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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
10/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists look at anacardic acid as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer
The fruit and seeds of the cashew tree are known to provide many beneficial nutrients and products. Kentucky-based researchers have recently found another positive property, this time related to cancer. They reported that anacardic acid from cashew nuts could help mitigate the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer. A highly aggressive form of the disease, […]
10/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An ancient pear endemic to Italy is a little-known superfood with high concentrations of antioxidant compounds
The Apennine mountains of central Italy are home to an ancient and rare variant of the European pear (Pyrus communis) called the Cocomerina pear. A study conducted by local researchers revealed that this pink-fleshed pear is a superfood bursting with natural antioxidants. “Cocomerina” is derived from “cocomero,” the term for watermelon. This variant of pear […]
09/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Can you prevent hepatitis B with this common dietary flavonoid?
Commonly found in fruits, herbs, and vegetables, naringenin has been previously studied for its anti-inflammatory effects, as well as its ability to modulate the synthesis of hepatic apolipoproteins and lipids. A Taiwanese study reported that the dietary flavonoid is able to ameliorate hepatic steatosis induced by the hepatitis B virus protein X (HBx). The study was […]
09/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on the prevention, etiology, treatment of depression
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Medicine suggests that long-chain omega-3 (LCn-3) fatty acids influence the development and symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). Researchers from the University of Cincinnati believe that increasing the intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and other LCn-3 fatty acids can help prevent the onset of […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Cashew constituent anacardic acid studied as potential candidate for pancreatic cancer treatment
American researchers investigated the possible use of anacardic acid – a natural substance derived from the fruit and seed of the cashew tree – in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. They showed that the phenolic lipid is able to inhibit the growth of pancreatic cancer cells. The study was supported by the University of Pikeville. […]
08/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Carotenoids are also good for your hearing: Study
You probably know by now that carotenoids are good for your eyes. But have you heard about them boosting your cognition and your hearing as well? Experts are suggesting that carotenoids like lutein are able to sharpen a person’s brain and hearing through the same processes that lets them enhance one’s eyesight, an article on […]
08/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain
Fruits are really meant to be eaten, not drunk. That’s the conclusion of a recently released study that found out drinking 100 percent fruit juice contributed to weight gain instead of weight loss. The Seattle-based researchers recommended people eat whole fruits if they want to really shed some pounds, reported a Newswise article. “American adults gain an […]
08/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers emphasize the importance of nutrition in preventing dementia
Nutrition experts have long stressed the role of essential nutrients in preventing deadly disease, an article on Nutra Ingredients USA stated. Some of them are now arguing for the recognition of other nutrients like curcumin and lutein that amend the symptoms of non-lethal yet serious diseases, such as the various forms of dementia. These like-minded […]
08/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Understanding the ingredients in your exercise and athletic performance supplements
Dietary supplements are often recommended by nutritionists to improve your fitness or shed excess pounds. However, their ingredients might not deliver on their promises, either because they don’t work or they’re meant for a different level of performance. So a federal research center released summaries about the ingredients used by supplements. The National Institutes of […]
07/31/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Use pomegranate seed flour for healthier and tastier bread
The next time you bake a loaf of home-made bread, try using flour milled from the seeds of the pomegranate (Punica granatum). Turkish researchers have just reported that pomegranate seed flour could serve a cheaper, nutritious, and tasty substitute for conventional flour. Pomegranate is an increasingly popular fruit. It is either consumed as it is, […]
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