Thanks to higher levels of plant compounds called carotenoids in their blood, people who prefer to eat fruit and vegetables are likely to be more optimistic, says a new research. Previous studies have shown that high blood levels …
China's top health authority has ordered a probe into a report that said genetically modified (GM) rice was tested on schoolchildren as part of a research project. According to the China Daily, modified golden rice was tested on …
Stock up on fresh fruits and veggies with Vitamin C if you want to keep away from dementia. According to a German study, the levels of antioxidants Vitamin C and beta-carotene in blood have been found to be lower in patients with …
There is a road from the eye to heart that does not go through the intellect. - G. K. Chesterton
Eyes have inspired poetry and philosophy for time immemorial and are arguably the most attractive human facial feature. The …
Supplements such as beta-carotene, selenium and folic acid, quaffed at much higher levels than their recommended daily doses, are most likely to elevate the risk of developing a host of cancers, a study says.
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Consuming excessive amounts of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that imparts colour to carrots, sweet potatoes and certain greens, could be hazardous for health, says a study. Scientists at Ohio State University have found that …
You can now spice up meals with real nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants to derive direct health benefits, thanks to a new method. Srinivas Janaswamy's method involves creating crystalline-like fibres to embed nutritional …
