BackgroundDietary patterns currently recommended for cardiovascular health often emphasize the consumption of plant foods.MethodsWe included 7,708 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004 aged ≥20 years who were not pregnant and did not have a self-reported history of cardiovascular disease. Dietary intake was assessed using a 24-hour dietary recall. All plant-based dietary… Continue reading Association of #plant -based diets with subclinical #cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults, 1999-2004
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Nature’s Pharmacy: Common Plants With Medicinal Properties
Throughout history, the use of plants for medicinal purposes has been a cornerstone in various cultures around the world. This age-old practice, deeply rooted in traditional knowledge, has seen a revival in recent years, as more people seek natural alternatives for health and wellness. Nature’s pharmacy is not just a trend; it’s supported by a… Continue reading Nature’s Pharmacy: Common Plants With Medicinal Properties
Functional genomics and metabolomics advance the ethnobotany of the #Samoan traditional medicine “matalafi”
Medicinal plants with extensive ethnobotanical histories, particularly those from Asia, have contributed to the approval of natural compounds as pharmaceutical drugs. In contrast, Samoan traditional medicine is relatively understudied. Working with traditional healers via an ethical, data sovereignty–driven collaboration led by indigenous Samoan researchers, we elucidate the chemical biology of the poorly understood but often-used… Continue reading Functional genomics and metabolomics advance the ethnobotany of the #Samoan traditional medicine “matalafi”
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