Health
These 5 foods are claimed to improve our health. But the amount we'd need to consume to benefit is... a lot
Food gives us the nutrients we need to survive, and we know a balanced diet contributes to good health.
May 15, 2019
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News tagged with bioactive compounds
Health
Whole grain can contribute to health by changing intestinal serotonin production
Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fibre wheat bread, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and the International Agency for Research on Cancer ...
May 13, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Study highlights anti-tumor activity of curcumin on stomach cancer
Curcumin is widely used to impart color and flavor to food, but scientists have discovered that this yellow powder derived from the roots of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa) can also help prevent or combat stomach cancer.
Apr 23, 2019
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Medical research
Avocado seed extract shows promise as anti-inflammatory compound
An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to Penn State researchers, and it represents a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could ...
Mar 13, 2019
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Health
Tomato sauce helps boost probiotic food benefits
The demand for functional foods is increasing in recent years. Consumers request more food that, as well as a high nutritional value, has a beneficial effect on their organism and reduces the risk of suffering certain illnesses. ...
May 17, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Can mushrooms help delay or prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease?
Certain edible and medicinal mushrooms contain bioactive compounds that may enhance nerve growth in the brain and protect against neurotoxic stimuli such as inflammation that contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like ...
Jan 24, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Fruits, vegetables, 'farm-to-fork continuum' vital to cancer prevention
After decades of research aimed at improving the yield, appearance and safety of fruits, vegetables and grains, it's time to focus science on the health benefits those foods can provide, according to a cancer researcher in ...
Feb 19, 2016
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Health
Infrared dry blanching may retain higher level of vitamin C in dried mangos
Mangos contain several bioactive compounds that are potentially related to chronic disease prevention. A new study in the June issue of the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), ...
Jun 19, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Medical marijuana helpful for cancer-linked symptoms
(HealthDay)—Cannabis and cannabinoid pharmaceuticals can be helpful for nausea and vomiting, pain, and weight loss associated with cancer, according to research published online Dec. 10 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Dec 18, 2014
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Medical research
Turmeric compound boosts regeneration of brain stem cells
A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, reveals new research published today in the open access journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy. The findings suggest ...
Sep 25, 2014
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