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Green Tea is a substance that is being studied in the prevention of cancer. It is made from decaffeinated green tea, and contains chemicals called catechins, which are antioxidants. Also called Polyphenon E.

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Research suggests the Mediterranean diet supports inflammatory bowel disease management, enhancing gut microbiota with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

10 Dec 2024

Stress, diet, and vascular health: Can cocoa flavonols help?

Incorporating flavonol-rich foods may counteract stress-induced vascular impairments, offering a dietary strategy for improved cardiovascular health.

19 Nov 2024

Green tea kombucha could transform your gut and boost your weight-loss journey

Green tea kombucha improves gastrointestinal symptoms and alters the serum metabolome in individuals with excess body weight on an energy-restricted diet, showing potential metabolic health benefits.

18 Nov 2024

Cocoa flavanols can protect the vascular system from stress

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food.

18 Nov 2024

Polyphenol-rich Mediterranean diets could help keep the brain younger

A study reveals that Mediterranean and green-MED diets rich in polyphenols may slow brain aging and reduce neurodegeneration through improved glycemic control.

6 Nov 2024

Cranberry juice: A natural boost for women's skin health

A polyphenol-rich cranberry beverage was found to improve skin elasticity, reduce UV-induced erythema, and modulate the skin microbiome, with effects most pronounced in women aged 40 and older.

22 Sep 2024

How nutrition and telomere dynamics shape beauty and aging in women

Research explores the intricate relationship between health, beauty, and aging in women, emphasizing the critical roles of telomere dynamics and nutrition in promoting longevity and vitality.

17 Sep 2024

Exploring Japanese medicine: Longevity, lifestyle, and emerging health priorities

Investigating Japanese longevity reveals the impact of lifestyle medicine and government strategies on health, offering lessons for global wellness initiatives.

16 Sep 2024

Soft drinks worsen menstrual pain, study shows

Soft drink intake is linked to a higher likelihood and severity of primary dysmenorrhea in Chinese women, especially in rural areas, while moderate coffee consumption may reduce PD severity.

16 Sep 2024

Matcha green tea enhances cognition and sleep in older adults

Regular matcha green tea consumption may improve emotional perception and sleep quality in older adults with cognitive decline, though it shows no significant effect on broader cognitive functions.

2 Sep 2024

Potential liver risks from popular herbal supplements revealed in new study

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that 5% of U.S. adults consume six potentially hepatotoxic botanicals, highlighting a significant need for increased regulatory oversight.

6 Aug 2024

Research reveals widespread use of potentially liver-damaging botanicals

Millions of Americans consume supplements that contain potentially hepatoxic botanical ingredients, according to a study from University of Michigan researchers.

6 Aug 2024

Researchers receive $9.5M to study polyphenols' impact on cognitive health

UCLA Health researchers, in collaboration with researchers from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, have received $9.5 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with support from European funding agencies - The Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Public Health Agency Health & Social Care (HSC) - to study the effects of polyphenols on cognitive health and the brain-gut microbiome system.

5 Aug 2024