Special Supplement Boosts Rabbit Health and Baby Production
Scientists tested whether a natural supplement made from tiny sea creatures called Artemia could help female rabbits stay healthier and have more babies. They …
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A Compound That May Help Protect Livers From Fat Damage
Researchers tested whether a compound called 4-phenylbutyric acid could help protect rat livers from damage caused by eating high-fat, high-sugar diets. The …
Read MoreAncient Leech Treatment May Help Fight Heart Artery Disease
Researchers studied whether a type of leech called Poecilobdella manillensis could help treat atherosclerosis, a disease where fatty deposits build up in …
Read MoreNew Selenium-Chitosan Mix Shows Powerful Antioxidant Power
Scientists created a new material by combining selenium (a nutrient your body needs) with chitosan (a natural fiber from shellfish shells). They tested 14 …
Read MoreVitamin C May Help Protect Cells in a Rare Genetic Condition
Scientists discovered that people with a rare genetic condition called HO-1 deficiency have low levels of vitamin C in their cells, which makes them vulnerable …
Read MoreNew Selenium Supplement Made from Plant Extract Shows Promise
Scientists created a new type of dietary supplement by adding selenium (an important mineral) to a plant called Chinese angelica. They used microwave heat to …
Read MoreTea Compound May Protect Brain Cells from Alzheimer's Damage
Researchers discovered that L-theanine, a natural compound found in tea, may help protect brain cells from damage linked to Alzheimer's disease. In laboratory …
Read MoreFriendly Bacteria May Help Protect Your Cells from Moldy Grain Toxins
Researchers discovered that a common probiotic bacteria called Lactobacillus acidophilus may help protect liver cells from damage caused by zearalenone, a …
Read MoreBrazilian Babassu Plant May Protect Your Cells From Damage
Scientists studied a natural extract from the babassu plant, which grows in Brazil, to see if it could protect human cells from damage. They tested the extract …
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