Anti-Diabetic Substance Found In Liquorice Root

It provides the raw material for liquorice candy, calms the stomach and alleviates diseases of the airways: liquorice root. Chosen as the “Medicinal plant 2012”, the root has been treasured in traditional healing since ancient times…

Millions Of Dry Eye Sufferers May Benefit From Caffeine

Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake can significantly increase the eye’s ability to produce tears, a finding that could improve treatment of dry eye syndrome. This common eye condition affects about four million people age 50 and older in the United States…

The Protective Effect Of Fiber For Cardiovascular Health, Especially In Women

Foods high in fibre provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women.

Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help MS? Apparently Not

About 2.5 million people worldwide suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, incurable disease of the central nervous system. Some MS sufferers take or have tried omega-3 fatty acid supplements to control the disease, because the essential fatty acids are believed to have anti-inflammatory and neuro-protective effects in multiple sclerosis…

Autism Linked To Industrial Food Or Environment

A new study in Clinical Epigenetics, suggests that the epidemic of autism amongst children in the U.S.

Fibre protects against cardiovascular disease, especially in women

Foods high in fiber provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women. The research involved the study of the eating habits of over 20,000 residents of the Swedish city of Malmö, with a focus on the risk of cardiovascular disease. The importance of 13 different nutrient variables (mostly fiber, fats, proteins and carbohydrates) was analyzed.

Tree Nut Consumption Associated With Better Diet Quality In Children And Adults

In a study published in Nutrition Research, researchers looked at the association of out-of-hand nut (OOHN) consumption with nutrient intake, diet quality and the prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome in both children and adults…

Genetic Adaptation Of Fat Metabolism Key To Development Of Human Brain

About 300 000 years ago humans adapted genetically to be able to produce larger amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. This adaptation may have been crucial to the development of the unique brain capacity in modern humans

Consumers Of Tree Nuts Likely To Have Lower Body Weight And Lower Prevalence Of Health Risks

In a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition[i], researchers compared risk factors for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome of nut consumers versus those who did not consume nuts…

Does Vitamin D Enhance Academic Performance? Probably Not

A study, in the online version of Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, shows that high levels of vitamin D do not appear to boost the academic performance of teenagers…

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