(Natural News) A multi-university study from China has found that astaxanthin has protective effects against diabetic cardiomyopathy. This finding, which was published in CyTA – Journal of Food, was based on the results of in vivo studies conducted on rats. Diabetes mellitus is associated with complications that affect a wide range of body tissues, including the heart. […]

(Natural News) Plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables are great sources of phytonutrients that have a wide range of health benefits. The largest group among these are the flavonoids, which have more than 6,000 types with unique sets of properties. In a study by researchers from Changzhou Jintan District People’s Hospital in China, they found that a specific flavonoid […]

(Natural News) Although the term “superfood” is so overused these days that it has almost lost its value, one of the original superfoods continues to remind us how it gained its legendary status and why it is so superior over much of the competition. Recent research has provided us with some new insight into the […]

(Natural News) There are many ways to tell how healthy your gut is. Researchers from Spain suggest that you can determine your gut’s health by how well it absorbs and metabolizes polyphenols. Analyzing stool samples from 71 older people, they observed that certain chemicals associated with the consumption of polyphenol-rich foods could potentially be used as markers of […]

(Natural News) Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are delicious nuts that have a chock-full of nutrients. They can be eaten as a handy snack, or they can be used as an ingredient for various sweet and savory dishes. But did you know that pecans also offer several health benefits, such as boosting your heart health and immunity? Why should […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. But before people develop this health problem, most of them first experience conditions like high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels, as well as excessive amounts of body fat around the waist. These risk factors are often clustered together and referred to as […]

(Natural News) Winter is fast approaching, and it’s not just the cold that you have to worry about, but the flu as well. This disease, which is caused by the influenza virus, is very hard to avoid since it is easily be passed on from person to person. Health authorities encourage people to receive their annual flu […]

(Natural News) If you are looking for effective traditional natural treatments, berberine could be a good start. This orange-yellow alkaloid has been used by both Native Americans and European colonists, as well as practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, for its healing benefits on the digestive and cardiovascular systems. Berberine is found in several plants around […]

(Natural News) When it comes to your health, prevention is always better than cure. Why wait until you get sick and take prescription medication, which is often linked to negative side effects, if you can eat well so your body stays strong and healthy? If you’re not sure where to start, try to eat less […]

(Natural News) Vegan and vegetarian diets are known for being free from any animal products – which can be a double-edged sword. In particular, certain nutrients such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are difficult to obtain, as fish is one of the primary sources of this fatty acid. A systematic review of literature in the Journal of Nutrition […]