A new study breaks down the potential health benefits of tea, and how to drink it to maximize them. Dietitians provide more insight on why preparation matters.

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

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

A bioactive compound produced by an extremophilic bacterium has potential industrial applications. An international collaboration of researchers has isolated a bioactive compound in extremophilic ...

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 ...

Trudo's research investigates how bioactive compounds influence colorectal cancer through effects on carcinogenesis, inflammation, gut microbiota, and gene expression. The seminar is Wednesday.

Fruits and plant extracts contain bioactive compounds that can help treat or prevent diseases. To characterize and understand their mechanism of action, researchers from universities and research ...

Lignin—a tough, mixed polymer found in plant cell walls—is nature’s most abundant stockpile of aromatic functional groups. Because of this, lignin’s rich natural complexity could be a well of new ...

which they release upon coming into contact with allergens (above). Blocking the responsible receptor prevents release, thus hindering a strong inflammatory reaction (below). Irritable bowel syndrome, ...

Medically reviewed by Paria Sanaty Zadeh, PharmD Key Takeaways Ginger’s active compounds are absorbed quickly and usually peak in the blood within 1–2 hours.Most ginger compounds are metabolized and ...

Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis acquired the ...