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Blackcurrant research reveals health benefits

New research shows blackcurrant extracts have a beneficial effect on gut health, reducing the activity of some metabolites of pathogenic bacteria that can cause colon cancer.

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created Mar 10, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Breathe easy: A natural fruit compound may help asthma

A preliminary study by New Zealand company Plant & Food Research shows that natural chemicals from blackcurrants may help breathing in some types of asthma.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 25, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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A hint of blackcurrant: Olfactory properties and gas-phase structures of Cassyrane stereoisomers

(PhysOrg.com) -- Upon testing different fragrances in a perfumery, the so-called top note, consisting of the most volatile odorants, is what characterizes a scent. These odorants determine the first and often ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created May 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Bioactive compounds in berries can reduce high blood pressure

Eating blueberries can guard against high blood pressure, according to new research by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Harvard University.

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created Jan 14, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Beet it: To exercise longer, try beetroot juice

(AP) -- When Chris Carver ran an ultra-marathon in Scotland last year, which challenges athletes to run as far as possible within 24 hours, he ran 140 miles (225 kilometers).

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 02, 2010 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Supplement produces a 'striking' endurance boost

Research from the University of Exeter has revealed taking a dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide in the body can significantly boost stamina during high-intensity exercise.

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created Aug 26, 2010 | popularity 1.9 / 5 (22) | comments 11

Beetroot juice boosts stamina, new study shows

(PhysOrg.com) -- Drinking beetroot juice boosts your stamina and could help you exercise for up to 16% longer. A University of Exeter led-study, published today, shows for the first time how the nitrate contained ...

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created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (13) | comments 6

Hot drinks help fight cold and flu

A hot drink may help reduce the symptoms of common colds and flu, according to new research by Cardiff University's Common Cold Centre.

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created Dec 10, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 0


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