(Natural News) The Apiaceae (umbellifers) family consists of mostly edible, flowering and aromatic plants, such as carrots, parsley, anise, coriander, Queen Anne’s lace, parsnip and celery. They are some of the most extensively studied edible plants on the planet because of their abundance of medicinal components, which give them various beneficial properties. Celery, for instance, contains apigenin, a […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India explored the antihyperlipidemic and anti-tumor properties of the ethanolic extract and phytochemicals derived from Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery, in rodents. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Chromatographic analysis of the seeds of A. graveolens shows that they contain coumarin derivatives like seselin, methoxsalen and […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Taiwan examined the efficacy of monacolin K-rich and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-rich red yeast rice (RYR) in treating hyperlipidemia in a randomized control double-blind clinical trial. Their results were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. RYR (Monascus pilosus) is traditionally used as an alternative treatment for hyperlipidemia. Previous studies suggest that […]

(Natural News) Improve your metabolic health by consuming poria (Poria cocos) mushroom, which is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Poria mushrooms contain a water-insoluble polysaccharide that can be used as a prebiotic for preventing and treating metabolic diseases, as well as for regulating blood sugar and lipid metabolism, according to a study published in […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Middle East found that a species of hawthorn can be used to manage blood sugar levels. In their study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they identified Crete hawthorn (Crataegus azarolus), a plant native to the Mediterranean Basin, to have anti-hyperglycemic properties – that is, the ability to […]

(Natural News) The American Heart Association states that people who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol). More than 36 percent of the United States’ adult population are diagnosed with obesity, but a recent study found that even people who are slim have the same risk of hyperlipidemia as those […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes may want to consider taking aloe vera. This well-known medicinal plant has been found to have protective effects against diabetes-induced nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious kidney-related complication of diabetes. Around 40 percent of people with diabetes develop kidney disease later on. This condition […]

(Natural News) A recent study from the Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine has found that chomeiso (Peucedanum japonicum), a plant from the parsley family found in southern Japan, can help in regulating glucose levels, especially for people at risk of developing metabolic syndrome and other chronic diseases. The research, which was published in the Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, […]

(Natural News) Garcinia cambogia can reduce the negative effects of adhering to high-fat diets, according to a study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. In the study, researchers found that it can lower high cholesterol levels and reduce oxidative stress. Researchers at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India […]

(Natural News) People with high blood sugar exhibit high lipid levels brought about by excessive intake of fatty foods — a condition called hyperlipidemia. When left untreated, hyperlipidemia can pave the way for other diseases like atherosclerosis and fatty liver. If certain foods can cause hyperlipidemia, there are also foods that can prevent it. A study, […]