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10/26/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Traditional Asian remedy can help prevent damage caused by a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet

Food doesn’t always bring joy to people’s lives. The wrong types of food — especially those that are rich in fats and cholesterol — can spell bad news for many, especially by way of causing diseases. One condition that is commonly associated with high fat and high cholesterol diet is insulin resistance. Patients suffering from […]

10/25/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Overweight after menopause? Try the Paleolithic diet for maintaining weight loss over the long term, reducing risk of diabetes

Postmenopausal women who are having a hard time maintaining their weight may want to try following the Paleolithic diet. Doing so decreases their risks of cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “The results are remarkable. Despite giving the women free reigns to an unlimited intake, the weight loss was stable after […]

10/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Polysaccharides found in the Pleurotus eryngii observed to demonstrate excellent hepatoprotective effects

Hyperlipidemia is a condition where the lipid levels in the bloodstream are elevated, increasing the risk of developing diseases like fatty liver. Prescription drugs are commonly used to reduce lipid levels but these drugs are associated with harmful side effects, which is why natural alternatives are extremely important. In a study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers found […]

10/12/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Studying the potential of the Arjun tree in managing blood sugar and cholesterol levels

One of the most commonly used plants in the traditional Indian medicinal system is the Arjun tree (Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight and Arn). Researchers have shown that hydroalcoholic extracts from this plant exhibit anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic activities. This finding, which was published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, was determined using in vivo models. Plant-based […]

10/01/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A popular citrus fruit in East Asia, the yuzu, helps control your cholesterol levels

A study, conducted by researchers from the University of Science and Technology in Korea, has revealed that yuzu (Citrus junos Tanaka) prevents fats from accumulating in the liver. This inhibitory effect of yuzu on hepatic lipid accumulation was evaluated using different in vivo and in vitro experiments. Yuzu is a citrus fruit common in countries […]

08/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A traditional plant native to Thailand effectively manages obesity, according to new study

Broken bones tree (Oroxylum indicum), a traditional plant native to Thailand, can potentially be used to manage obesity, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For the study, researchers from Suranaree University of Technology in Thailand derived the extract of broken bones from the fruit pods of the plant. […]

12/03/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Want to get off those diabetes meds? Research shows a diet high in protein and good fats but low in carbs helps manage the disease

People suffering from type-2 diabetes may have themselves a good reason to eat protein, based on research. The diet, according to researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is composed of a low volume of carbohydrates paired with higher amounts of protein and unsaturated fats. Associate Professor Grant Brinkworth, who is the […]

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