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Study: Daffodils Could Fight Cancer

February 27, 2018 By Grounded Organic

Study: Daffodils Could Fight Cancer

Researchers from the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) have discovered a compound from Daffodils may activate an anti-tumor pathway. The natural alkaloid compound named haemanthamine binds to ribosomes, a nanomachine that synthesizes proteins in the body. Cancer cells survive by increased protein synthesis, so inhibiting ribosomes can slow the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. This […]

Wine Good For Your Teeth?

February 23, 2018 By Grounded Organic

Wine Good For Your Teeth?

We know the antioxidant polyphenols found in wine are good for your colon, heart, and blood sugar. But researchers report in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that wine polyphenols might also be good for your oral health. Traditionally, some health benefits of polyphenols have been attributed to the fact that these compounds are antioxidants, meaning […]

Health Benefits of Turmeric

February 21, 2018 By Grounded Organic

Health Benefits of Turmeric

Health Benefits of Turmeric A ray of nutritional sunshine, turmeric bursts with myriad health benefits while giving dishes a savory flavor and bright yellow color. This ancient Indian herb was widely used throughout centuries in traditional Indian medicine and is now used in modern medicine to treat a wide range of ailments, from cancer, to […]

Organic Infant Probiotics Recalled

September 8, 2017 By Grounded Organic

Organic Infant Probiotics Recalled

via. FDA Today, Garden of Life, LLC, is issuing a voluntary precautionary recall of its new supplement for infants, Baby Organic Liquid, because the product, as labeled, includes directions for use that may be misinterpreted. The company is concerned that if not administered precisely following the labeled instructions, the product may present difficulties in swallowing and […]

Why Sugary Drinks and Meat Don’t Mix

July 24, 2017 By Grounded Organic

Why Sugary Drinks and Meat Don’t Mix

A study published in the open access journal BMC Nutrition says that having a sugar-sweetened drink with a high-protein meal may negatively affect energy balance, food preferences and cause the body to store more fat. Dr Shanon Casperson, lead author of the study from USDA-Agricultural Research Service Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, USA said: “We […]

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