Though flavonoids aren't considered essential nutrients − meaning one's body doesn't require them to grow and develop − few food compounds do as good of a job staving off infection and chronic disease ...
Put down the wrinkle cream and pick up a blueberry. A new study suggests that eating a diet rich in a powerful plant chemical could be the key to keeping your body strong and your mind sharp as you ...
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New research has found that a chemical abundant in fruits, vegetables and plant products can suppress the immune response seen in food allergies. It paves the way to developing a natural treatment for ...
In a recent study published in the Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy journal, researchers explored the anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties of flavonoids. Chronic inflammation is crucial to the ...
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder with a rapidly increasing global prevalence. It is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, β-cell dysfunction, and impaired ...
Cooking vegetables doesn't always reduce their vitamin and antioxidant content. Some vegetables, such as tomatoes, carrots, and spinach, are actually more nutritious when cooked. Cooking asparagus ...