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01/11/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Korean herbal medicine confirmed to treat flu-like conditions

Researchers have found that mahwang-tang (also spelled as mahuang-tang in some studies), a traditional Korean herbal medicine, contains anti-inflammatory properties — making it ideal for treating flu-like diseases. In their study, titled Simultaneous determination and anti-inflammatory effects of traditional herbal medicine, mahwang-tang, a group of researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine conducted a simultaneous analysis of the nine […]

11/03/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Do you trust your brand of supplements? Researchers found a majority of supplements collected at liver treatment centers were mislabeled

A presentation that was delivered at the 2017 Liver Meeting that was conducted by the American Association for the Research of Liver Diseases in Washington, D.C. showed that the mislabeling of ingredients is a common occurrence in herbal and dietary supplements, especially in bodybuilding and weight loss products. “In looking at those cases, we find […]

09/28/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Folic acid found to reduce risk of autism

A study that was conducted by researchers at the University of California (UC) Davis and which was published in Environmental Health Perspectives on Friday, September 8 showed that children whose mothers had an intake of 800 or more micrograms (mcg) of folic acid – the amount that is usually found in most prenatal vitamins – […]

09/28/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Magnesium found to dramatically enhance exercise performance

Magnesium is needed by the body to keep the muscular system at optimum performance and also for the conversion of fats, sugars, and other ingested substances into something that it can use for energy. It also helps in the facilitation of other enzymatic factors such as cell growth, glycolysis, and protein synthesis. A recent study […]

09/26/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Sexist hurricane? Irma damage has interrupted the production of saw palmetto, an essential nutrient for men’s health

Hurricane Irma is estimated to have severely disrupted saw palmetto berry production, both because the crop itself had been severely damaged and because the damage to infrastructure had caused multiple interruptions in production logistics. Irma made landfall on Sunday, September 10 in the United States in the Florida Keys as a Category 3 hurricane with […]

09/17/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

New hope for leaky gut sufferers: Spore-based probiotics found to improve gastrointestinal health

A study that was published in the PubMed-listed World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology showed that spore-based probiotic supplementation may be the answer to alleviating the symptoms of “leaky gut syndrome”. “We set out to create a product that could be a foundational part of everyone’s daily wellness regimen, and this pursuit has led to redefining […]

08/16/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

If you have cracked lips and brittle nails, you may be severely deficient in this almost miraculous vitamin

There is another supervitamin that slips by even the most health-conscious of people, vitamin B complex. According to Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and head of nutrition at Britain-based health supplement supplier Healthspan, they comprise of the following: thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), biotin (vitamin […]

08/07/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Green tea catechins found to protect the brain from cognitive decline

An active ingredient in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) was found to inhibit memory impairment, brain insulin resistance, and obesity, a new study concluded. According to a study that was published online in The FASEB Journal, EGCG, the most abundant catechin and bioactive component in green tea, can contribute to addressing neuroinflammation issues and brain insulin […]

07/02/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Plant protein found to reduce reproductive health problems in women

A study entitled Indications that Veggie Protein May Stave Off Early Menopause that was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that the intake of high amounts of vegetable proteins from food such as soy, tofu, and whole grain can protect women from the negative effects of early menopause and prolong reproductive function. Lead […]

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