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Study on effects of resveratrol and quercetin on inflammation and insulin resistance

A study was carried out to examine the extent to which quercetin and trans-resveratrol (RSV) prevented inflammation or insulin resistance in primary cultures of human adipocytes treated with tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a)—an ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

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Study: Popular supplement quercetin does not enhance athletic performance

The antioxidant quercetin is increasingly being marketed as a supplement that boosts athletic performance, but a new University of Georgia study finds that it is no better than a placebo.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Sep 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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Pest preferences for cranberry cultivars determined

To determine whether insect herbivores have a feeding preference for certain cultivars of cranberry, researchers investigated the phenolic profiles in the foliage of two cranberry cultivars, then isolated ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Colonic navigation: Nanotechnology helps deliver drugs to intestinal target

Nanoparticles could help smuggle drugs into the gut, according to a study published this month in the International Journal of Nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Nov 04, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Concerns about the safety of certain 'healthful' plant-based antioxidants

Scientists are calling for more research on the possibility that some supposedly healthful plant-based antioxidants -- including those renowned for their apparent ability to prevent cancer -- may actually aggravate or even ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 27, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists complete two-year study on short-day onions

Texas AgriLife Research scientists have recently completed a two-year study on the impact of deficit irrigation and plant density on the growth, yield and quality of short-day onions.

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Questioning the safety of certain 'healthful' plant-based antioxidants

Scientists are calling for more research on the possibility that some supposedly healthful plant-based antioxidants — including those renowned for their apparent ability to prevent cancer — may actually aggravate or even ...

Chemistry / Other

created Sep 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Luteolin stars in study of healthful plant compounds

Natural compounds in plants may protect us against unwanted inflammation. However, human nutrition researchers agree that many questions remain about exactly how these compounds, known as phytochemicals, do that. Studies ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jul 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Americans missing out on phytonutrients associated with bone health

Americans who fall short in meeting their daily fruit and vegetable intakes based on government guidelines are also likely to fall short in common bone-building nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, according to a newly released ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 06, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

St. John's wort collection mined for its medicinal value

A unique collection of St. John's wort (Hypericum) curated by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Ames, Iowa, is providing university collaborators with genetically diverse, well-documented sources of this h ...

Biology / Other

created Mar 30, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Natural compound blocks hepatitis C infection

Researchers have identified two cellular proteins that are important factors in hepatitis C virus infection, a finding that may result in the approval of new and less toxic treatments for the disease, which can lead to liver ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 05, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Daily dose of color may boost immunity this flu season

Hoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting your family's immune system this cold/flu season.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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