(Natural News) In this study published in the journal Nutrition Research, a team of researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles investigated the mechanisms underlying intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) using a mouse model. They evaluated key cytokines like interleukin-10 (IL-10), cellular processes related to immunity, and the resulting […]

(Natural News) There are many dietary guidelines available today. Some follow a diet that restricts fat consumption in favor of carbohydrates, while others prefer a low-carb diet that prioritizes proteins and fat, which, in practice, has been more successful at inducing short-term weight loss. However, while studies have explained the science between these two popular […]

(Natural News) Poor man’s ginseng or Gynostemma pentaphyllum is an herb that is native to South East Asia. The ancient Chinese believed that it could prolong life so they called it the “herb of immortality.” But poor man’s ginseng doesn’t just promote longevity, it also treats damaged liver. In a recent study published in The American Journal of […]

(Natural News) The usefulness of traditional Chinese medicine and traditional Japanese herbal medicine, especially in alleviating the unwanted side effects of modern pharmacological and surgical treatments, is becoming widely recognized. Patients who undergo extensive and often harsh treatments receive several benefits from the use of traditional medicine afterwards, particularly in the form of pain relief and improvement in […]

(Natural News) A new study was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing a supplement that can reduce body fat and attenuate the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. This supplement contained leaf and stem extracts from Cissus quandrangularis, a plant commonly known as veld grape. When taken daily by overweight individuals, this supplement effectively decreased their […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada investigated quercetin and its effect on gallbladder smooth muscle, in particular, if it could relax gallbladder smooth muscles. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Quercetin is a phytoestrogen and a flavonoid that can relax intestinal and vascular […]

(Natural News) In this paper, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China made a comprehensive analysis of previous studies about the interaction between gut microbiota and diet composition, and its effect on gastrointestinal tract health. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The substantial amount of emerging research is evidence that gut microbiota has a significant […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Andong National University in South Korea investigated the inhibitory effect of Victis Fructus (VF), the dried fruit of the plant Vitex rotundifolia (beach vitex), on the down-regulation of cyclin D1 and CDK4, which are proteins associated with cancer cell proliferation. Their results, which explained the molecular mechanism behind this inhibition of cell proliferation, were […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of New England in Maine explored the metabolic link that is responsible for AMPK functional modulation during continuous L-arginine exposure. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Continuous dosing leads to the loss of therapeutic benefits associated with short-term L-arginine supplementation. The functional modulation of […]

(Natural News) Cancer is one of the most frightening and deadliest diseases known to man. It affects multiple organs of the body, and most organ-specific cancers have high mortality rates. Sadly, the number of cancer cases continue to rise each year, and pharmacological treatments are barely keeping up in terms of advancements. Cancer patients are […]