Medicine

Neurogenic Compounds

Quercetin and 3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHBA), phytonutrients commonly found in apples, may help stimulate the production of new brain cells, according to a study published in the journal Stem Cell Reports. Quercetin and DHBA, natural compounds found in apples, are pro-neurogenic. Image credit: Ichwan et al., doi: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2021.01.005. Dr. Gerd Kempermann …

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Green Tea Compound

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol found in the leaves of green tea (Camellia sinensis), may increase levels of the natural anti-cancer protein p53, often referred to as ‘the guardian of the genome,’ according to a new study led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scientists. Zhao et al. provide insights into the mechanisms …

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Coffee Consumption

Higher intake of caffeinated coffee was found to be associated with reduced risk of heart failure in three large, well-known heart disease studies: the FHS (Framingham Heart Study), CHS (Cardiovascular Heart Study), and ARIC (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities). Drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee may reduce heart failure …

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Caffeine During Pregnancy

Caffeine consumed during pregnancy can change important brain pathways that could lead to behavioral problems later in life, according to new research from the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Caffeine is a known neuromodulator that is commonly consumed throughout pregnancy. Image credit: Poohchisa …

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UV-Induced Photodamage

Polyphenols, a group of natural compounds found in grapes as well as other fruits and vegetables, are key compounds responsible for ultraviolet (UV)-photoprotection, according to new research. Grapes may help protect against damage to the skin caused by solar UV radiation. Image credit: Bru-nO. “Major grape polyphenols include the flavanols …

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Drinking Oolong Tea

In a study published recently in the journal Nutrients, oolong tea and pure caffeine increased fat breakdown by about 20% in the healthy volunteers; oolong tea continued to have an effect while the participants were asleep. Ingredients in oolong tea can stimulate fat oxidation. Image credit: Sci-News.com. The various types …

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World’s Most Potent Toxin

  The bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces the world’s most potent poison, which can cause paralysis, labored breathing, and death — it’s called botulism. The same toxin also smooths wrinkles in the skin at low concentrations because nature is weird like that. There’s an approved treatment for botulism, but it’s not …

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New Bifidobacterium

The supplementation of a novel strain of Bifidobacterium longum, designated APC1472, in otherwise healthy overweight and obese individuals reduced their fasting blood glucose levels and normalized active levels of both ghrelin, a hormone that signals hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol. Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 has promising potential to be developed …

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Treat Metabolic Syndrome

Water suppresses vasopressin, a hormone linked to fructose-induced obesity and diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal JCI Insight. Andres-Hernando et al. suggest that increased water intake may be a beneficial way to both prevent or treat metabolic syndrome. Image credit: Bernd Scheumann. “The clinical significance of …

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Replacing Red Meat

According to a new study published in The BMJ, substituting high quality plant foods such as legumes, nuts, or soy for red meat might reduce the risk of coronary heart disease; substituting whole grains and dairy products for total red meat, and eggs for processed red meat, might also reduce …

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