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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
07/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Eat more cress for a healthier liver
You can vastly improve the health of your liver by increasing the amount of garden cress in your diet. Saudi researchers who studied the tangy-tasting edible herb reported that its seeds contain hepatoprotective agents that can manage the potentially deadly effects of hepatitis. Hepatitis can lead to fulminant hepatic failure (FHF), a condition where a huge […]
06/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Nutritionists use ozone gas to make tastier wheat flour
As part of the increasing drive towards natural ingredients and healthier diets, Chinese researchers sought out alternatives for the chemical oxidants used to bleach flour and condition bread dough. They announced that ozone treatment was a cleaner, healthier, and tastier way to oxidize wheat flour for baking steamed bread. Traditional oxidizing agents for flour include azodicarbonamide, benzoyl […]
06/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A flavonoid in fruits and vegetables found to prevent hepatitis B
Naringenin is a dietary flavonoid present in many fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Taiwanese researchers believe this phytochemical can stop the hepatitis B virus (HBV) from causing hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The virus spreads by infecting the host DNA with the HBV X protein (HBx). Even as the liver heals following every instance of hepatitis, the malevolent […]
06/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Taking calcium supplements can help premenopausal women lose weight
Taking calcium supplements is encouraged for women even before the onset of menopause that causes bone loss. In an article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Chinese researchers reported an additional benefit of increasing one’s intake of the bone-loving mineral: Additional calcium can help reduce weight and prevent the onset of obesity for premenopausal women. […]
06/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Kombucha holds an impressive nutritional profile
Fascinated by the many beneficial effects of kombucha, Spanish scientists conducted a thorough review of its nutritional profile. They determined that the various bio-active compounds in the fermented tea worked together to achieve their effects. The review was conducted by researchers from the University of Monterrey, who published their findings in the journal CyTA – Journal of […]
06/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists attempt to fight vitamin A deficiency in Africa by developing sweet potato-fortified bread
The fertile farmlands of South Dakota do not produce sweet potatoes. But the even more fertile minds at the state’s biggest university are producing a sweet potato-fortified bread that can fight vitamin A deficiency in Africa, a NewsWise article states. Daniel Mbogo has come all the way from the International Potato Center (CIP) on the […]
05/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Do your hands shake when you write? You may be lacking in vitamin B12
Do your hands tremble whenever you write, and only when you’re writing? According to an Archives of Medicine article, it may be an indication that you’re suffering from low levels of vitamin B12. Spanish researchers came across a patient whose right hand shook whenever he started writing. They documented the successful treatment of his uncontrollable shaking using […]
05/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Boron, a trace mineral, found to be a potent cancer-preventing substance
What’s the common denominator between arthritis and prostate cancer? The answer is boron. An often-overlooked trace mineral, boron reportedly plays a big part in ensuring healthy joints, strong bones, and prevention of certain cancers, according to an article from Natural Health 365. Boron is naturally obtained from eating plant-based food. In the human body, it […]
04/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Genetic data shed light on how soil microbes survive nutrient-deficient environments
For the longest time, researchers have puzzled over the process that allows microbes to grow within the phosphorus-poor soil found in tropical rainforests. A recent study of their genetic data revealed that these microbes possess a higher amount of genes that specialize in getting the vital mineral, according to a NewsWise article. Tropical soils are […]
04/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Omega 3s and GLA found to help ease symptoms of autism in toddlers born pre-term
A pilot study by Ohio-based researchers suggested that omega-3 oils and gamma linoleic acids (GLA) could help reduce the symptoms of autisms in toddlers born as pre-term babies, reported NutraIngredients. The research team performed their initial experiment at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Their testing encompassed toddlers who were born highly pre-term. They published their findings […]
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