Autism – Gut-Microbiota
Although estimates vary widely, some studies have concluded that up to 90 percent of autistic children suffer from gut related problems with new research revealing that the same gene mutations that are found both in the brain and the gut -- could be the cause. Research confirms...
Autism – the Gut-Brain Axis
The gut-brain axis (GBA) consists of bidirectional communication between the central and the enteric nervous system, linking emotional and cognitive centers of the brain with peripheral intestinal functions. In clinical practice, evidence of microbiota-GBA interactions comes from the association of dysbiosis with central nervous disorders...
Autism & the Gut
With a growing number of research studies reporting a potential link between the restoration of a healthy balance of gut bacteria to the reduction of autism symptoms – many experts now believe that this is an avenue that can no longer be ignored or put down to...
Extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory, protects brain against Alzheimer’s
The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Now, researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) have identified a specific ingredient that protects against cognitive decline: extra-virgin...
Olive oil as medicine: the effect on blood pressure
Authors: Mary Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN and Selina Wang, PhD Olive oil as medicine: the effect on blood pressure This report reviews the literature for the effect of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on blood pressure. The report is the second in a series that summarizes significant published...
Olive Oil Supports Healthy Aging & Longevity
There’s no denying it, we’d all love to add years to our lives — as long as those years are vibrant, healthy, and well worth living. And while scientists have been working hard to home in on compounds and drugs that may boost lifespan, the...
Alpha-Olenic Olive Oil® from olive tree to you – in just a few short hours
Why Blend? – Why Compromise? - Why Dilute? – Why Wait? Our Cleanthi Alpha-Olenic extraction process and the patented technologies we employ are so advanced that they allow us to take the very finest, freshest organic young Early Harvest olives from the olive tree and process...
The Fluid Aspect of the Mediterranean Diet in the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
The Role of Polyphenol Content in Moderate Consumption of Wine and Olive Oil A growing interest has emerged in the beneficial effects of plant-based diets for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. The Mediterranean diet, one of the most widely evaluated dietary patterns in...
Mediterranean Diet for Beginners
When it involves diet program and nutrition, it looks like the most effective aspect that every one specialist can agree on is that there’s no universally standard consensus approximately the high-quality diet program to observe for optimum fitness. There are such a lot of faculties...
Potential Health Benefits of Olive Oil and Plant Polyphenols
Beneficial effects of natural plant polyphenols on the human body have been evaluated in a number of scientific research projects. Bioactive polyphenols are natural compounds of various chemical structures. Their sources are mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, roots, bark, leaves of different plants, herbs,...
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