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• What is the best way to store a juice to preserve antioxidants?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Fruits and berries are high in polyphenols including anthocyanins, flavonols, and phenolic … Read more...

• Lingonberry and other Scandinavian berries tested in human patients for increasing blood levels of quercetin

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  Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) may not be a fruit that you … Read more...

• Phytochemicals from Actinidia fruits including kiwi identified in new study

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  The kiwi fruit originates from Asian and has become very popular for … Read more...

• Clinical trial with Goji berry tested for improving eye health

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  On average 15% of people over the age of 80 experience macular … Read more...

• Herbal Pharmacology – Berberine for cholesterol

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  Berberine has a strong yellow color, Berberis species were used to dye … Read more...

• New Clinical Trial – Polyphenol rich juice with grapes, cherries, chokeberries and bilberries tested for lowering blood pressure

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  The first in human study evaluating polyphenol rich juice for reducing blood … Read more...

• Herbal Pharmacy – Bistort

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  Historically, bistort has been used to treat diarrhea, cholera, gastritis, cystitis and … Read more...

• Chokeberry (Aronia) evaluated in human volunteers to determine blood levels of polyphenols

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  A single dose of aronia berry extract was given to human participants … Read more...

• Herbal Pharmacy – Borage

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  Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb which is cultivated … Read more...

• Double blind controlled clinical trial evaluated Fenugreek for reducing symptoms of menopause

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Symptoms of menopause including vasomotor symptoms (e.g. hot flushes and night sweats) … Read more...

• What is pigeon pea?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Pigeon peas are a popular legume that is used in dishes from … Read more...

• Peptide isolated from Pigeon pea can inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme, a key target for hypertension

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  One enzyme in the human body that can be responsible for high … Read more...

• How to dry herbs inside your house in 4 steps

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Drying fresh herbs is easier than you think.  Like all plants herbs … Read more...

• Herbal Pharmacy – Bugleweed

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  The bugleweed is a member of the mint family and has a … Read more...

• Herbal Pharmacy – Burdock

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  There are several human clinical trials that have investigated the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, … Read more...

• What is hesperidin methyl chalcone and is it natural?  

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  If you are wondering if hesperidin methyl chalcone is natural, the quick … Read more...

• Anthocyanins improve platelet function in a clinical trial

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  Blood vessel (i.e. vascular) dysfunction and increased clotting in cardiovascular disease is … Read more...

• Herbal Pharmacy – Blue vervain

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  This slender plant grows up to 3-5 feet tall and has been … Read more...

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