The researchers showed that a refined, flavone-rich composition extracted from the berries inhibits formation of skin lesions in mice infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus auereus (MRSA).
Category: Nutrition
Ketogenic diet improves behaviors in a model of autism spectrum disorder
“…these studies suggest a broad utility for metabolic therapy in improving core ASD symptoms, and support further research to develop and apply ketogenic and/or metabolic strategies in patients with ASD.”
Cruciferous vegetables help the immune system to fight intestinal pathogens
“A study in mice shows that eating cruciferous vegetables—including broccoli, kale and cauliflower – helps the immune system to fight intestinal pathogens.”
Calorie restriction lets monkeys live long and prosper
“Settling a persistent scientific controversy, a long-awaited report shows that restricting calories does indeed help rhesus monkeys live longer, healthier lives.”
Veg Oil Consumption as One of the Leading Cause of Cancer and Heart Disease
“The consumption of these harmful oils which are high in mega-6 polyunsaturated fats results in changing the structure of cell membrane which contribute to increasing inflammation and the incidence of […]
High-sugar diet programs a short lifespan in flies
“Even while feeding on a healthy diet, the flies that had previously eaten a high-sugar diet started to die earlier, and on average had 7% shorter lifespans. This was caused […]
Time-restricted feeding study shows promise in helping people shed body fat
“Researchers found that, although [early time-restricted feeding] did not affect how many total calories participants burned, it reduced daily hunger swings and increased fat burning during several hours at night. […]
Why high-dose vitamin C kills cancer cells
“The study shows that vitamin C breaks down easily, generating hydrogen peroxide, a so-called reactive oxygen species that can damage tissue and DNA. The study also shows that tumor cells […]
Chemicals in Mediterranean plants hold key to delaying aging diseases
“Chemicals extracted from the prickly pear and brown seaweed, two ubiquitous Mediterranean plants, have been elevated to possible drug candidates to combat [Alzheimers and Parkinson’s Disease].”
High fiber diets may alleviate inflammation caused by gout
“…diets high in fiber trigger microorganisms in the gut to produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which induce neutrophil apoptosis and the resolution of inflammation. These findings have important implications […]