Jonathan Galland
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is back in the news. A research team from Princeton has concluded that high-fructose corn syrup outdoes sugar when it comes to increasing body fat.
Just to be clear, sugar causes a lot of trouble–raising inflammation and contributing to insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity.
Latin Name -Allium sativum
Botanical Illustration of Allium sativum from Medical Botany by William Woodville, 1793
Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the lily family. It has been used as a spice and an herbal remedy for thousands of years. Garlic cloves are an important ingredient in cooking around the world, from Italy and France to China and Korea. Garlic cloves may also be dried or powdered and are used in tablets and capsules. Raw garlic cloves are used to make oils and liquid extracts.
by Dr. Leo Galland
Zinc is known to have significant effects on neurological and immune function. But for vegetarians and the elderly, zinc intake is often lower than the recommended daily allowance.
Physicians at a rehabilitation hospital in Italy looked at how zinc could impact victims of stroke. They studied recovery from recent stroke among patients who were adequately nourished except for a zinc consumption of under 7 milligrams per day. Continue reading »
Latin Name – Hypericum perforatum
Botanical Illustration of Hypericum perforatum from Flora von Deutschland Österreich und der Schweiz 1885
St. John’s wort is a plant with yellow flowers whose use as an herbal remedy was first recorded in ancient Greece. The name St. John’s wort probably refers to John the Baptist, as the plant blooms around the time of the feast of St. John the Baptist in late June. The flowering tops of St. John’s wort are used to prepare teas and tablets containing concentrated extracts.
by Dr. Leo Galland
Soy contains unique bioflavonoids with an isoflavone structure, like genistein and daidzen, which have estrogen-like effects in the human body.
Research done in the United States and Australia suggests potential benefits of soy isoflavones on healthy post-menopausal women. However, the benefits of soy on cognition have not materialized in some studies, with some research finding no benefit for cognitive function when soy isoflavones were given to women.
Latin Name – Curcuma longa
Botanical Illustration of Curcuma longa from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, 1887
Turmeric, a shrub related to ginger, is grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and Africa. Known for its warm, bitter taste, turmeric gives curry its distinctive bright yellow color. Turmeric’s finger-like underground stems (rhizomes) are peeled and dried to make a powder and are used in capsules, teas, or liquid extracts. Turmeric is also commonly used to color other food products such as mustard and cheese. It should not be confused with Javanese turmeric.
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