Day: January 11, 2021

Can an Onion a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

Can an Onion a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

A 2019 survey of 2,000 people in the U.S. crowned corn the new favorite vegetable, with an approval rating of 91%.1 Onions followed not far behind with an approval rating of 87%, making it among the top five favorite vegetables. The survey found some of the least favorite vegetables included asparagus, mushrooms and eggplant. Many…

Meditation Has Become a Streamable Form of Entertainment—But Is It That Good for Mental Health?

Meditation Has Become a Streamable Form of Entertainment—But Is It That Good for Mental Health?

There’s no denying that a meditation practice can offer life-improving benefits. Research supports that the mindfulness technique can lead to feeling happier, being a more compassionate person, having lowered inflammation, and experiencing increased longevity. Colombian superstar J Balvin even credits meditation with saving his life. But for all of meditation’s benefits, it isn’t typically described…

Using Cordyceps militaris extracellular polysaccharides to prevent lead-induced liver and kidney toxicity.

Using Cordyceps militaris extracellular polysaccharides to prevent lead-induced liver and kidney toxicity.

PMID:  Food Funct. 2020 Oct 21 ;11(10):9226-9239. PMID: 33030475 Abstract Title:  Usingextracellular polysaccharides to prevent Pb-induced liver and kidney toxicity by activating Nrf2 signals and modulating gut microbiota. Abstract:  In this study, we investigated the protective efficacy of extracellular polysaccharide from Cordyceps militaris (CEP-I) in liver and kidney and their regulating effect on gut microbiota…

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