There are two popular varieties of tea plants Camellia sinensis var assamica and Camellia sinensis var sinensis. The most well-known chemical constituent of tea is caffeine, which is stimulating in nature. Caffeine in tea is approximately 4 percent in dry weight....
There does exist a tradition of mixing a pinch of turmeric in milk in South Asia. It does help in improving the bioavailability of the bioactive molecule curcumin present in this spice. Curcuminoids and sesquiterpenoids present in turmeric suppress blood glucose...
Both Ayurveda and TCM have identified weight loss herbs. Fenugreek seeds come from the Trigonella foenum graecum plant, one herb mentioned in Ayurveda known for its anti-diabetic property. The first question is – is fenugreek useful in causing weight loss, and...
Genetic heritability of obesity exists with the identification of genes responsible for obesity. (Walley et al., 2006). Modifications in single genes disrupt leptin hormone function causing severe obesity. (Farooqi et al., 2006) Genes that create a predisposition...
Obesity is a complex disease. Let us look at obesity natural remedies as noted in traditional literature. Obesity appears as a polygenic condition. But environmental factors, also called epigenetic influences, have a major influence on obesity and obesity...