(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Kerala Agricultural University in India investigated the potential of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, against chronic inflammatory diseases, malaria, measles, and sickle cell disease. Their investigation of the molecular mechanisms behind its reported therapeutic activities was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Korea University in Seoul investigated the hypocholesterolemic activity of hexacosanol on hepatocytes and high-fat–induced obese mice. The results of their study, which elucidate the mechanism behind hexacosanol’s cholesterol-lowering activity, were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Policosanols are hypocholesterolemic compounds but their mechanism of action is not well-understood. The researchers hypothesized […]

(Natural News) Consumers can now enjoy their marijuana in the form of a beverage. As more states permit the production and consumption of cannabis and its products, companies are developing a slew of marijuana-based recreational drinks as an alternative to conventional alcohol. The effects of edible marijuana are quite different from that of alcoholic drinks. People who drink alcohol can […]

(Natural News) Different life stages can be linked to different nutritional and dietary challenges. For instance, in the U.K., there is reduced consumption of milk and red meat observed in both teenage girls and young women. This decrease may be due to them considering both as fattening; but the consequence of this insufficient consumption is a deficiency […]

(Natural News) The fruit of the greater burdock plant (Arctium lappa), referred to as niu bang zi or Arctii Fructus (AF) in traditional Chinese medicine, has been shown to prevent the spread of colorectal cancer cells, according to a study in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In their research, a team from Wonkwang University in South Korea […]

(Natural News) A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture study revealed that compounds in coconut oil could ward off insects better than DEET, the main ingredient in insect repellent products. In the study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service identified coconut oil fatty acids which showed significant repellent properties, especially against disease […]

(Natural News) The vegetarian lifestyle offers many health benefits to people of all ages. However, if you decide to become a vegetarian, you need to be more careful with your diet to avoid vitamin deficiencies. If you follow a plant-based diet, you can eat certain foods to boost your vitamin D intake to keep your bones […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from York University in Canada systematically evaluated current literature on the impact of probiotic supplementation on anxiety and depression symptoms in humans. They used multiple databases to search for relevant trials and evaluate them. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota – microbial communities that […]

(Natural News) This paper describes a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention study conducted by researchers from the Leibniz University Hannover in Germany to evaluate the effects of a low moncacolin K dose and folic acid on plasma lipids and homocysteine levels, respectively. The results of their analyses were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Hypercholesterolemia and elevated homocysteine […]

(Natural News) A study conducted by researchers from the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine in the Czech Republic found that plant-based foods can increase the production of good hormones in the gut. In fact, a single vegan meal can improve a person’s health in many ways. A good diet should be able to maintain normal blood sugar levels, […]