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• How well are polyphenols from red raspberry absorbed?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  An important question when eating red raspberries is know how well the … Read more...

• 7 Surprising facts about spinach

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  There are many benefits of spinach to support a healthy lifestyle.  You … Read more...

• Omega 3 fatty acids tested for improving PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) in humans

  By Angeline Souvannasing on

  

  Did you know that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) including, docosahexaenoic acid … Read more...

• Health benefits of thyme

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Thyme is an herb that is related to the mint family and … Read more...

• Tecrium polium reduces painful menstrual cycles in clinical trial

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Felty germander (Tecrium polium) is a perennial grows in rocky … Read more...

• Clinical trial shows the polyphenol hesperidin improves HDL in patients after a heart attack

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found in a variety of edible plants, especially … Read more...

• What are the health benefits of mangos?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  We have all heard of beta-carotene, one of the yellow color in … Read more...

• Benefits of freeze dried strawberry powder on heart health tested in overweight 14-18 year olds

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Diets high in fruits and vegetables can help delay the onset of … Read more...

• Plant extract from Scutellaria radix increases SPF value of sunscreen

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  There is concern among many consumers that artificial sunscreen agents may be … Read more...

• Peppermint extract tested in clinical trial for reducing menstrual cycle pain

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation is a serious concern with estimates that 50-90% … Read more...

• Clinical trial evaluated almonds for reducing uric acid levels

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  High uric acid levels have been on the rise as more and … Read more...

• Gundelia tourenfortii (Crown of thorns) reduces cholesterol in 8 week clinical trial

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Gundelia tourenfortii is popular throughout the Middle East including Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, … Read more...

• Body weight and fat reduced with Aster extract after 12 weeks in humans

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  In 2014, 1.9 billion adults worldwide were overweight while another 600 million … Read more...

• Low dose curcumin shows benefits in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in 8 weeks

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), was evaluated in a … Read more...

• 25 year study suggests epicatechin reduces risk of cardiovascular disease

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Epicatechin is an antioxidant polyphenol that is found in tea, chocolate, and … Read more...

• Butterbur extract compared to fexofenadine for allergies in a large clinical trial

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year.  Symptoms include … Read more...

• 10 herbs and plants that lower blood pressure naturally

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Are you looking for an easy way to lower your blood pressure … Read more...

• Quercetin: A strategy for reducing uric acid levels in gout patients

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that is caused by the formation of … Read more...

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