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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez

11/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Extracts from garlic, white onion and purple onion exert inhibitory effects against enzymes linked to diabetes and hypertension

Researchers at the Federal University of Technology in Nigeria evaluated the effects of the aqueous extract of garlic, white onion and purple onion on the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), a-amylase and a-glucosidase in vitro. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Spices are used in cooking and serve as […]

11/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Understanding the use of Zataria multiflora essential oil for the treatment of IBS

In this study, a researcher from Iran evaluated the efficacy of the essential oil of Zataria multiflora, also known as Shirazi thyme, in the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The review was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. IBS is the most common chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder in the world. It is categorized as either IBS-C […]

11/26/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Compounds in celery found to reduce cholesterol and prevent tumor growth in animal study

The Apiaceae (umbellifers) family consists of mostly edible, flowering and aromatic plants, such as carrots, parsley, anise, coriander, Queen Anne’s lace, parsnip and celery. They are some of the most extensively studied edible plants on the planet because of their abundance of medicinal components, which give them various beneficial properties. Celery, for instance, contains apigenin, a compound that […]

11/26/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Investigating the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of Cassia singueana

In this study, researchers in Nigeria investigated the phytochemical composition of the root bark of Cassia singueana (African cassia tree) and their reported analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. C. singueana is used in ethnomedicine for the management of pain and other ailments. To evaluate its biological properties, the […]

11/26/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Exploring the cardioprotective properties of lactoferrin

In this study, researchers at Soochow University in China investigated the effects of lactoferrin (LF) supplementation on atherosclerosis. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. LF is a multifunctional glycoprotein in milk with beneficial effects on lipid metabolism. However, whether LF can inhibit the development of atherosclerosis is yet […]