Monthly Archives: September 2012
Compounds from Turmeric Have Blood Sugar Management Activity
People wih type 2 diabetes may benefit from turmeric supplements based on a “gold standard” human trial. Daily supplements from curcumin, a natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, have resulted in a significant drop in blood … Continue reading
Apple Peel Extracts May Help with Lowering Blood Pressure
Based upon laboratory studies, extracts from apples may have the potential for lowering blood pressure by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme which is linked with high blood pressure. Whilst further studies are required in order to confirm their findings, … Continue reading
Olive Oil & Mediterranean DIet Linked to Bone Health
Scientists have published the results of a study which looked at the cosumption of med-style diets enriched with olive oil. Over 2 years, they identified that this diet was associated with increased serum concentration of bone formation markers. This suggets … Continue reading