What are lectins?
Lectins are a type of protein that can bind to cell membranes. They are sugar-binding and become the “glyco” portion of glycoconjugates on the membranes....
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Hyaluronic Acid Foods
Hyaluronic acid is a natural chemical substance found in the body. The highest concentrations are found in the joints and eyes. Also known hyaluron, it...
Physiological Features of Rice Seed in Germination
Sequentially happened activities during rice seed germination. Upon imbibition, rice seed germination process could be divided into three phases (Yang et al., 2007). Phase I...
Type 2 Diabetics Lower Your Blood Sugar with These Plants
The short of if is that I finally had physical symptoms that drove me to the doctor’s office. I had a persistent carbuncle under one...
Oat Avenanthramides
Oat Avenanthramides Oats are one of the quintessential foods of the traditional Scottish diet. In terms of health benefits they are best known for their fibre content,...
Natural Methods to Improve Vitality, Sexual Function, and Prostate Health
Nettle and Ginger Stinging nettle and ginger are botanicals with a long history of human use. Both have been shown to possess significant anti-inflammatory activity.11,12...
Best Natural 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
5 alpha reductase is an enzyme in the body that converts testosterone into DHT which then goes on to cause hair loss in men...
Diet and Diabetes: Recipes For Success
Diabetes diets typically call for portion control, carbohydrate limits and, for those who are overweight, calorie restrictions. Fortunately, there is another way. Low-fat, plant-based diets...
9 Ways to Boost Glutathione
Coined “The Mother of All Antioxidants” by Mark Hyman, MD, glutathione is one of the hottest topics in both natural health and medical circles today....
The gut microbiota suppresses insulin-mediated fat accumulation via the short-chain fatty acid receptor GPR43
The gut microbiota affects nutrient acquisition and energy regulation of the host, and can influence the development of obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes. During feeding,...