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12/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Red yeast rice lowers cholesterol levels, scientists confirm
Medicinal foods have been around for ages. The ancient Chinese used plant-based foods as medicines for a wide variety of conditions. One example of a functional food is red yeast rice (RYR). This traditional Chinese culinary medicine was once used to promote digestion, invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. Today, RYR is known for its ability to lower […]
12/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A species of red algae found to improve circulation and protect against blood clots
Extracts from a species of red algae known as Acanthophora spicifera can stop excessive blood coagulation that causes blood clots, reported researchers from Federal Fluminense University in Brazil. In a recently published article in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, they described how components of the alga could inhibit the function of thrombin, the main enzyme responsible for hemostasis which prevents excessive […]
12/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Oat seeds can help reverse high cholesterol levels
Oats are a type of cereal or whole grain food that offers plenty of health benefits. It is a veritable source of fiber, which promotes good digestion and even helps people lose weight. Oats also contain high levels of antioxidants, which fight inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Research on its history suggests […]
12/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Observing the immediate health outcomes of switching to a whole foods diet
In this study, researchers from the National University of Natural Medicine in Oregon assessed the feasibility of measuring the health impact of a 12-week naturopathic whole foods nutrition education course among adults with or at risk of prediabetes. Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. A pilot non-randomized pre-post intervention design […]
12/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Red yeast rice has anti-hyperlipidemic properties
Researchers from Taiwan examined the efficacy of monacolin K-rich and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-rich red yeast rice (RYR) in treating hyperlipidemia in a randomized control double-blind clinical trial. Their results were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. RYR (Monascus pilosus) is traditionally used as an alternative treatment for hyperlipidemia. Previous studies suggest that other compounds […]
11/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Drinking wine in moderation can improve “good” cholesterol levels
There are plenty of studies heralding the benefits of drinking moderate amounts of red wine. Red wine is an alcoholic beverage produced from red grapes which, aside from being a healthy superfood, contain plenty of beneficial phytonutrients. In a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from Spain examined the associations of moderate alcohol intake and […]
11/26/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine biomarkers for hypertension, pesticide exposure in children from Ecuador
In this study, researchers from the University of California, San Diego and the University of Minnesota examined the association of time following a heightened agricultural production period – the Mother’s Day flower harvest in May – with children’s blood pressure. Their findings were published in the journal Environmental Research. Agricultural pesticide spray periods increase pesticide exposure for children […]
11/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Plaque and heart health: What is SR-B1 and how does it cause “bad” cholesterol to enter artery walls?
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are commonly associated with heart disease. Inside the body, LDL serves as a carrier or transporter of cholesterol to and from cells. LDL is more commonly known as “bad” cholesterol due to the considerable role it plays in the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Plaque buildup eventually leads to atherosclerosis, a serious condition […]
10/21/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers study the pharmacokinetic properties of a compound derived from red sage
Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate is a water-soluble compound derived from tanshinone IIA, the active component of the medicinal plant red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Also known as danshen, this powerful herb has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat chronic diseases, most notably cerebrovascular diseases and cardiovascular diseases. According to numerous studies, sodium tanshinone IIA […]
10/16/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Garlic can protect against heart tissue damage caused by reoxygenation
Garlic has been used for medicine since ancient times. Hippocrates, dubbed the “father of Western medicine,” was said to have prescribed garlic to his patients to address a variety of conditions. Today, garlic is known not only for its pungent flavor but also for its medicinal properties, which include anti-hypertensive, cholesterol-lowering (anti-hyperlipidemic), antioxidant, and anticancer, among others. In […]
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