Plant Supplements Help Stressed Chickens Stay Healthy
Chickens raised on farms face many challenges like heat, hunger, and disease that can slow their growth. Scientists tested whether special plant-based …
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Berry Supplement May Help Your Body Burn Fat Better
Researchers gave mice a special berry supplement called maqui while feeding them a high-fat diet. They discovered that maqui changed the bacteria in the mice's …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats May Help Her Mood and Baby's Milk
A new review looks at how what mothers eat after giving birth might affect their mental health and the quality of their breast milk. Researchers found that …
Read MoreWhat Mexican Teens Eat Has More Healthy Antioxidants Than We Thought
Researchers studied what Mexican teenagers eat and found that their typical diet contains good amounts of antioxidants—natural compounds that help protect our …
Read MoreRed Onion Peels Help Fish Grow Better in Crowded Tanks
Researchers tested whether red onion peel extract could help Nile tilapia fish grow better when many fish are packed into the same tank. They fed some fish a …
Read MoreJunk Food Lacks Healthy Plant Compounds That Fight Body Inflammation
Researchers studied over 22,000 people to understand why ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and fast food) might be bad for our health. They …
Read MoreDoes Combining Healthy Foods and Exercise Beat Doing Just One?
Researchers looked at studies combining polyphenol-rich foods (like berries and dark chocolate) with exercise to see if together they're better for heart and …
Read MoreSpecial Tea May Help Fight Weight Gain and Inflammation
Researchers studied three types of a traditional Chinese tea called Liubao tea to see which one works best for weight loss and fighting inflammation. They …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Lower Heart Risk Markers in Older Women
After menopause, women's bodies produce more of a substance called TMAO that can increase heart disease risk. Researchers tested whether a supplement made from …
Read MorePlant Compound Helps Young Pigs Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural plant compound called proanthocyanidin could help young pigs grow faster and develop stronger immune systems after …
Read MoreCan Antioxidant Foods Help Your Muscles Recover After Hard Exercise?
Researchers wanted to know if eating foods rich in natural plant compounds (like dates, dark chocolate, and pomegranate) before intense exercise could help …
Read MoreEating Pear Peels May Help Fight Gut Inflammation
Scientists discovered that compounds found in pear peels might help protect against ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation in the …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Lung Disease Patients Breathe Better
Researchers looked at studies testing whether natural plant compounds called polyphenols could help people with COPD, a serious lung disease that makes …
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 MorePlant Compound May Protect Your Gut During Radiation Treatment
Scientists discovered that rutin, a natural substance found in plants, might help protect your intestines from damage caused by radiation therapy. In …
Read MoreCan Barberry Berries Help Your Heart and Weight?
Researchers looked at 11 studies involving 718 people to see if barberry supplements could help with heart health and weight. Barberry is a small red berry …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Prevent Liver Cancer by Fixing Cell Metabolism
Researchers discovered that pterostilbene, a natural compound found in plants, may help prevent liver cancer by activating a special protein in cells called …
Read MoreRadish Greens: The Thrown-Away Vegetable with Hidden Health Powers
Most people throw away radish greens and only eat the root, but new research shows the leaves are actually packed with powerful plant compounds that could help …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Slow Brain Aging, New Study Suggests
Researchers studied 294 people to see if eating certain foods could help keep brains younger. They found that two proteins in the blood—Galectin-9 and …
Read MoreExtra-Virgin Olive Oil May Cut Heart Disease Risk in Half
A major study of over 7,000 people at high risk for heart disease found that those who consumed the most extra-virgin olive oil had significantly lower chances …
Read MoreCan Special Supplements Help Your Brain at High Altitude?
When people travel to high altitudes, their brains don't get as much oxygen, which can make them feel moody and have trouble thinking clearly. Researchers …
Read MoreCan Plant Foods Beat Pills for Weight Loss and Heart Health?
Researchers are testing whether eating more plant-based foods rich in natural compounds called polyphenols works better than taking supplements for weight loss …
Read MoreCan Fiber and Plant Foods Help Prevent Gut Pouches?
Diverticular disease happens when small pouches form in your colon (large intestine), causing pain and discomfort. Scientists reviewed research showing that …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Affects Breast Milk: Plant Nutrients for Baby Health
Researchers looked at how healthy plant compounds from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains pass into breast milk and might help babies develop better. These …
Read MoreWhy Scientists Need Better Tools to Study How Fruits Help Your Gut
Researchers reviewed studies from 2010-2024 about how plant compounds called polyphenols (found in fruits, vegetables, and tea) affect the bacteria in your …
Read MoreFood Compounds That Help Your Body Burn Fat Better
Scientists reviewed how certain natural compounds found in foods—like spices, tea, and fish oil—can help your body manage fat storage and burning. These …
Read MoreSpecial Foods With Hidden Health Powers: What Science Found
Scientists reviewed how certain foods packed with special compounds can help keep us healthy. These compounds come from plants and animals and can fight …
Read MoreItalian Blackthorn Juice May Fight Stomach Cancer in Lab Tests
Researchers from Italy studied blackthorn juice—a drink made from a wild plum-like fruit—to see if it could fight stomach cancer cells in the laboratory. The …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Can Help Your Skin Look Younger, Study Shows
Researchers looked at 61 different studies about how food affects skin aging and found some surprising results. They discovered that eating certain …
Read MoreGoji Berry Extract May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that compounds found in goji berries (Lycium barbarum) may help reverse fatty liver disease caused by high-fat diets. In a study using …
Read MoreScientists Find Hidden Markers That Show When You Eat Kiwifruit
Researchers discovered that eating kiwifruit leaves special chemical traces in your urine that scientists can detect. In a study with 17 healthy volunteers, …
Read MorePlant Extract from Palm Oil Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally
Researchers tested a supplement made from oil palm plant parts to see if it could help people's hearts and bodies fight damage. In a 60-day study with 97 …
Read MoreEating Plant-Rich Foods Linked to Better Health and Planet Awareness
Researchers in Turkey studied 197 adults to understand how eating foods rich in natural plant compounds (called polyphenols) connects to making healthier, more …
Read MorePlant Foods May Help Prevent Colon Cancer, New Research Shows
Scientists reviewed research on special compounds found in plants called polyphenols that might help prevent colorectal cancer, which is a serious health …
Read MoreCan Foods With Special Plant Compounds Help Fight Depression?
Scientists are discovering that certain plant-based foods might help protect your brain when you're stressed or depressed. A special compound called …
Read MoreCoffee and Olive Oil May Affect Heart Risk Differently in Men vs Women
Spanish researchers studied over 6,600 adults at high risk for heart disease to see how plant compounds in foods like coffee, olives, and olive oil affect …
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