(Natural News) Humans have been consuming microalgae for centuries. According to Spanish chroniclers, the Aztecs collected blue-green masses — now identified as the cyanobacterium, Spirulina — from lakes and used them for food. In China, different Nostoc species like N. commune (star jelly) and N. flagelliforme (fat choy) are known as traditional foods. People in other […]

(Natural News) Gram-negative bacteria, which are classified based on the color (red) they turn to after Gram staining, can be found everywhere, even in the human gut. Many known bacterial pathogens are Gram-negative, such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Chlamydia trachomatis and Vibrio cholerae. According to studies, Gram-negative bacteria are inherently resistant to macrolide antibiotics, which are widely […]

(Natural News) Edible seaweed, also known as sea vegetables, are often associated with Asian cuisine. These marine algae have been used since ancient times as traditional food and medicine. Besides being low in calories, seaweed are also a rich source of essential nutrients. Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), a common variety of seaweed and considered one of the […]

(Natural News) Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in certain foods and created by the liver. While the body needs some cholesterol to maintain proper function, too much of the bad type of cholesterol — also known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — may lead to some drastic consequences. This substance can build up in […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the name given to a common disorder in which the livers of people who drink little to no alcohol accumulate excess fat. While largely harmless in its early stages, NAFLD can become a serious health problem if it worsens. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of NAFLD is […]

(Natural News) It’s normal for a person to experience hair loss: On average, a person can lose up to 100 hairs from his scalp every day. However, while most people grow them back, those with alopecia experience extreme hair loss, either due to diseases like lupus, thyroid issues or diabetes; environmental exposure; medication; or even poor nutrition. […]

(Natural News) The genus Corchorus consists of about 40 to 100 different species of plants that belong to the Malvaceae or hibiscus family. The most well-known Corchorus plants, namely, C. olitorius and C. capsularis, are the main sources of the fiber, jute. Jute is obtained from the inner bast tissue of a Corchorus plant’s stem and is used […]

(Natural News) Seventy-five percent of Americans are turning to supplements to address their health needs, according to data collected by the Council for Responsible Nutrition during their Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements for 2018. Not only that, 87 percent of the surveyed supplement users said they have overall confidence in the safety, quality and effectiveness […]

(Natural News) Plants from the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family contain an active compound that is known for its anti-tumor properties. Called B-elemene, this liquid-soluble sesquiterpene not only induces cancer cell death, but also cell cycle arrest at different stages, depending on the type of tumor. In a recent study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University explored the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Hong Kong and Macau conducted a systematic review to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of berberine. Their article was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex disease driven by multiple factors. Therapeutic strategies based on decreasing the amount of B-amyloid in the brain have failed in clinical […]