Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation […]
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation […]
Omega-3s may reduce inflammation by acting on a receptor found in fat tissue and on inflammatory immune cells called macrophages, according to research. The new research published […]
Drinking green tea every day for a month may protect against damage at a genetic levels, with benefits linked to the beverage’s antioxidant content, says a new […]
Selenium is an essential macronutrient, and is considered to be an antioxidant. High levels of selenium have been inversely associated with risk of developing several cancers, including […]
Beta-1, 3 glucans are being referred to as biological response modifiers because of their ability to activate the immune system. In addition to enhancing the activity of macrophages, […]
“Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to break down fat while increasing insulin sensitivity, a process that naturally occurs during long periods of fasting… this dietary supplement could become a staple in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, type-2 diabetes, and perhaps metabolic syndrome.”
Newly published research has found that vitamin D directly influences over 200 genes, which may indicate that vitamin D deficiency would increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases. Research evidence links vitamin D deficiency to susceptibility to autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, as well as certain cancers and even dementia.
Research from the University of Exeter has revealed taking a dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide in the body can significantly boost stamina during high-intensity exercise. The […]
An antioxidant extracted from grapefruit may help the liver break down fat and improve insulin sensitivity, according to new data from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and […]
The Chinese formula Huang Qin Tang is used to treat upset stomachs and nausea. Huang Qin Tang alongside irinotecan administered to mice with colon cancer was found to restore gut cells, which normally die off in response to irinotecan alone. Huang Qin Tang also caused the mice to experienced less toxicity, less weight loss and more anti-tumour activity than controls that were given irinotecan alone.