Saturday, December 18, 2010

Effect of Dehydration on Raspberries: Nutritional Retention from Processing

"Extracts from dried raspberries by HAD/MIVAC methods were relatively more effective at inhibiting adipogenesis compared to HAD and FD dried raspberries."

Mejia-Meza, E. I. et al. Effect of Dehydration on Raspberries: Polyphenol and Anthocyanin Retention, Antioxidant Capacity, and Antiadipogenic Activity. Journal of Food Science 75, H5-H12 (2010). URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01383.x.




















Saturday, December 11, 2010

Blueberry May Have Positive Effects on Liver Function~!



A recent study shows that blueberries may have a protective and preventative effect on liver disease. According to study results, blueberry has a prohibitive effect on the proliferation of cells that are implicated in liver fibrosis. The study suggests that these effects may be mediated through HO-1 and the Nrf2 antioxidant system.


Sunday, November 21, 2010

Pomegranate Juice Shows Potential Benefits For Dialysis Patients

"Studies in recent years have claimed multiple health benefits of pomegranate juice, including that it is a good source of antioxidants and lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure,"

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