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Chances are, you have probably never heard of Japanese knotweed root extract. However, this plant can deliver a large number of health benefits. One of the most recently discovered advantages of consuming this root extract is that it may reduce the cancer risk that accompanies the consumption of processed meat. This is good news for anyone who loves to indulge...

Vitamin D is best known for its ability to aid in calcium absorption in the body and support healthy bone development. However, this fat-soluble vitamin also plays a crucial role in the maintenance of the body's digestive, circulatory and nervous systems. Most recently, the vitamin has been shown to have an increasingly positive effect on immune system function. Not getting...

A new study out of the U.K. may have pinpointed exactly how flavonoids lower blood pressure. While some of the health benefits of flavonoids have been known for some time, it is only recently that scientists have discovered that these compounds may also play a role in helping to lower blood pressure through the body's gut. Here is what you...

Healthy cells that start to weaken become more susceptible to a variety of diseases and illnesses. This increases the risk of health concerns like heart disease, cancer and a myriad of other health conditions. The promising news is that research has demonstrated that specific natural ingredients can work to promote healthy cell growth and protect healthy cells from damage at...

The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of different types of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other species, most of which reside inside the cecum, a pocket within the large intestine. Although the individual species are microscopic, as a whole, they can weigh up to five pounds. The gut microbiome is so important to human health that it is often...

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. Associated with serotonin production, and thereby linked to mood, as well as connected to energy levels and immune system function, new research finds that insufficient tryptophan can impact gut microbiome and may significantly increase inflammation. Chronic inflammation has been shown to increase the risk of numerous diseases, including those among the leading causes of...

For centuries, scientists have hypothesized about the connection between aging and disease. But what if we should be treating aging itself as a disease? New research suggests that treating the aging process as a disease could deliver vast advantages to both serious health issues and the economy. The question remains: How can the medical field begin to provide solutions that...

Red wine can be beneficial when consumed in moderation, due to a specific compound that's found in the skin of the grape from which it's produced. This compound is called resveratrol, and it has multiple benefits for  human health. There are many benefits of red wine that can be attributed to resveratrol, a key compound in the skin of red...

It probably does not come as a surprise to learn that what you eat greatly influences your overall health. But did you know that a poor diet can lead to inflammation? One of the leading predictors of an unhealthy level of inflammation in the body is an imbalance in the gut microbiome. This imbalance can lead to a variety of...

Postmenopausal women may want to add some milk chocolate to their mornings, according to the results of a new study published in The FASEB Journal. Researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School’s second biggest teaching hospital, and from the University of Murcia, Spain, found that the potential health benefits of eating chocolate in the morning may include...