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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 […]
02/03/2022
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By Ralph Flores
Black walnuts found to suppress appetite and oxidative degradation of lipids
Researchers have found that adding black walnuts (Juglans nigra) to your breakfast not only helps you feel fuller, but also protects your cells from oxidative damage. In their report, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the team explored the benefits of using black walnuts as a butter substitute. Consuming black walnuts increased satiety Black walnut trees […]
12/14/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Japanese scientists discover new benefits of fasting
A team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan found that there are more benefits to fasting than just losing weight. Their study, which saw participants undergo a 58-hour fast, found that the body switches from burning glucose to burning fat for energy during fasting, thus producing ketones, butyrates, […]
12/03/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity
Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which is to help […]
06/15/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Experts look at differences between Asian and American ginseng when it comes to treating metabolic disorders
Ginseng is a well-known herb, used in traditional medicine the world over. But it’s worth noting that “ginseng” refers to over 10 varieties of the man-shaped root of the Panax genus, the most popular being Asian ginseng (P. ginseng) and American ginseng (P. quinquefolius). Both American and Asian ginseng are known to boost immunity, regulate blood sugar levels and […]
06/07/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Intermittent fasting is key to a “healthy lifestyle,” experts suggest
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It is said to promote weight loss, lower blood pressure and boost brain health, among others. But what does science actually say about intermittent fasting? In a review published in The New England Journal of Medicine, neuroscientist Mark Mattson of Johns Hopkins Medicine and aging specialist Rafael […]
04/19/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Standardized botanical composition UP601 can suppress appetite better than other weight loss supplements, says study
One of the keys to good health is maintaining a healthy weight. Time and again, health experts have emphasized the importance of weight management, as excessive fat accumulation — better known as obesity — is linked to life-threatening diseases, such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. However, keeping off weight is easier said than […]
04/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Fat can accumulate in your lungs if you’re overweight, increase risk of developing asthma
Researchers generally agree that obesity, a complex disease characterized by an excessive amount of body fat, and asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by breathing difficulties, are closely linked. Unfortunately, the link between the two is poorly understood. Some scientists believe that obesity places direct pressure on the lungs, while others suggest that obesity-related inflammation exacerbates asthma. Now, new […]
04/01/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study links inflammation in the hypothalamus to hyperadiposity
In this study, researchers at Ewha Womans University in South Korea investigated the molecular mechanisms that link obesity to inflammation in the hypothalamus. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Inflammation is a distinct feature of obesity. Insulin resistance is associated with increased inflammation in the adipose tissue and the liver. Recent studies also suggest […]
01/26/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluation of the appetite suppression efficacy of well-known supplements for weight loss
In this study, American and South Korean researchers evaluated the appetite suppression efficacy of well-known natural ingredients in the weight-loss market. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. A change in the balance between food intake and energy expenditure is believed to be a hallmark of obesity. Today, many […]
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