(Natural News) It can be difficult to maintain a healthy weight if you have a sweet tooth. But if you’re looking for a natural remedy, you might want to try gymnema, an herb that can reduce sugar cravings and control your blood sugar. Gymnema, the “destroyer of sugar” Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is a tropical herb […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that consumption of chokeberries (Aronia Mitschurinii) can lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation in people with elevated blood pressure. In the study, researchers from Finland looked at the effects of chokeberries on the health of people with untreated mild hypertension. Earlier studies have shown […]

(Natural News) Depression is often linked to a deficiency in serotonin, an important neurotransmitter in the brain. Combining a serotonin diet with certain healthy foods like turmeric can naturally restore normal levels of this vital brain chemical. A meal rich in natural carbohydrates raises serotonin levels in the brain While some foods are rich in serotonin or its precursor […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research revealed that bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) can prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases. In the study, a team of researchers from Slovakia, Portugal, and Poland looked at the effect of bilberry consumption on cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading causes of death, can […]

(Natural News) Kombucha is the term for tea that has undergone fermentation and sweetening. While it is not for consumption by everyone, it is generally safe and offers plenty of health benefits. The fermented beverage is made from black tea, green tea, or white tea. A sweetener is added, followed by a symbiotic culture of […]

(Natural News) Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older people. In the U.S., it affects 11 million people, and experts estimate that this number will double by 2050. To lower your chances of developing this eye condition, research suggests that you eat more leafy green vegetables. Researchers attribute the […]

(Natural News) In this paper, two researchers from Chungbuk National University in South Korea and Tufts University in the U.S. focused on zinc, vitamin E, and vitamin D and their roles and impact on immune function and infection in the elderly. They discussed the results of observational studies and interventional clinical trials on the effect of these vitamins, […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Ochanomizu University and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology in Japan looked at the effects of vitamin C on mental health. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, they found that vitamin C status is important for determining one’s risk of anxiety and anorexia. The Japanese researchers hypothesized […]

(Natural News) Coffee is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world and it has been shown to have health benefits. Researchers from India evaluated the anticancer properties of chlorogenic acid complex, an active compound in green coffee beans. Their findings appeared in the Food Science and Human Wellness journal. Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is the […]

(Natural News) In this paper, researchers from the University of Regensburg in Germany summarized the results of preclinical studies and clinical trials which evaluated the efficacy of ketogenic diets in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The review was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. AD is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a decline in […]