Palythine
Palythine is a type of mycosporine-like amino acid (MAA), a natural compound commonly found in marine organisms such as algae, corals, and some fish. These […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The Benefits Of Eucalyptus
The image of a sleepy Koala is a common vision munching on Eucalyptus leaves in Australia. It is this marsupial’s only food source which says […]
Nuts – Their Nutritional Benefits
Nuts are the seeds of new plants and must provide all the fat, protein and energy that a newly germinating plant must receive to continue […]
Cranberry, Cranberry Juice & UTIs In Women
Cranberry juice is an exciting fruit juice for the breakfast table or indeed at any other occasion. EFSA probably gave a sense however of what was […]
Magnesium L-Threonate
Compounds regularly appear with health benefits. This particular compound, magnesium L-threonate (CAS no. 778571-57-6, and the hydrate is CAS no. 500304-76-7) is being marketed as a […]
Horny Goat Weed
Introduction The Horny Goat Weed is a herb that literally got its name because animals that ate the plant found it increased their libido immeasurably. […]
The Benefits Of 5-HTP
If you are interested in sleep and any issues on brain and mental health then pay particular attention to a compound which is found naturally […]
Schisandra sphenanthera
Schisandra sphenanthera is one of those Chinese herbals with an interesting biochemical profile. It needs to be distinguished from its close relative which is S. […]
The Benefits Of Betaine
Betaine anhydrous (Bet) is a naturally produced compound. Supplementation with betaine is most often used for reducing blood homocysteine levels and trying to improve athletic […]
Echinacea – Uncertainty Remains On Its Ability To Reduce Occurrence Of Colds
Overview Echinacea is commonly sold as an over the counter herbal medicine for treating colds and flu. Given that in the USA, one billion episodes […]
Replacing Beef Meat With Chicken Meat Could Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer
New research on 40,000 women shows that eating red meat is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer but eating chicken meat appears […]
Feverfew: A Herbal For Migraines And Headaches
We have been growing feverfew in our gardens for years and to some it has become a real weed but a welcome one in many […]
Garcinia Cambogia – A Novel Weight Management Supplement
Garcinia cambogia offers a novel and natural product for weight management. Weight management supplements are controversial products but they have a place in the nutritionals business. It […]
What Are The Symptoms Of A Heart Attack ?
Symptoms of a heart attack can include: Chest pain – a sensation of pressure, tightness or squeezing in the centre of your chest Pain in […]
The Benefits Of Black Tea
Black tea has long been attributed with numerous health benefits. There is now increasing evidence that one of the most widely consumed beverages globally might […]
The Promise Of Green Tea
Green tea is now one of the most popular beverages consumed globally with about 120ml in volume drunk by virtually everybody, every year (Graham, 1992) […]
The Benefits Of the Japanese Raisin Tree
The Japanese Raisin tree is scientifically known as Hovenia dulcis Thunb.. It is a deciduous fruit tree in the Rhamnaceae family. The fruit has long […]
Kenaf – A Fibre And Seed Oil For Nutrition And Bio-Diesel
Kenaf has been grown for centuries as a cordage plant, one whose stem and stalk have been widely used for the production of high quality […]
What Is Golden Rice?
Golden Rice is one of the first varieties of rice (Oryza sativa) to be manufactured using genetic engineering or synthetic biology techniques. Using recombinant DNA […]
Thoughts On the Okinawan Diet
The Okinawan Diet has long been considered the root of the high longevity of Okinawans in general. We look at some of the factors which […]