Cacao has been associated with multiple health benefits; however, experts warn that commercial chocolate may not be as good.

Aralia elata has long been esteemed in traditional East Asian medicine for its multifunctional health benefits. Modern investigations have identified a plethora of bioactive compounds, notably ...

Hemp has plenty of industrial applications, and while some consumers might tout the benefits of ingesting hemp for constipation, high cholesterol, eczema, arthritis, and other conditions, evidence ...

Devin Miles, ND Abstract This article reviews the clinical evidence supporting curcumin’s role in inflammation, joint health, ...

A new study by Professor José Villalaín, Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH), provides a detailed description of how nymphaeol A—a compound ...

Ficus carica, commonly known as the fig, has long been appreciated both for its culinary appeal and its therapeutic potential. Recent advances in agronomy and biotechnology have fostered improved ...

These leafy greens are loaded with flavor and nutrients—and studies show that even small doses are filled with compounds that ...

Squid ink is a melanin-rich marine secretion with promising antioxidant, antimicrobial, and other bioactive properties, but most evidence comes from laboratory and preclinical studies rather than ...

Gallic acid is a phenolic acid, or bioactive compound, found in plants. It has antioxidant properties and may offer other health benefits. Chemists have known about and used gallic acid for centuries.

In recent years, turmeric’s popularity has skyrocketed, thanks to its touted health benefits. “Turmeric is a vibrant yellow ...

Scientists from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and the Central Research Institute, Japan, have revealed that certain bioactive compounds found in green, black, and oolong tea possess ...

Funding: ETY received funding for the study from the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development. The funders had ...