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10/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Shellfish and tea? Compounds found in both protect you from a progressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Sipping tea in between mouthfuls of taurine-rich shellfish sounds like a strange combination. However, Chinese researchers say this is an excellent way to protect your liver from certain diseases. Their new study shows that the combination of taurine and tea polyphenols can prevent the onset of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is the progressive form of […]

10/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Here’s an easy way to improve gut health: Eat more cherries

Adding more tart cherries to your diet is an effective way to improve gut health, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. In the study, researchers examined the effect of tart cherry concentrate on gut bacteria using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. Earlier research has shown that polyphenols have a […]

09/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The combination of taurine and tea polyphenols can be used to treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Taking taurine and tea polyphenols (TP) in tandem shows promise as a new, alternative, and effective treatment for patients afflicted with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Chinese researchers reported that the combination reduces hepatocyte damage, counteracts oxidative stress, increases lipid metabolism, and improves gut flora. The General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army supported this study. Its research team […]

08/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Flavonoid-rich elderberry provides immune support via a microbial reaction in the gut microbiota

New research adds to the growing body of evidence highlighting the efficacy of elderberries in improving the immune system. These recent conclusions have enabled companies to offer “new avenues of approach” to their consumers and potential customers. In the past few years, there has been a deluge of proof that links polyphenolic ingredients to “improved measures […]

08/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Tunisian dates keep your immune system strong… here’s how

A new study reported that the seeds of the Tunisian dates are an untapped, rich, and inexpensive source of polyphenols. These bioactive compounds have powerful antioxidant properties that can strengthen the immune system by scavenging free radicals and preventing oxidative stress that damages cells. Polyphenols and other natural oxidants are drawing a lot of interest […]

08/09/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

An apple a day keeps the wrinkles away: Compounds found in the fruit protect you against aging skin

Doctors aren’t the only ones that apples keep away: Research has shown that the fruit can also keep aging at bay, thanks to its wealth of beneficial nutrients. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, identified that the Annurca apple, a variety grown in southern Italy, is capable of slowing down aging by reducing oxidative […]

06/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Boysenberries found to improve cholesterol, help prevent heart disease

Eating delicious boysenberries can improve cholesterol and prevent heart disease, reported a Japanese study. During an earlier study, Japanese researchers from Toyo University found out that boysenberries packed more polyphenols than raspberries. Polyphenols are micronutrients that prevent degenerative diseases like heart disease, the second biggest cause of death in Japan. Boysenberries are also a potential source of antioxidants, which reduce the risk […]

06/26/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Hailed by traditional Chinese healers as an “immortal health elixir,” kombucha is one of the best beverages for health

For 2,000 years, kombucha has been imbibed as a healthy beverage in the East. Traditional Chinese medicine called the fermented sweetened tea the “immortal health elixir” for its many benefits. A Spanish study determined that the various bio-active compounds in this fascinating superfood work together to support human health. Bio-active compounds are not strictly nutrients since […]

05/19/2018 / By Tracey Watson

When it comes to chocolate, the darker the better: Dark chocolate reduces stress while improving memory

When new research comes out saying that we should increase our consumption of broccoli or start eating kale, we might not feel overly inclined to make the suggested changes. However, there are very few of us who don’t love chocolate, and two new studies by researchers from the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center […]

03/24/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Polyphenols in wine found to improve mouth health

You’ve heard about how moderate amounts of red wine is good for the heart. Now, a new study says that red wine can be good for oral health as well. Compounds in red wine can reportedly keep bad bacteria from sticking to teeth and gums. This is the result of research published in the Journal of […]

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