Natural Plant Compound May Help Control Blood Sugar Levels
Researchers studied quercetin, a natural substance found in plants, to see if it could help control blood sugar levels. Using fruit flies as a model, they …
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Natural Herb Extract Helps Mice Lose Weight by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers tested a plant-based extract rich in flavonoids (natural compounds found in plants) on mice fed a high-fat diet. The extract helped reduce weight …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a natural flavonoid called nobiletin, found in citrus fruits, may help protect kidneys from damage caused by diabetes. In studies …
Read MoreWhere Your Millet Grows Matters for Health Benefits
Scientists discovered that foxtail millet grown in different regions of China contains different amounts of healthy plant compounds called polyphenols. Millet …
Read MoreHow Plant Compounds Affect Your Body's Defense System
Scientists studied how two natural plant compounds called baicalein and scutellarein interact with a special protein in your body called the aryl hydrocarbon …
Read MorePlant Compounds Called Flavonoids May Help Protect Your Heart
Scientists reviewed research on flavonoids—natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and chocolate—to understand how they might help prevent heart …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Improve Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers looked at 25 studies involving 1,689 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where fat builds up in the liver. They …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise Against Colorectal Cancer
Researchers discovered that kaempferol, a natural substance found in plants, may help fight colorectal cancer cells in laboratory tests. When scientists …
Read MoreEating More Flavonoids May Help Prevent Asthma
Researchers studied over 14,000 American adults to see if eating foods rich in flavonoids—natural plant compounds found in fruits and vegetables—could help …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that fisetin, a natural compound found in plants, may help protect the liver from fatty buildup caused by poor diet and weight gain. In …
Read MoreCommon Plant Compounds May Help Prevent Weak Bones
Researchers used advanced computer analysis to identify five plant-based compounds that could help prevent osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones weak and …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Plants Grow Better and Make Healthy Compounds
Scientists discovered that a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus velezensis can boost the growth of a medicinal plant called Anoectochilus roxburghii. The …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Stop Hardening of Blood Vessels
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called luteolin, found in plants, might help prevent blood vessels from becoming hard and calcified—a serious …
Read MoreCan Eating Colorful Foods Improve Your Mood and Mental Health?
Researchers looked at 38 scientific studies to see if special plant compounds called flavonoids—found in foods like blueberries, cocoa, and grapes—could help …
Read MoreSpecial Drink Made From Plants May Help Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Scientists studied a fermented beverage made from five medicinal plants to see if it could help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Using advanced lab …
Read More10 Wild Plants Could Be Nature's Medicine Cabinet and Food Source
Researchers studied ten wild plants used in traditional medicine in India to understand what nutrients and healing compounds they contain. They tested leaves, …
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 …
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 …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Reduce Muscle Soreness After Exercise
Researchers tested whether diosmin, a natural compound found in citrus fruits, could help female soccer players recover better after intense workouts. In this …
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