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News & Articles By Ellaine Castillo
09/24/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Compound found in black cumin shows potential anticancer properties
A study, conducted by researchers from Mansoura University, revealed that thymoquinone can lower the risk of cancer and inhibit tumor progression. This study, which was published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, evaluated the preventive and therapeutic anti-cancer properties of thymoquinone in an in vivo model of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma. Thymoquinone, a principal component […]
09/24/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Exploring the potential of a member of the forget-me-not family in treating neurodegenerative disorders
A group of researchers from the University of Malakand, Karachi University, and Kohat University of Science and Technology in Pakistan showed that Nonea micrantha Bioss. & Reut is potentially effective against neurodegenerative disorders. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the anticholinesterase and antioxidant activity of N. micrantha extracts. N. micrantha belongs to the Boraginaceae […]
09/20/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
There is a multi-generational effect to low fiber diets… you may be passing down a bacteria deficiency to your grandchildren
Contrary to what many people believe, the food in a person’s diet affects more than just an individual. According to a study published in Nature, people who had low fiber intake can pass down the repercussions of this to future generations. Researchers from Stanford University used mice to determine if following a low-fiber diet reduced populations of […]
09/19/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
An anthraquinone derived from the cheese fruit is being studied as a potential cancer remedy
Researchers have discovered that nordamnacanthal, an anthraquinone found in cheese fruit (Morinda citrifolia), possesses anti-cancer properties. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, in vivo and in vitro experiments were used to determine the cytotoxic effects of nordamnacanthal. Existing studies have shown that nordamnacanthal possesses several biological activities. However, these have only […]
09/18/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Extracts from a traditional African tree called “False Iroko” found to be effective at treating neurodegenerative disease
Researchers discovered that the “False Iroko” tree (Antiaris africana) contains compounds that can be used to treat mitochondria-related neurodegenerative diseases. This study, which was published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, conducted in vitro cyanide neurotoxicity tests to determine the neuroprotective properties of different solvent fractions of A. africana. A. africana leaves were air dried […]
09/18/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Lactobacillus strains found in fermented foods are promising probiotic candidates
Researchers show that Lactobacillus strains found in traditional Malaysian fermented foods have promising probiotic properties. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, evaluated different strains of Lactobacillus based on their tolerance to low pH, bile salts, antibiotic susceptibility, and cell surface properties. Thirty Lactobacillus strains were isolated from Malaysian fermented foods, including tempeh, tapai, pickles, and budu. Turbidimetric […]
09/18/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
The wound healing properties of the Haliotis diversicolor shell (abalone)
Researchers have revealed that the shell of Haliotis diversicolor, known as shijueming or abalone, has potential in treating burns. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, used in vitro and in vivo models to evaluate the effect of H. diversicolor on wound healing. The shell of H. diversicolor is a traditional Chinese medicine used to […]
09/17/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
An omega-3 metabolite plays a role in preserving bone tissue
The risk and incidence of diseases related to bone tissue degeneration tend to increase as people age. According to one study, Resolvin E1 or RvE1, a metabolite of omega-3, can preserve bone tissue. This study, which was published in Frontiers in Immunology, looked at the role of RvE1 in bone remodeling under inflammation. It had been noted previously […]
09/14/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
The anti-cancer potential of Melicope ptelefolia
Researchers have discovered that Melicope ptelefolia has great potential as an anti-cancer agent. This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the potential medicinal applications of M. ptelefolia by looking into its different properties. M. ptelefolia has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments. However, few studies have looked into the scientific rationale […]
09/14/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Citral can be used to induce cell death (apoptosis) in drug-resistant breast cancer cells
Research reveals that citral can be used to induce apoptosis on drug-resistant cancer cells in a spheroid model. This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the potential of citral to specifically target its cytotoxic activity against drug-resistant breast cancer cells. There have been many advancements in breast cancer therapies […]
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