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06/19/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Which plants are effective at treating kidney diseases?

Plant-based foods are much better at promoting health than animal-based foods for a variety of reasons. Besides their abundance in essential nutrients, edible plants also contain a variety of phytonutrients that help combat or treat disease. The ability of these plants to produce antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic compounds serves as their main advantage over conventional medicines, which […]

05/15/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Scientists say barley is a promising laxative and functional food against constipation

According to a recent study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, fermented barley extract is a promising laxative agent and natural remedy for spastic constipation. After investigating its effects in constipated rats, South Korean researchers reported that fermented barley exhibits antioxidant, gastroprotective and immunostimulatory properties that make it a powerful functional food ingredient against spastic constipation. Constipation: […]

08/13/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Barley sprouts can help address fatty liver disease, says study

Cholesterol is a wax-like, fat-like molecule produced by the body and obtained from food. Its main functions are as a building material for cell membranes and as a component in the production of certain hormones and compounds that aid in fat digestion. However, high amounts of cholesterol in the blood lead to the development and […]

06/05/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Hexacosanol derived from barley sprouts helps lower cholesterol

In this study, researchers from Korea University in Seoul investigated the hypocholesterolemic activity of hexacosanol on hepatocytes and high-fat–induced obese mice. The results of their study, which elucidate the mechanism behind hexacosanol’s cholesterol-lowering activity, were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Policosanols are hypocholesterolemic compounds but their mechanism of action is not well-understood. The researchers hypothesized that hexacosanol, […]

04/07/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Mycotoxins: What are they and why are they bad for you?

Mycotoxins are deadly natural compounds produced by molds and other harmful fungi. Found in grains and food products derived from livestock that ate tainted grain, these endocrine disruptors can harm the sexual development of young girls and cause other, more serious health complications. As much as 25 percent of the world’s supply of grain has been contaminated by mycotoxin-producing molds. […]

10/02/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The antidiabetic potential of barley

Researchers have shown that barley (Hordeum vulgare), which is commonly included in people’s diets, has antidiabetic potential. This study, which was published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine, looked at barley’s in vitro hypoglycemic potential, which is the ability to reduce blood sugar levels. Alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase are enzymes that increase blood sugar levels by releasing […]

05/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

10 Healing superfoods you can easily grow in your garden

The key to a healthy diet is within your reach. You don’t need to go far to get it – since all you’ll be needing is a plot of land in your garden and some elbow grease. Here are 10 superfoods you can easily grow in your garden: Apples – These fruits are packed with vitamin C […]

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