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10/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists look at the antioxidant properties of the parasol tree

After the authors confirmed the antifungal properties of the parasol tree (Polyscias fulva), they set out to investigate the plant’s antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. In a study that was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they found that the plant was effective both in killing bacteria and reducing free radicals. Using microdilution […]

10/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Apple cider vinegar suppresses obesity-induced oxidative stress

In obese individuals, oxidative stress increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, among other health conditions. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that the daily intake of apple cider vinegar can have beneficial effects against both oxidative stress and the risk of heart- and blood vessel-related conditions. The researchers noted that […]

10/27/2018 / By David Williams

Tropical herb found to prevent death of brain tissue after a stroke, study

Stroke is one of the few things that often appears on the short list of illnesses that doctors – as well as the media – often refer to as silent killers. It works quietly, in the background, and rather quickly after it starts, so one of the best strategies that you can employ to stand a chance […]

10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Animal study suggests using grape seed extract to reduce post-exercise fatigue

Exercise has many health benefits but many people are discouraged from doing it by the fatigue that they experience afterwards. A study conducted by researchers from Hunan University of Arts and Science and Hunan Normal University revealed that grape seed extract could potentially reduce post-exercise fatigue. Fatigue is a problem wherein the person experiences either physical or mental tiredness. […]

10/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Taking the powder of the Java plum reduces the damage caused by a high-fat diet

A study by North South University researchers in Bangladesh shows that the Java plum (Syzygium cumini), a plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, can effectively prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress, as well as reduce the likelihood of inflammation and fibrosis in the liver. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also […]

10/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The Spatholobus stem shown to have therapeutic benefits

Oxidative stress is a major cause for many diseases. In order to lessen the effects of oxidative stress, we are recommended to take in more foods that are high in antioxidants. A study, conducted by researchers from Guangxi University, revealed that the medicinal plant Spatholobus suberectus Dunn possesses antioxidant properties that reduce oxidative stress. This finding, […]

10/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Good for the lungs, too: Resveratrol found to reduce pulmonary toxicity

A natural substance-turned-supplement can help protect your lungs from toxic nanoparticles generated by industrial air pollution. Taiwanese researchers reported that resveratrol can reduce the toxic effect of carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs) on the lungs. Nanoparticles are tiny particles that are measured in terms of nanometers. Synthetic ones are used in all kinds of commercial items. […]

10/03/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

CONFIRMED: Eating lots of onion, garlic, and ginger improves your health

Onion (Allium cepa), garlic (Allium sativum), and ginger (Zingiber officinale) are common spices that are added to our food, but they are more than just that. A study conducted by researchers from Noakhali Science and Technology University, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, and Bangladesh National Herbarium have proven that these spices have potential use in […]

09/27/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Barberry juice found to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in diabetic patients

Move over goji berries, the time to recognize the healing powers of the barberry has come. Barberries, which look similar to goji berries, are a nutrient powerhouse all their own, and scientists are just beginning to understand the full scope of what these little berries can do. For people with diabetes, the protective benefits of […]

09/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Counteracting damage from physical training: Caffeine supplementation found to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress and stimulate muscle growth in athletes

People around the world just love their daily caffeine fix. In the United States alone, at least 84 percent of the population drinks at least one caffeinated beverage a day. Now, a new study led by researchers from the University Centre of Várzea Grande and the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil revealed that athletes could also benefit […]

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