Month: August 2021
Flavonoids Influence Gut Bacteria and Lower Blood Pressure Levels
Flavonoids in foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, may reduce blood pressure levels, which is partially explained by characteristics of the gut microbiome, according to new research published in Hypertension. “Our gut microbiome plays a key role in metabolizing flavonoids to enhance their cardioprotective effects, and this study providesRead
Higher Vit. D Intake Reduces Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Precancer Polyps in Under 50s
Consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D — mainly from dietary sources — may help protect against developing young-onset colorectal cancer or precancerous colon polyps, according to the journal Gastroenterology, by scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, The results could potentially lead to recommendationsRead
Animal Study: Histamine-Related Inflammation Linked to Depression
The findings, from researchers at Imperial College London and University of South Carolina, add to mounting evidence that inflammation, and the accompanying release of the molecule histamine, affects a key molecule responsible for mood in the brain — serotonin. If replicated in humans, the findings — which identify histamine asRead
Omni-Biotic Announces Support for the Institute for Natural Medicine Residency Consortium
Port Chester New York, August 16, 2021: AllergoSan USA, home of Omni-Biotic probiotic brands, today announced their sponsorship of the Institute for Natural Medicine Residency Consortium (IRC). In partnership with schools of naturopathic medicine and leading naturopathic clinics in the United States, the IRC provides a much needed and sustainableRead
DISCOVERY: Genesis of Uterine Leiomyomas (Fibroids) Discovered in Genetic Mutations
Scientists at the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital have made a breakthrough in understanding the genesis of uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids. The findings of the new study represent a significant advance in fibroids research. Without detailed knowledge on the mechanisms of tumorigenesis involved, it would be difficult toRead
Five-Minute Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Lower Blood Pressure as Well as Exercise & Meds
Working out just five minutes daily via High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), a practice described as “strength training for your breathing muscles,” lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health as well as, or even more than, aerobic exercise or medication. The study, published in JAMA fromRead
Two-thirds of Calories in Teens’ and Children’s Diets from Ultraprocessed Foods
American children and teens eat a significant amount of ultraprocessed foods, reports a Tufts University study. And, though foods like while grain breads and dairy fall into the ultraprocessed category, the biggest jump in calories is from ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat dishes, such as takeout burgers and frozen pizza. the secondRead
Meat Alternatives and Meat Are Not Nutritionally Equal, Each Lacks Important Metabolites
Market trend analysis shows the global plant-based meat alternative market size is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% from 2020 to 2027. The rise is attributed to growing consumer demand for plant-based diets and rising awareness about animal rights and climate change. However, howRead
