Gluten-Free Diets May Have Hidden Health Risks—Here's What to Know
More people are eating gluten-free diets even though they don't need to. While these diets help people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, scientists …
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Purple Berry Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in purple berries called cyanidin-3,5-O-glucoside (C35G) may help reduce intestinal inflammation and …
Read MoreCan Andean Blueberries Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers looked at whether a wild berry called agraz (Andean blueberry) could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving high blood pressure, …
Read MorePurple Potatoes May Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Researchers discovered that purple potatoes might help prevent high blood pressure by changing the bacteria in your gut. In a study with rats, those eating …
Read MorePurple Lettuce Gets Healthier With Compost From Food Waste
Researchers in Peru discovered that feeding purple lettuce with compost made from vegetable waste makes the lettuce healthier and more nutritious. They tested …
Read MorePurple Berry Extract May Protect Eyes From Light Damage
Researchers found that a natural compound from aronia berries (also called chokeberries) may help protect your eyes from damage caused by too much light …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Body's Genes Stay Healthy
Scientists are discovering that colorful purple and red foods like berries and grapes contain special compounds called anthocyanins that may help control how …
Read MoreBerry Supplements Change Gut Bacteria Differently Based on Your Body
Researchers gave 99 older adults either berry supplements or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if the supplements would change their gut bacteria and help their …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients Help Pregnant Goats Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two natural substances—selenium (a mineral) and anthocyanins (colorful plant compounds from purple corn)—could improve the …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Brain Work Better, Study Shows
Researchers looked at 59 different studies to see if foods and supplements rich in anthocyanins—the purple and red pigments found in berries, grapes, and other …
Read MoreCalafate Berry: A Patagonian Superfruit with Big Health Potential
Calafate is a small purple berry from the mountains of Chile and Argentina that's packed with powerful plant compounds called anthocyanins and vitamin C. …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Heart by Improving Blood Flow
Scientists reviewed studies on anthocyanins, natural purple compounds found in berries, grapes, and other colorful foods. These compounds appear to help …
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