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Daily consumption of sea buckthorn berries and its extracts may promote metabolic and heart health, among overweight women. The deciduous shrub Hippophae (family Elaeagnacea) yields sea buckthorn berries – abundant in Vitamin C as well as flavanols. Petra S. Larmo, from the University of Turku (Finland), and colleagues analyzed the effects of sea buckthorn and …
People who consume dairy products are at reduced risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Dairy milk, cheeses, and yogurts are rich sources of calcium, a mineral that increases insulin secretion and may reduce insulin resistance. Dagfinn Aune, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway), and colleagues completed a meta-analysis of 17 cohort studies of …
Celery – as well as artichokes and the herb Mexican oregano – contain apigenin and luteolin, flavonoid compounds that kill human pancreatic cancer cells. Pancreatic cancer is a very aggressive cancer, with few early symptoms; it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with a five-year survival rate of only 6%. Elvira de Mejia, …
Drinking two cups of hot chocolate daily may help to offset declines in thinking and memory, among older adults. Blood flow in the brain affects thinking and memory, and different areas of the brain have different energy requirements and blood flow to complete their tasks – an effect known as neurovascular coupling. Farzaneh A. Sorond, …
Children and adults who consume fresh grapes, raisins and 100% grape juice tend to have healthier dietary patterns and improved nutrient intakes. Previously, nutritional scientists have reported that fruit contributes to dietary nutrient density and that the consumption of fruit in several forms (whole, dried, or 100% juice) may be associated with a healthier dietary …
Genistein, a soybean compound, holds promise as an effective HIV treatment without the drug resistance issues faced by current therapies. Genistein, a soybean compound, is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by blocking the communication from a cell’s surface sensors to its interior. Found on a cell’s surface, these sensors tell the cell about its …
Consuming a modest amount of walnuts may confer protective effects against prostate cancer, suggests data from a lab animal study. Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (Texas, USA) report that consuming two ounces of walnuts a day may protect against prostate cancer. Russel Reiter and colleagues completed a study in …
Tufts University (US) researchers find that some commercially prepared foods contain more calories than indicated in nutritional labeling, complicating consumers’ abilities to assess and select prudent food choices. In the ongoing fight to combat obesity, consumers rely on nutrition labeling in order to assess and select prudent food choices. In restaurants and supermarkets, it is …