Sentences with phrase «certain plant compounds»

In addition, research shows that berries contain certain plant compounds called flavonoids, which may increase the production of a hormone that promotes fat burning.

With soy formulas, there has been a theoretical concern that certain plant compounds in soy could be harmful to children's development.

Not exact matches

Additional analyses revealed that the blue color arose because of molecular interactions between the tweaked pigment and certain colorless compounds naturally found in many plants, including chrysanthemums.

For instance in Mahonia or Oregon grape — it's a plant from the Pacific Northwest — there is one compound called hydnocarpin that will kill [a] certain type of bacteria, but the bacteria develops a resistance where it evolves this pump to remove the hydnocarpinfrom its cells and it's no longer toxic; and then it turns out that the Oregon grape also has this other compound called berberine which stops that pump from working, so it's only in combination [that] these two compounds in that plant will actually still kill the bacteria.

«As a result of an exhaustive investigation of the effects of various types of growth substances on plants, we have discovered that certain organic compounds exercise a pronounced stimulating effect on root - growth, and are highly valuable in promoting and inducing root - growth on plant slips or cuttings,» stated Zimmerman and Hitchcock in the patent application.

The team observed that warmer temperatures significantly increase production of ozone, a colorless toxic gas, due to the reactions of certain chemical compounds with nitrogen oxides — greenhouse gases that come from vehicle tailpipes and power plant smokestacks.

For example, the resistance of wild parsnip to webworm attack depends on when the parsnip blooms and on concentrations of certain chemical compounds with insecticidal properties found in the plant.

Though it hasn't been studied in humans, there is some evidence (from studies on rats and mice) that certain compounds in the leaves of the Moringa plant may be protective against arsenic poisoning.

Taking supplements may be necessary for certain individuals tackling a specific issues but if you're generally in good health, consuming a healthful plant - based diet full of vegetables, fruit, and beans will offer you all the gut - friendly compounds needed to feel de-toxed and vibrant (4).

The reason fiber - filled eating could be problematic for the gut isn't clear, but carnivore dieters blame certain compounds in plant foods as the source of digestive issues.

The causes of these symptoms are often difficult to identify, as they can arise from contact with plants, certain compounds in food and medication, and many other less - obvious triggers.

Certain extracts derived from compounds like hybrid artichoke bud, and the root of the sarsaparilla plant can be used as liver regenerative, detoxification, and blood - purifying agents.

So here's what we got to remember about certain things like plant - based compounds.

Primarily due to the plant compounds hesperidin and d - limonene that are found in lemons, they are thought to help reduce the risk of certain types of cancers, especially breast (12).

Intuitively, I am pulled more to a whole foods, plant based diet with occasional meat, 2 to 4 times a month as well as research that shows how meat, even grass fed has certain compounds that cause unwanted reactions in the body.

Studies that demonstrate relative benefits to plant proteins generally attribute this to A) accompanying nutrients & phytochemicals, B) an absence of harmful compounds generally found in animal foods, or C) starvation responses to a shortage of certain amino acids.

Oxalates (ethanedioate) are chemical compounds that are found naturally in certain plants.

It contains the rose plant's aromatic compounds, which are thought to possess certain healing properties.

The Epimedium plant is said to contain certain chemical compounds, otherwise known as flavonoids that has antioxidant properties, in addition to having phytoestrogens which have effects similar to the estrogen.

Das is well - known for his research into the heart - healthy properties of resveratrol, a compound found in red wine and certain plants that is now sold widely as a nutritional supplement.

In fact, some types of trees actively consume certain types of air pollution.Looking at oxygenated volatile organic compounds (oVOCs)-- which are emitted from both manmade and non-manmade sources and can have serious effects on the health of the environment and humans — the team found that deciduous plants take up oVOCs as much as four times more rapidly than previously thought.