We all know that fiber is good for us, and now University of Illinois (U of I) researchers have added a new reason to consume it, perhaps particularly for older individuals. A study published recently in the journal Frontiers in Immunology that brought together scientists from the university’s neuroscience, nutrition, animal sciences, and kinesiology departments […]
A diet that includes plenty of colorful vegetables and fruits may contain compounds that can stop colon cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases in pigs, according to an international team of researchers. Understanding how these compounds work on a molecular level could be an initial step toward finding treatments for people with cancer. “What we are […]
A recent study published in the journal Carcinogenesis has shown several pathways by which a special form of clinically studied curcumin blended with turmeric essential oils called BCM-95 Curcumin can affect pancreatic cancer, specifically pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). PDAC is the most common form of pancreatic cancer and has a very poor prognosis, with approximately […]
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that extracts and isolated compounds from avocado seeds may protect ready-to-eat foods against Listeria. The main objective of the study was to chemically characterize and determine the antilisterial properties of an enriched acetogenin extract (EAE) from avocado seed, and its major acetogenin components, and compare […]
