True Health magazine

According to a recent 2-year study, a glass of red wine a day can improve cardiac health and help manage cholesterol levels for patients with type 2 diabetes. 224 alcohol-abstaining men and women took part in the study, all aged between 40 to 75 years old with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. They were randomly assigned 150ml of mineral water, white wine or red wine to drink with their evening meal over a period of 2 years. The scientists, from Ben-Gurion…

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We can all feel run down, lacklustre and a touch of the winter blues post holiday season, plus cold and flu season can really take its toll. Thankfully, Nature’s Answer are here to help you stay well this winter. Here, we give you the lowdown of the best products to for you and your customers to keep immune systems strong! Astragalus – an adaptogenic herb which has been associated with a significant age-reversal effect in the immune system and helps…

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A study published in British Journal of Nutrition demonstrates that consuming cocoa flavanols improves cardiovascular function, lowers blood pressure and increases blood vessel function. The BJN study, along with a related study published by the same group of researchers in the journal Age, indicate that intake of cocoa flavanols reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Therefore flavanol-containing foods could help maintain the health of the heart and blood vessels. Coco flavanols are plant-derived bioactives from the cacao bean. In…

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Scientists have found that chemicals present in apple peel and green tomatoes can prevent muscle wastage. The medical research carried out by scientists at the University of Iowa revealed that both apple peel and green tomatoes contain natural chemical properties which can revive muscles. Muscle wastage is caused by a type of protein called ATF4; it changes the formation of genes by starving muscles of the proteins they need to remain strong. In turn, this leads to loss of mass…

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A woman’s body is a complex, finely tuned machine. Each day, it accomplishes many miraculous tasks and for the most part, is fairly self-sufficient. The regulation of hormones, maintenance of bone density, reproductive health, urinary tract health and immune function are just some of the areas of health that concern all women. An increasing number of women are taking proactive measures in an attempt to ward off or delay the effects that ageing and hormone imbalances can have on the…

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A recent study has revealed that Alzheimer’s disease may be transmitted from one person to another during certain medical procedures. The study undertaken by University College London has found that it is theoretically possible to become infected through blood transfusions, brain surgery and invasive dental treatment, such as root canal. During the study, scientists discovered that it is possible for the ‘seeds’ of dementia to be transferred from the brain tissue of one person to another. They also found discovered…

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The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), an independent body of nutritionists, has advised the government to halve the recommended intake of free sugars. The recommendation was made in their latest report Carbohydrates and Health, to address the rise of obesity and diabetes and cut the risk of tooth decay. Free sugars are those added to food, for example glucose or those naturally present in honey, syrups and unsweetened fruit juices. In the report the experts recommend that free sugars…

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A new study has revealed that drinking a glass of grapefruit juice every day could protect against heart disease, and just half a pint a day is enough to improve circulation. This is due to the high level of health-boosting chemicals they contain, known as flavanones. The study was undertaken by researchers at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research, and participants were 48 healthy women aged 50 to 65, one of the highest risk groups for heart disease. Half…

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This month the Soil Association has launched Organic September- Small Changes, Big Difference to show the huge difference we can make by switching one household item to organic. The campaign is running throughout the whole of the month to celebrate all things organic, and is encouraging everyone to make one small change to their shopping habits in order to make a big difference to sustainable food, animal welfare and the environment. One small change could be switching to organic milk,…

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According to a recent study, high-fat indulgent food can change the populations of bacteria residing inside the gut and alter the signalling to the brain, so it no longer senses signals for fullness. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia, Washington State University and Binghamton University, who found that food high in fat can induce inflammation in the brain regions responsible for feeding behaviour. This in turn may alter satiety signalling. The research also found that…

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