A new review uncovers how the prized truffle’s unique mix of antioxidants, polysaccharides, and sterols could make it more than a gourmet delicacy, positioning it as a potential ally in nutrition, ...

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia Can everyday berries help protect the aging brain? A new systematic review explores how ...

Extraction techniques have evolved considerably, addressing both industrial and environmental challenges inherent in the recovery of high‐value bioactive compounds from natural matrices. Traditional ...

The intricate relationship between medicines and foods spans across various cultures and traditions. In China, for instance, the concept of 'food-medicines' blurs the line between nourishment and ...

Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic itching, asthma and migraine are in many cases hard-to-treat conditions. They have in common that they are triggered by an excessive immune response -- which in ...

A new scientific review examines more than two decades of research on pecans and their place in heart-healthy eating patterns ...

Natural sunscreens shield the skin from harmful radiation, without triggering allergic reactions. In a recently published study, a group of researchers has discovered a novel compound, β-glucose-bound ...

A recent study reveals the natural compound (-)-carvone in spearmint as a potent and sustainable alternative to chemical herbicides. This research demonstrates how (-)-carvone targets and degrades ...

Amaranth is conventionally consumed as a significant source of nutrients and bioactive compounds and is a potential alternate crop. The present study ...

Osaka Metropolitan University scientists demonstrate the anti-cancer properties of Kencur ginger are caused by its bioactive compound, ethyl p-methoxycinnamate (EMC). In mice, this compound reduced ...

A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, reveals new research. The findings suggest aromatic turmerone could be a future drug candidate ...