Ochratoxin A
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin. It is a well-known nephrotoxic agent and has been associated with fatal human kidney disease, referred to as Balkan Endemic […]
FOOD AND DRINK
All Hail To Soya
Soya or just soy (Glycine max. L.) has developed into one of the most important nutritional foods throughout the world with strong health benefits. It […]
Best And Worst Foods For Those With Stomach Ulcers
A stomach ulcer is a debilitating condition. It is worth noting though that ulcers can occur throughout the digestive tract from throat through to the […]
The Benefits Of Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG)
Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is the main by-product of the brewing industry. It is the insoluble cereal residue that is separated from the mash before […]
Japanese Study Shows That Vitamin C Helps Prevent Stroke In Non-Smokers
Could it be possible that vitamin C helps prevent stroke? Antioxidants have long been regarded as positive contributors to health. Vitamins C & E for […]
Keeping Up A Good Diet Improves Fitness Into Old Age
New study finds strong links between a healthy diet throughout life, so as to improve fitness and physical activity into older age. It is all […]
Achillea millefollium
Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae) is a perennial herb used in Mexican folk medicine. It’s common name is Yarrow or Milfoil. It is commonly used to […]
Kappaphycus alvarezii
Kappaphycus alvarezii is also known as the Elkhorn Sea Moss. It is a red algae or seaweed which is an important commercial source of carrageenans. […]
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
The multipurpose Camellia oleifera oil offers amazing benefits for skin and hair. It is known that Geishas kept their skin soft, supple and young using this oil […]
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehips are a fantastic nutritional health source but the seeds also yield an excellent oil which is composed of omega-6 (45 percent) and omega-3 (35 […]
Carrot Seed Oil
Carrot seed oil is an extraordinary therapeutic product for the skin. When added to carrier oils it is used to soothe dry and matured skin. […]
Are Sugar and Cancer linked? Could It Make Cancerous Tumours More Aggressive
Is there a link between sugar and cancer? Sugar in the diet cannot help but have a bad report. A nine-year collaboration has shown sugar […]
Why We Like Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is a well-established supplement whose properties have been known for many years. It might be regarded as one of the first commercial […]
Cumin Seeds
Cumin lends a characteristic aroma and flavour to a variety of foods. The seeds are most popular but the leaves have also been used in […]
Take Type-2 Diabetes Down With Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Omega-6 fatty acids found in nuts, seeds, cinema favourites like popcorn and other snack foods shown in a study to reduce type-2 diabetes by 35 […]
Gmelina arborea
Gmelina arborea Roxb. is a fast-growing species of the Verbenaceae family and used by tribal groups in India and in traditional Indian medicine. It is […]
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
The genus, Pleurotus provides a number of species used not only for food but also for its therapeutic properties. Pleurotus citrinopileatus for example is grown […]
Potassium In A Banana Or Avocado Could Help Reduce Heart Attack And Strokes
Potassium is one of those minerals which we need to make sure we get enough of. If we don’t, we lay ourselves open to heart […]