A supplement for myelin regeneration

Multiple sclerosis patients continually lose the insulating myelin sheath that wraps around neurons and increases the speed of impulses in the central nervous system.

Looking for the best antioxidant fruit? Search no further than black raspberries

The science behind superfood stories: Antioxidant properties of raspberry and blackberry fruits grown in Central Europe.As far as healthy foods go, berries make the top of the list.

What are the benefits of cayenne?

Cayenne pepper is a hot chili pepper, frequently used in the preparation of spicy dishes, associated with a wide range of health benefits . The chili originated in Central and South America. It is named after the capital city of the French Guiana, “Cayenne”…

DNA Barcodes Identify Packaged Meat

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Can Diet Beat Depression?

Research into diet and depression should follow the model of studies into diet and cardiovascular risk. According to an opinion piece in BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Medicine this week.

Feeling Full During Weight Loss May Depend On Flavor And Texture

Low calorie foods may help people lose weight but there is often a problem that people using them do not feel full. New research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Flavour shows that subtle manipulations of texture and creamy flavour can increase the expectation that a fruit yoghurt drink will be filling and suppress hunger regardless of actual calorific content…

When School-Based Nutrition Programs Involve Teachers, Staff, & Parents Kids Eat Healthier

Programs to promote healthy eating can substantially reduce the amount of unhealthy foods and beverages on school grounds if the programs focus on a school’s specific needs and involve teachers, parents, staff, and administrators, according to a Kaiser Permanente Southern California study published in BioMed Central’s open access journal International Journal of Behavioral Nutr…

Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

According to a study published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Nutrition Journal, low carb, high fat diets could be responsible for an increase in unhealthy cholesterol levels in the blood of Swedes. In Northern Sweden, the incidence of heart disease in the 1970s was higher than any other region in the country…

Cholesterol Levels And Heart Disease Biomarkers In Diabetics Improved By Vitamin D-Fortified Yoghurt

People with diabetes are known to have an increased risk of heart disease. New research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Medicine shows that regular consumption of a vitamin D-fortified yoghurt drink improves cholesterol levels and biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction, a precursor of heart disease, in diabetics…

Latin American blueberries found to be ‘extreme superfruits’

With antioxidant levels two to four times higher than the blueberries available in the US, two species native to Central and South America may challenge one of summer’s favorite treats as a source of these disease-fighting substances.

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