(Natural News) Scurvy is another name for vitamin C deficiency. It is a health problem that, if left untreated, could be deadly. During the 15th to the 18th century, scurvy was the leading cause of death in sailors – more than sea-related accidents or injury, in fact – because they didn’t have adequate supplies of […]

(Natural News) Apple juice can serve as an effective home remedy for constipation. Drinking a glass or two of the sweet juice will restore lost fluids, improve bowel movement, and serve as a natural laxative. Constipation is a common health condition of the digestive system. It involves difficult and irregular bowel movements that can cause […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland investigated the oxidative and physical stability of mayonnaise after the addition of processed beetroot. Their results, published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, showed that the method of processing of beetroot affected the chemical properties as well as the sensory attributes of mayonnaise […]

(Natural News) Bone broth is nutritious, and it’s easy to digest when you’re sick. But according to a study, bone broth doesn’t just warm you up on a cold day or help you feel better when you have a cold; broth made from ham bone can also boost your heart health. The study, which was published in […]

(Natural News) In this study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, American researchers tested their hypothesis that increasing polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake will increase peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta (PPARdelta) expression and activity, and examined the effect of PUFA-enriched oils on muscle PPARdelta expression. One of the oils they tested was cottonseed oil (CSO) which contains dihydrosterculic acid […]

(Natural News) Foods with more vibrant colors look more appealing to consumers, which is why many food companies use artificial food colorings (AFCs). However, AFCs have been proven to be harmful to health, especially in children. Studies have shown that these toxic ingredients affect children’s intelligence and attention and cause hyperactivity and allergy. Therefore, researchers […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China evaluated the neuroactive effects of the ethanol extract of Schisandra chinensis and its components schisandrin and schisandrin B, and determined the underlying mechanisms using zebrafish behavioral profiling. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. S. chinensis (five-flavor berry) is an herbal medicine used in […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China compiled the latest information about the health benefits and underlying functional mechanisms of mushroom nutraceuticals. Their review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, listed the important components of mushrooms and their medicinal properties. Bioactive nutraceuticals that can be found in mushrooms include proteins, polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ergosterols, […]

(Natural News) People love the citrus fruit for its amazing health benefits. Not only is it a good source of fiber and vitamin C, it is also rich in phytochemicals that help get rid of free radicals and treat certain ailments. But here’s another thing you might not know about this nutritious fruit: it can reduce heavy metal toxicity. What […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is indeed healthy, but some people may find it difficult to eat because of its flavor. It smells mildly aromatic and tastes slightly bitter. Although its flavor isn’t as strong as other spices, it cannot be eaten raw like cloves or cinnamon, so turmeric is often not consumed on its own. Instead, it is combined […]