A recent study, led by Dr. Thaddeus Stappenbeck from the Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis, USA), has found that a particular gut […]
Tag: Flavonoid
How red berries reduce inflammation
“Cyanidin, a key flavonoid that is present in red berries and other fruits, attenuates the development of several diseases, including asthma, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cancer, through its anti-inflammatory effects.”
Brazilian peppertree packs power to knock out antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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).