Reducing Muscle Soreness with Berries
Anti-inflammatory phytonutrients in berries may explain why cherries can speed recovery after a marathon—by reducing...
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Reducing Muscle Fatigue with Citrus
Daily citrus fruit consumption during athletic training may reduce muscle fatigue, as evidenced by lower...
Keeping Your Hands Warm with Citrus
Phytonutrients in citrus, such as hesperidin, may increase blood flow sufficient to warm the hands...
Infant Seizures Linked to Mother’s Spirulina Use
Contamination of spirulina supplements with toxins from blue-green algae raises safety concerns.
Safety of Noni & Mangosteen Juice
Multilevel marketing companies accused of using exaggeration and pseudoscience to promote potentially dangerous products, such...
Is Carrageenan Safe?
Carrageenan is a food additive used as a thickener and fat substitute in a variety...
Dietary Treatment for Painful Menstrual Periods
Women suffering with dysmenorrhea who switch to a plant-based diet experience significant relief in menstrual...
Cayenne Pepper for Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Chronic Indigestion
Chronic red pepper powder ingestion may be an effective treatment for IBS and chronic dyspepsia...
Hot Sauce in the Nose for Cluster Headaches?
Daily application of capsaicin, the burning component of hot peppers, into the nostril on the...
Tart Cherries for Insomnia
The melatonin content in certain plant foods such as almonds, raspberries, and goji berries may...
Kiwifruit for Insomnia
Two kiwi fruit an hour before bedtime may improve sleep quality and duration, without the...
Fighting the Blues with Greens?
Natural monoamine oxidase enzyme inhibitors in fruits and vegetables may help explain the improvement in...
