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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
09/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Daisies found to protect the brain against neurotoxicity caused by MSG
Researchers in Africa have discovered that a plant belonging to the daisy family can inhibit monosodium glutamate-induced toxicity in the brain and the nervous system. The results of their study, which appeared in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines (ATHMSI), detailed the antioxidant properties of Dichrocephala integrifolia, a member of the Asteraceae plant family […]
09/21/2018
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By Ralph Flores
How does the farm-to-market process affect nutrition? When fruit is picked, how it’s stored affects quality, nutrients
Looking at the food that we have on the table during meal times says a lot about how we perceive nutrition. With one out of three people in the U.S. being obese – including 12.5 million children aged two to 19 years – having a nutritious diet is just a start of a lifetime of taking […]
09/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Eating organic food and using supplements can prevent zinc and iron deficiencies
The world’s food supply is seriously lacking in iron and zinc, according to an international study led by researchers from the U.K. and Austria. Their article, released in the journal Global Food Security, looked at the current micronutrient deficiency in food systems around the world, especially in areas that need it. This phenomenon, which researchers dubbed […]
08/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Looking at the various ways we can reduce zinc and iron deficiencies in food systems
An international study led by a team of researchers from Austria and the U.K. have tackled the current deficit of micronutrients around the world in their latest review. The article was released in the journal Global Food Security. In the review, the team talked about the “hidden hunger” phenomenon, which refers to the lack of mineral […]
08/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Vitamin D found to help sunburn from the inside by reducing swelling and inflammation
For anyone who’s ever had a severe case of sunburn, this might be a good development for you – taking in high concentrations of vitamin D an hour after sunburn can be beneficial in alleviating its painful side-effects, according to a study. The results, which were from a double-blinded research made by a joint team from Case […]
08/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
There are more than 115 phytochemical components in ginger – no wonder it’s considered a top superfood
It wouldn’t be far-fetched to think that Hippocrates was referring to ginger (Zingiber officinale) in his famous quote about letting food be your medicine and your medicine your food: It’s a spice that is heavily used around the world, both as a dietary condiment and a medicinal plant. It’s a member of the Zingiberaceae family, in which […]
08/14/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Are you battling headaches, cravings, or muscle spasms? 9 signs of magnesium deficiency and how to get more in your diet
If you’re like most people, there are days when you hit a slump — whether it’s a challenging day at work or at home or just “one of those days.” While we usually point to stress as the main culprit for these slumps, some experts suggest that this could be an indicator of magnesium deficiency. […]
08/14/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Children should eat more veggies: A flavonoid found in them reduces the risk of eye cancer
If you’re a fan of vegetables, a recent study by researchers at Dalian University could give you another reason to keep on eating them: In their recent study, the team found that a quercetin, a compound found in many types of vegetables, has anti-cancer properties. The findings, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, was the result of a […]
08/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Hesperidin, a flavonoid, can be used to reduce skin damage caused by constant sun exposure
Citrus lovers, rejoice: New research has found that a flavonoid found in citrus can help prevent skin damage brought about by ultraviolet radiation. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, has found that hesperidin can protect against photoaging caused by ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, and prevent wrinkles, skin thickening, and inflammation. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, […]
07/23/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Supplemental nutrition found to treat brain injury better than prescriptions, and may even provide some protection against injury
Concussions are part of any contact sport. However, while most injuries are rarely fatal, these injuries may affect long-term brain function. One novel approach to recovery being looked at recently is the use of nutritional supplementation to treat sports-related concussions. In a review led by researchers from the Texas Christian University, the team pored through available information to determine […]
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