Insight into isolation and elucidation of cytotoxic ergostanoids from the mushroom Sarcosphaera crassa (Santi) Pouzar: an Edible Mushroom
Steroids. 2022 Feb 23:108990. doi: 10.1016/j.steroids.2022.108990. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Sarcosphaera crassa is a mushroom consumed in Europe and Anatolia after being cooked well....
Comment on Lu et al (2022) “The preventive and relieving effects of ginger on postoperative nausea and vomiting: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials”
Int J Nurs Stud. 2022 Feb 12;128:104192. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104192. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:35219104 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104192...
Antiradical properties of curcumin, caffeic acid phenethyl ester, and chicoric acid: a DFT study
J Mol Model. 2022 Feb 26;28(3):68. doi: 10.1007/s00894-022-05056-4. ABSTRACT The antiradical properties and possible mechanisms of action of the tautomers of curcumin, caffeic acid phenethyl...
New Evidence Further Shows Linoleic Acid is Beneficial and Not Pro-inflammatory
Inflammation is thought to be involved in the etiology of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. For this reason, the changing...
Research Highlights Relevant to Soy Isoflavones, SIF, Ultra-processed Foods and Protein Quality
Soy isoflavones and Alzheimer’s disease Although isoflavones are routinely classified as endocrine disruptors (EDs) a recent comprehensive technical review that focused on the observational...
Isoflavones associated with lower fracture risk in Chinese men
The first of its kind research from Shanghai indicates isoflavones may reduce risk of fractures in men.1 Even a superficial examination of the literature quickly...
Soy may favorably affect risk factors for CHD, the leading cause of death in America
The cholesterol-lowering effect of soy protein is well established,1-8 but there is also intriguing evidence that independent of cholesterol, soy favorably affects coronary heart disease...
New consumer research offers insights on “plant-based” meat alternatives, guides terminology
When it comes to meat alternatives made from plant protein, consumers use “plant-based” as a top descriptor and indicate a strong preference for clear and...
Nutrient content more important than degree of processing
“Ultra-processed foods” — they have become buzz words. But new research from a team of U.S. and Brazilian academics suggests that nutrient content is more...
Genistein may be useful for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer
Modern research interest in soyfoods began with a focus on cancer prevention and treatment.1 Much of this interest can be attributed to the soybean being...
Research shows how to increase consumption of plant-based meats
To varying degrees, Americans are embracing plant-based meats. One recent survey of Americans found that 65% of Americans have consumed plant-based meat alternatives in the...
When evaluating foods, focus on nutrient content, not processing
A new analysis of data from a national survey to assess the health and nutritional status of adults (NHANES 2015-18) suggests that health attributes of...
New research suggests consuming soy reduces risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality
Many Asian epidemiologic studies have examined the impact of soy intake on a variety of health outcomes. But surprisingly, until the results of the China...
Effect of Soy in Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Subclinical Hypogonadism: A Randomized Controlled Study
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017 Feb 1;102(2):425-433. doi: 10.1210/jc.2016-2875. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Isoflavones found in soy products have a chemical structure similar to estrogen, leading to...
Prepubertal subchronic exposure to soy milk and glyphosate leads to endocrine disruption
Food Chem Toxicol. 2017 Feb;100:247-252. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.12.030. Epub 2016 Dec 23. ABSTRACT Lactose intolerance is characterized by low or inexistent levels of lactase, and the...