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03/09/2022
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By Ralph Flores
Moringa leaves show promise as a prebiotic with anti-obesity effects
A recent study by scientists from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China revealed that a polysaccharide present in the moringa plant (Moringa oleifera) has potential applications as a prebiotic with anti-obesity properties. In their report, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the team looked at MOs-2-a, a polysaccharide obtained from moringa leaves, and its […]
09/24/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Gut health affects us early: Researchers say probiotics could be the answer to childhood obesity
Probiotics can promote weight loss and improve the metabolic health of obese children, suggests a study presented at the 58th Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology Meeting in Austria. According to researchers from Fuzhou Children’s Hospital in Fujian, China, probiotics supplementation, combined with exercise and proper diet, is a promising strategy for preventing or treating childhood obesity. Probiotics enhance weight […]
08/27/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Research looks into the health benefits of alternate day fasting
A recent diet trend is alternate-day fasting (ADF). As its name suggests, alternate-day fasting involves fasting for a day and eating whatever you like without restrictions the next day. It is one of the several varieties of intermittent fasting. Although it can appear extreme to some people, alternate-day fasting is safe and has many health benefits, according […]
07/30/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Going bananas over losing weight? Why not try eating more bananas
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They are rich in vitamins and fiber that are good for health. It is commonly known as the “happy fruit” not only for its curvy shape but because it increases levels of the “feel-good” hormone dopamine. Among its many benefits, bananas are said to be […]
06/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
White mulberry can help with weight loss, study finds
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a tree native to China well-known for its use in traditional medicine. According to historical texts, Ancient Chinese healers made a tincture for toothache from the bark of the white mulberry tree and a remedy for colds and flu from white mulberry leaves. White mulberry fruits, on the other hand, served […]
06/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compounds in white mulberry can help treat metabolic syndrome, says research
Cannabinoid receptors are components of the human endocannabinoid system, which plays a central role in regulating and balancing various bodily processes, such as immune response, cell communication, memory, sleep, metabolism and appetite. CB1 receptors, in particular, are highly expressed in the brain and present — albeit at low concentrations — throughout the body. CB1 receptors are known mediators […]
06/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Morus alba (white mulberry) extracts can be used to suppress appetite and manage body weight
Researchers from the U.S. and South Korea ability of flavonoids from Morus alba (white mulberry) to inhibit cannabinoid (CB1) ligand binding and suppress appetite in rats and obese mice. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The global prevalence of obesity is increasing, making the disease a global burden with limited treatment options. […]
05/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Getting a daily dose of exercise can boost the brain power of obese and overweight individuals
Exercise improves brain functions in overweight and obese individuals, according to a recent review. Published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, it revealed that exercise altered the size of different areas of the brain, such as the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus. Exercise also enhanced the structural integrity of white matter, the tissue in the brain […]
05/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
5 Small steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19
With experts still scrambling to develop a viable cure or a potential vaccine for COVID-19, different so-called solutions to beat the disease have started cropping up. From vinegar to radiation, professionals of all shapes and sizes have touted a host of products and practices alleged to be effective against the dreaded COVID-19. With each passing week, there seems […]
05/20/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Meal timing strategies for weight loss: Intermittent fasting or eating earlier helps reduce appetite, researchers say
Weight loss might be more about meal patterns than food choices, a recent study revealed. Published in the journal Obesity, it showed that meal timing strategies like intermittent fasting can help suppress appetite and enhance the body’s ability to burn fat. What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is a popular fitness trend around the world. […]
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