The effects on neurogenesis were comparable to effects seen after physical exercise, a known stimulus for neurogenesis. This study suggests that natural compounds in fruits, such as quercetin, DHBA and potentially others, may act in synergy to promote neurogenesis and… Read More ›
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Quercetin shown to significantly lower Blood Pressure and Triglycerides
Quercetin shown to significantly lower Blood Pressure and Triglycerides Quercetin shown to significantly lower Blood Pressure and Triglycerides The results of this meta-analysis indicate that quercetin has the ability to lower BP without causing any significant adverse effects and may… Read More ›
Macular Degeneration risk reduced 60% by eating Oranges
Macular Degeneration risk reduced 60% by eating Oranges The research showed that people who ate at least one serving of oranges every day had more than a 60% reduced risk of developing late macular degeneration 15 years later. Bamini Gopinath… Read More ›
Lung Function Decline Dramatically Slowed with a Flavonoid
Lung Function Decline Dramatically Slowed with a Flavonoid Lung Function Decline Dramatically Slowed with a Flavonoid Previous research has shown that the plant-produced chemicals known as flavonoids have beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Anthocyanins, the type of flavonoid investigated… Read More ›
Berry gives cancer therapy a boost
Berry gives cancer therapy a boost Berry gives cancer therapy a boostResearchers discover that blueberry when combined with radiation therapy increase it effectiveness from 20% to 70% in vitro. Quote: “Radiation decreased cancer cells by approximately 20 percent. Interestingly, the… Read More ›
