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Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. There has been hopeful data for over 30 years that atherosclerosis in coronary and …
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute have developed a method to enhance seaweed, doubling the antioxidants, tripling the natural sunscreen quantity, and increasing the unique protective pigments found within it of high medicinal value by tenfold. Their study has been published in the journal Marine Drugs. “Seaweed, also …
Scientists at the University of Sussex have successfully trialed new biodegradable health sensors that could change the way we experience personal healthcare and fitness monitoring technology. The team at Sussex have developed new health sensors (wearables) — such as those worn by runners or patients to monitor heart rate and temperature — using natural elements …
Red seaweeds have been prevalent in the diets of Asian communities for thousands of years. In a new study, published in Marine Drugs, researchers have shown how these algae confer health benefits. “In the past, people have wondered why the number of colon cancer patients in Japan is the lowest in the world,” said Yong-Su …
Seaweeds high in guluronate inhibit fat absorption, paving the way for its potential to be utilized in the battle of the bulge. Commonly incorporated as stabilizers in foods, alginates (seaweed compounds) are comprised of long chains of sugars – guluronate and mannuronate. Jeff Pearson, from Newcastle University (United Kingdom), and colleagues have identified the chemical …
Seaweed and other “macroalgae” are a rich source of “bioactive peptides” — compounds that promote heart health. Bioactive peptide are compounds that promote heart health. Today, most bioactive peptides are derived from milk products, negating their consumption by vegetarians who do not consume dairy products and vegans, who do not consume animal-based foods. Maria Hayes, …