Plant 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 …
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Special Tea Compound Helps Control Blood Sugar by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in a traditional Chinese tea called Fu brick tea may help people with type 2 diabetes. In a study with …
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 MoreSpecial Mushroom Compound Shows Promise Against Inflammation and Cancer
Scientists studied a medicinal mushroom called Antrodia cinnamomea that's popular in Taiwan to understand what makes it healthy. They found special compounds …
Read MoreGreen Seaweed Extract May Help Your Body Handle Fat Better
Researchers discovered that a natural extract from green seaweed called enteromorpha polysaccharide (EP) may help protect your liver and improve how your body …
Read MoreHow Certain Plant Fibers May Help Your Body Fight Cancer
Scientists are discovering that special plant fibers called polysaccharides might help protect against cancer by improving your gut bacteria. Your gut contains …
Read MoreSea Buckthorn May Help Protect Your Liver From Alcohol Damage
Researchers found that special compounds called polysaccharides from sea buckthorn fruit might protect your liver from damage caused by alcohol. In laboratory …
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