All posts tagged with phytochemicals
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-(Natural News) Medicinal plants are on the rise again, especially as main components of medications used to treat skin disorders. This is due to the unpleasant side effects caused by topical medications such as steroids or oral antihistamines, which are commonly used to treat skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD). AD is a chronic, inflammatory disease […]
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-(Natural News) You need to eat a lot of fresh vegetables if you want to maintain your physical and mental health. But did you know that certain vegetables can help you detox, promote weight loss, and relieve inflammation? Not all vegetables offer the same health benefits, but some of them can boost your overall health […]
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-(Natural News) Researchers from India studied a wild species of banana (Musa balbisiana Colla) found in South Asia which showed promising antidiabetic properties. M. balbisiana C. or wild banana is an ancestor of cultivated plantains. M. balbisiana C. was found to contain phytochemicals which can work against diabetes. Specifically, extracts from the seeds yielded a phytochemical called alpiforol which showed […]
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-(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Kyungpook National University in South Korea evaluated the ability of a combination of five different plants to prevent atopic dermatitis (AD) in vivo and in vitro. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers used Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornelian cherry), Rosa multiflora (multiflora […]
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-(Natural News) Flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato may be a great alternative to white flours. A new study looked at the phytochemical and nutrient content of flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato and found that they are a good source of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds. Researchers at Naresuan University in Thailand and Nong […]
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-(Natural News) In a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, researchers from India evaluated the seeds of Musa balbisiana Colla. or wild banana – a species native to South Asia – for anti-diabetic potential. They also isolated an active compound called apiforol in the seed extracts, which showed potential as an alpha-glucosidase and glycation […]
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-(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation suggested that flour made from Vietnamese purple-fleshed sweet potato can be used in various health food products, such as desserts, noodles, snacks, and more. In the study, the phytochemical and nutrient content of sweet potato flours from Vietnam were examined. Researchers at […]
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-(Natural News) Traditional societies have long ascribed the healing properties to fruits and vegetables with strong tastes or pungent odors, such as onions, ginger, turmeric and garlic. Scientists are now beginning to confirm these properties in the humble onion, long a staple of kitchens. Aside from the fibers in onion that prevent heart disease and […]
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-(Natural News) There are many herbal supplements that you can take to boost your health. One of these is berberine. This alkaloid is naturally found in plants like the Oregon grape, barberry, goldenseal, and tree turmeric. Its medicinal use can be traced back to ancient China, where it was also used as a fabric dye due […]
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-(Natural News) Breast cancer is becoming more and more prevalent not just in women but also in men. This is a major health concern because of the high mortality risk associated with this disease. Although there are conventional treatments for breast cancer, these are often ineffective and are associated with adverse side effects. Because of […]
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