(Natural News) Just about everyone is familiar with Popeye, the sailor who packs a spinach-powered punch. It’s also a trick that parents (and grandparents) have used for decades to convince their children to eat their vegetables. It turns out, there’s truth behind those colossal punches. Spinach, according to multiple studies, offers a bevy of health benefits – […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Nutrition identified two potential ingredients for fortified bread. In the multi-university study, researchers looked at byproducts from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) and seaweeds as potential ingredients for fortified flour. Researchers studied seven types of seaweed to determine which was optimum for breadmaking. The results […]

(Natural News) Athletes looking for a new supplement to boost their performance may try quercetin. A new pilot study reveals that quercetin can reduce muscular pain and cramps after exercise. This study was carried out by a team of researchers from Italy who sought to determine the potential sports nutrition benefits of quercetin. These findings […]

(Natural News) Astragalus, also known as huang qi, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and its medicinal effects have been backed by scientific studies. In a new study, a team of Chinese researchers discovered that polysaccharides derived from astragalus may be used to improve the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. […]

(Natural News) Essential oils aren’t just used for aromatherapy. In fact, myrrh essential oil, which is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, has many science-backed health benefits. What is myrrh? Myrrh is the reddish-brown dried sap from Commiphora myrrha, a thorny tree that is also known as C. molmol. The essential oil is extracted using […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that sea bilberry (Vaccinium bracteatum) exhibited antioxidant and antidepressant properties. The research, led by the Jeonnam Institute of Natural Resources Research in South Korea, investigated not only the ability of sea bilberry to prevent oxidative damage, but also the mechanism behind its antidepressant properties. The team used a two-pronged […]

(Natural News) Aging is a complex biological process, and it’s one that can even lead to several muscular disorders. Recently, scientists from the U.S. and Taiwan focused on how age changes the health of our skeletal muscles and how vitamin E may be used to mitigate those changes. Our skeletal muscles are the most common of the […]

(Natural News) Flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato may be a great alternative to white flours. A new study looked at the phytochemical and nutrient content of flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato and found that they are a good source of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds. Researchers at Naresuan University in Thailand and Nong […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease leading to heart failure is the leading cause of death around the world. Many studies have shown that consuming foods high in cholesterol, which promotes inflammation and oxidative stress, can contribute to the development of these diseases. A new study suggests that eating maoberry (Antidesma bunius) can help prevent cardiovascular diseases […]

(Natural News) Lemongrass, scientifically known as Cymbopogon citratus, is a popular herb added to food and drink, mainly because of its uniquely fresh and citrusy flavor. In addition to being a flavor enhancer, this herb also offers many health benefits. A new study shows that the essential oil extracted from lemongrass can help keep the heart healthy, […]