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Spices may boost breast health
7 days ago
by Alicia
Compounds found in spices may reduce the risk of breast cancer formation by stopping the growth of the stem cells that spawn the tumours, says a new study. Researchers from the University of Michigan report that curcumin, found in turmeric, and piperine, found in black peppers, decreased the number ...
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The pick of cranberry’s health benefits
7 days ago
by Alicia
In the third part of our special series on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the reported health benefits of the little red berry. According to the leviathan of the cranberry business, Ocean Spray, the health benefits of cranberries include mouth, bone, urinary, and stomach. ...
Dr. Pressman - drpressman.com · 1 reference
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Dark chocolate may protect DNA from damage
7 days ago
by Alicia
Consumption of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate may protect DNA from oxidative damage, preventing artery hardening and heart disease, says a new study. Writing in the British Journal of Nutrition, Italian researcher report that consumption of dark chocolate containing 860 milligrams of polyphenols, an ...
Dr. Pressman - drpressman.com · 1 reference
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