Special Citrus Fruit May Help Fight Obesity by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a unique citrus fruit called finger citron and found it may help reduce weight gain and improve metabolism in obese mice. The fruit works …
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Special Bacteria May Help Lower Uric Acid and Reduce Alcohol Damage
Researchers discovered that a specific type of bacteria called Pediococcus pentosaceus SMM847 might help with two health problems: high uric acid levels (which …
Read MoreNew Marigold Extract Delivery System May Help Protect Liver from Alcohol Damage
Researchers developed a new way to deliver quercetagetin, a protective compound found in marigolds, to help protect the liver from alcohol-related damage. The …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Fight Obesity by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a natural substance called Pueraria lobata polysaccharide (UPLP) extracted from a plant to see if it could help with weight gain and …
Read MoreNew Way to Protect Collagen in Food and Supplements
Scientists created a new way to package collagen—a protein that's good for your skin, joints, and bones—so it doesn't break down in your stomach. They wrapped …
Read MoreCan Algae-Based Protein Help Your Health and the Planet?
Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies about special proteins found in algae to see if they could help people stay healthy. These algae proteins appear to …
Read MoreA Better Form of Selenium That Your Body Can Actually Use
Scientists have found a special type of selenium called L-Se-methyl-selenocysteine that might be better than regular selenium supplements. Selenium is an …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Boost During Pregnancy May Help Babies Grow Better
Researchers created a special supplement made from yeast that contains tiny protein pieces called peptides. When pregnant animals took this supplement during …
Read MoreNew Cookies Made from Beans Help Feed Pregnant Women Better
Researchers in Africa created special cookies using mung beans and purple taro—two affordable, nutritious ingredients—to help pregnant women get better …
Read MoreSpecial Yeasts from the Amazon May Help You Live Longer
Scientists discovered that certain types of wild yeast found in South American rainforests and wetlands might help organisms live longer and stay healthier. …
Read MoreSeaweed Nanoparticles May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that tiny particles from a type of seaweed called Sargassum fusiforme might help treat ulcerative colitis, a painful digestive disease. …
Read MoreNew Fiber Treatment May Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy
Scientists modified a natural fiber called konjac glucomannan by adding special chemical groups to it. They wanted to see if this change would help improve the …
Read MoreSugar-Free Chocolate With Healthy Bacteria: Does It Actually Work?
Researchers created a new type of dark chocolate without sugar that also contains helpful bacteria called probiotics. They tested different sugar substitutes …
Read MoreRed Seaweed Extract May Boost Skin Healing and Immune Health
Scientists studied a natural substance called furcellaran, which comes from a type of red seaweed. They tested different ways to extract this substance and …
Read MoreAncient Bean Could Help Fight Disease and Keep You Healthy
Scientists are excited about a special bean called pajuro that grows in the Andes Mountains. When this bean is broken down in the right way, it creates tiny …
Read MoreCan a Special Mushroom Help Prevent Gut Cancer?
Scientists reviewed research on Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. The mushroom contains special …
Read MoreSpecial Vinegar from a Plant May Help Fight Obesity in Mice
Scientists tested a vinegar made from luffa (a plant also known as a sponge gourd) to see if it could help with weight gain and unhealthy fat buildup. They …
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 MoreSpecial Rice Protein May Help Protect Diabetic Hearts
Researchers tested a new way to process rice protein using high pressure to create tiny protein pieces called peptides. In animal studies, this special rice …
Read MoreNew Food Ingredient Could Boost Your Body's Antioxidant Power
Scientists created a new food ingredient by combining a plant fiber called bacterial cellulose with a natural compound called ferulic acid. This combination …
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 MoreSpecial Supplement Makes Chicken Eggs Healthier and Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding a special form of selenium (a mineral) to chicken feed could improve egg quality and chicken health. They fed 108 laying hens …
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