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10/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables found to help reverse diabetes
The cruciferous family is a large family of vegetables that has been of scientific interest for more than a decade. Together with alliums, these cool weather-loving greens are known for their anti-cancer properties, which they owe to certain plant compounds they possess. In a recent study which appeared in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from the U.S. and Sweden […]
09/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can nutrients from apples help with stem cell therapy?
Stem cell therapy is a modern approach developed for tissue regeneration. This approach, also known as regenerative medicine, mainly involves the replacement of diseased or damaged cells with healthier and newer cells. Although stem cell therapy was initially conceived with embryonic stem cells as its main components, controversy regarding the use of such cells has […]
09/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Most cases of Alzheimer’s are preventable: New book explains how
Alzheimer’s disease is a global epidemic, especially among older adults. The irreversible and progressive disease – which causes dementia among older adults – affects over 5.5 million people in the U.S. alone. Not only is Alzheimer’s disease currently incurable; it is also one of the leading causes of death among Americans. Although the mechanisms behind the development and progression of […]
09/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
An uptick in rickets among children is warning of vitamin D deficiency
Rickets is a skeletal disorder caused by a deficiency of calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D — nutrients needed for the formation of healthy bones. As a result, children who suffer from rickets tend to have weak bones, abnormal growth, and problems with their skeletal structure. Recently, a rise in the number of rickets cases, especially among […]
09/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Do you have enough calcium? Too much or too little can leave you vulnerable to disease
Calcium is a mineral that’s needed by the body for many things. Not only is it important for maintaining strong bones and teeth, but calcium is also required by other body parts to properly execute their functions. However, despite the many roles it plays, the amount of calcium the body needs is strictly regulated. Having too much or too […]
09/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Get more out of L-arginine by keeping your cytosolic calcium levels healthy
L-arginine supplementation is associated with many health benefits. However, the continuous use of L-arginine supplements leads to the loss of its therapeutic effects – it could even accelerate the senescence of endothelial cells. To investigate the factors responsible for this, researchers from the University of New England explored the metabolic link that drives AMPK functional modulation during continuous L-arginine exposure. […]
09/10/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Vitamin D deficiency the likely cause for a rise in rickets cases in children
Recently, a rise in the number of rickets cases, especially among children from low-income families, has been reported. Rickets is a skeletal disorder associated with calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D deficiency. While poor nutrition may be a possible reason for the increase in rickets cases, a new study reveals that even some supplements cannot provide children sufficient […]
09/10/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Pigeon pea is packed with phytochemicals that can protect against multiple diseases
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a plant known for its many medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine in China and Brazil. Numerous studies have proven that pigeon pea possesses antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and DNA-protective properties. However, not much is known about its mechanisms of action. In a recent study published in the journal Food Science and […]
09/09/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Dietary energy intake and nutrition are important for the prevention of skeletal muscle loss in cancer survivors
Sarcopenia is a progressive disease characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. It is commonly associated with aging but can also be seen in cancer survivors. There are no pharmacological treatments available for sarcopenia at present; only basic interventions such as resistance exercise, protein supplementation, and vitamin D administration are used […]
09/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What is oncometabolic syndrome and how do you control it?
The human body depends on good nutrition to sustain a healthy growth. Like the earth when planted with seeds, an ample supply of nutrients and other essentials ensures it produces nothing but good things. On the other hand, deficiencies and poor nutrition lead to lack of growth. In the case of the human body, it […]
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