Latest Polyphenols Stories
Scientists continue to debate the merits of resveratrol, the so-called "miracle molecule" found in red wine, according to Heather Hausenblas, Ph.D., of the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance. Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 Scientists continue to debate the merits of resveratrol, the so-called ‘miracle molecule’ found in red wine, according to Heather Hausenblas, Ph.D., of the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance....
Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers have succeeded in developing a biosynthetic polyphenol that improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The findings, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, provide insight in determining the feasibility of biosynthetic polyphenols as a possible therapy for AD in humans, a progressive neurodegenerative disease for which there is currently no cure. Polyphenols, which occur naturally in grapes, fruits, and...
(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- Next time you have a craving for the sweet stuff don't think twice, chocolate's amazing benefits will give you even more of a reason to indulge. "Chocolate is one of the foods with the greatest appeal to the general population," Sunil Kochhar, Ph.D., was quoted as saying. "The luscious aroma, taste and textures of chocolate have delighted the senses of people in many parts of the world for centuries and make it a well-known comfort food." Kochhar, who is with the...
Popcorn's reputation as a healthy snack food was bolstered even further Sunday with the release of a study that discovered the popular movie-time munchies actually have more of a specific type of antioxidant than many fruits and vegetables. As part of the research, Dr. Joe Vinson and colleagues from the University of Scranton analyzed four different types of popcorn -- two of which were air-popped and the other two were prepared in microwaves -- and measured the amount of the antioxidants...
FOLSOM, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- During this time of year when diet and exercise are a top priority, more and more people are grabbing a handful of walnuts. According to new research published in Food and Function, researchers from The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., compared the amount of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols in nine types of roasted and raw nuts and two types of peanut butter, in an attempt to "crack" the antioxidant code. The results?...
Swanson Health Products introduces Swanson Ultra BONOLIVE™, an innovative bone health supplement that features an extract from the leaves of olive trees. Fargo, ND (PRWEB) November 11, 2011 Swanson Health Products announces the latest breakthrough in natural bone support: Swanson Ultra BONOLIVE™, a revolutionary olive-based bone health supplement. This innovative product has its roots in Mediterranean tradition, where people have long recognized olives’ and olive...
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MonaVie, the prominent world-wide fruit juice distribution company, has announced that it has launched several new products that are now available for sale. The products continue in the vein of their brand but offer a unique twist on their other products. Their purpose is to help people's health by supporting joint, heart, and immune health. This is done mainly through antioxidants that promote general health. MonaVie juice distributor is now...
VIENNA, Va., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- No matter how you slice it, the whole apple may be greater - and healthier - than the sum of its parts, according to a new review study published in the September 2011 Advances in Nutrition. "Despite trends toward studying individual components of the apple, it appears the whole apple has beneficial properties that cannot be explained by certain nutrient components previously singled out," says Dr. Dianne Hyson, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and...
