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09/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A traditional Malay ethnomedicine shown to prevent obesity

Red pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus), known as red dragon fruit in Malaysia, has been found to prevent obesity. In the study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was found that red pitaya improves energy balance homeostasis by regulating the anorectic, orexigenic and energy expenditure-related genes. Researchers at Universiti Putra Malaysia in Malaysia […]

06/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Tea found to prevent fat storage in the liver, lower blood glucose

Tea, particularly its green and black varieties, can prevent fat storage in the liver and lower blood sugar, according to the study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Tunis EL Manar and the University of Carthage in Tunisia and Université Paris […]

06/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Bitter melon extract found to help treat diabetes with its anti-obesity effects

Bitter melons may taste unpleasant to some people, but its health benefits cannot be denied. In particular, a study in China suggested that oil extracts from bitter melon seeds have the potential to support weight loss. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, also pointed out that consuming bitter melon […]

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