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12/17/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids may help stave off conditions linked to aging like Alzheimer’s and heart disease
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats long held to be good for health. These fats provide the starting point for the production of hormones that regulate blood clotting, the contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation. Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help prevent age-related conditions like heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, and that eating […]
04/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers identify betulinic acid as a promising new agent for treating hepatic fibrosis
Betulinic acid is a naturally occurring compound that can be found in the outer bark of various trees, particularly that of the white birch tree (Betula pubescens). It is classified as a triterpenoid and has demonstrated a wide range of beneficial properties in numerous studies. Among the many activities of betulinic acid, the most notable ones include anti-retroviral, […]
09/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Chinese skullcap herb found to kill ovarian cancer cells
Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its roots have been used since ancient times to treat various conditions, such as inflammation, hypertension, psoriasis, and respiratory infections. S. baicalensis contains many active components, the most widely studied of which are the flavonoids baicalin and baicalein. Baicalin has been shown to have neuroprotective, […]
09/03/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Boost cellular health and prevent aging with this Japanese plant
The ancient Japanese believed that ashitaba leaves can cure several ailments, hence the ashitaba plant played a significant role in Japanese traditional medicine. They used preparations made with ashitaba leaves to treat ailments like heartburn, stomach ulcer, high blood pressure, hay fever, gout, and constipation. Modern science has now confirmed that the herb native to Japan does […]
07/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Boost cellular health with the immortality herb
Ashitaba, scientifically known as Angelica keiskei, is a large medicinal herb native to Japan. The Japanese consider the “plant of immortality” because taking it as medication can make older people look young and feel young despite their age. The use of ashitaba to prevent various illnesses is widespread in many regions in Asia, and early this year, scientists […]
07/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Can nicotinamides address liver cell death and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a form of vitamin B3 found in food and used as a dietary supplement. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research suggested that this nutrient can help prevent liver cell death and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to the study, nicotinamide exhibits anti-lipotoxic activity. Lipotoxicity, which is induced […]
07/18/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Research says fasting while pregnant affects baby’s growth rate, increases risk of adult-onset disorders
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is an irreversible complication of pregnancy that results in poor fetal growth. IUGR is caused by maternal food restriction (FR) or malnutrition, but the mechanisms underlying this condition is not fully understood. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research, a team from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of […]
06/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Nicotinamide protects hepatocytes from palmitate-induced cell death
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, and Harbin Medical University in China examined the anti-lipotoxic effect of nicotinamide. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Lipotoxicity induced by saturated fatty acids contributes to the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); however, the exact mechanism behind […]
05/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Plumbagin, a compound present in carnivorous plants, has anticancer potential
Plants with anticancer properties are of great interest to the scientific community due to the wide variety of mechanisms by which they exhibit their anticarcinogenic activities. Some of the most common modes of action taken by these plants’ bioactive components include inhibition of growth, induction of apoptosis, and disruption of the cell cycle. In a recently published article […]
02/15/2019
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By Rita Winters
A breakthrough in understanding how inflammation in the colon works could lead to cancer prevention
A newly discovered link between a cellular process and inflammation is paving the way towards learning how to prevent colon cancer, Crohn’s, and other gut diseases. As published in the Nature Communications journal, the study from the University of Warwick discovered a new protein which is regulated by a cellular process that breaks down cells and recycles harmful elements to keep […]
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