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Autoimmune disease and gut health: New study reveals how your microbiome regulates inflammation

When you first hear the word “bacteria,” your reaction might be one of disgust. The word brings to mind sickness and gross images of bacteria, but we can also benefit from bacteria — in the gut microbiome, says Dr. Pere Santamaria. A microbiome is a collection of microbes or microorganisms living in an environment and […]

09/17/2017 / By Russel Davis

Onset gluten intolerance in children could be delayed with probiotics, study finds

Certain probiotic strains may mitigate the onset of gluten intolerance in children, a new study revealed. To carry out the study, a team of researchers at the Lund University in Sweden examined 78 children who exhibited a genetic predisposition to celiac disease. Forty children were given a combination of the probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum Heal 9 […]

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