Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This in vitro and in vivo rat study suggests that resveratrol acts as a thyroid disruptor and a goitrogen and thus recommends caution when using it as a supplement or therapeutic. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol...
Green Tea Polyphenols Protect Cochlear Hair Cells from Ototoxicity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Researchers demonstrated that catechin epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) could promote hearing-impaired recovery by suppressing the Notch signaling pathway. The Notch signaling pathway is a cell signaling system in mammals...
Unique Profiles of Polyphenol Intake Associated with Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results emphasize the importance of a varied diet of polyphenol-rich foods such as nuts, fruits, and vegetables to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Although type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease with no known cure,...
Citrus Fruits, Olive Polyphenols and Flavanones Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a mixture of grapefruit, bitter orange fruits, and olive leaf extracts may potentially lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease. Although advances in medicine have helped to significantly reduce...
Uses of Apple Polyphenol for the Skin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, twelve weeks of supplementation with an apple polyphenol reduced ultraviolet irradiation induced skin pigmentation in healthy women. The skin is not only the largest organ of the human body, but it also safe guards...
Grape and Blueberry Polyphenols Improve Memory in Elderly
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A six-month supplementation with a polyphenol-rich extract of blueberry and grape (PEGB), improved verbal episodic memory in healthy older adults. Our elderly population is increasing significantly in industrialized countries and is...
Amla Fruit Extract Improves Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Phyllanthus emblica (amla fruit), at a 500 mg daily dose, significantly improved components of metabolic syndrome such as endothelial function, oxidative stress biomarkers and lipid profiles in participating subjects....
Flavonoid Supplementation and Exercise Increase Plasma Flavonoid Levels
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A two-week supplementation of flavonoids significantly increased plasma levels of circulating gut-derived polyphenols in exercising participants. Only small amounts of dietary flavonoids are absorbed in the small intestine. 1 The majority...
Dietary Grape Polyphenols may Modify Metabolism Through Bacteria in the Gut
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Data suggest that dietary polyphenols may act in the gut to modify microbial community structure, resulting in lessened intestinal and systemic inflammation and improved metabolic outcomes. A study from Rutgers University demonstrates...
Annurca Apple Shown to Improve Patterned Hair Loss
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Annurca apple extract is a powerful antioxidant that stimulates hair follicles to engage in fatty acid oxidation, generate ATP, and prevent amino-acid catabolism, thus enabling keratin production. According to the American Academy of...
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