Study on Antibacterial Action of Silver
Razi Berry The antimicrobial properties of silver have been known for centuries. While it is still a mystery as to exactly how silver kills bacteria, University of Arkansas researchers have taken a step toward better understanding the process by looking at dynamics of proteins in live bacteria at the molecular level. How silver kills bacteria […]
Alder Bark for Anti-Aging and Antioxidants
Razi Berry An alder bark may become a great source of anti-aging and anti-disease natural antioxidants. That’s the results discovered by the IKBFU’s Institute of Living Systems researchers. For the past 10 years, the workers of the IKBFU’s laboratory of the natural antioxidants have been searching for a new perspective source of antioxidants. Alder bark […]
Antibacterial Agent May be Linked to Osteoporosis in Women
Razi Berry Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis Triclosan is an endocrine-disrupting chemical being widely used as an antibacterial in consumer goods and personal care products, […]
Ginkgo Seed Extract for Bacterial Skin Infections
Razi Berry Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, a study at Emory University finds. Frontiers in Microbiology is publishing the results of laboratory experiments showing that the extracts inhibit the growth of Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus […]
Cinnamon Supports a Positive Effect on Metabolism
Node Smith, ND Research Finds Cinnamaldehyde is Able to Aid in the Burning of Fat Recent research has found that cinnamaldehyde, a constituent in cinnamon, is able to aid in the burning of fat in humans.1 Cinnamon, a favorite holiday spice, has long been used in traditional herbal medicine to enhance metabolism, regulate blood sugar, […]
Lifelong Problems from Early Antimicrobial Product Use
A team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have been researching the effects of environmental exposure to triclocarban (TCC), which is an antimicrobial agent common in personal care products as well as the medical field.1 TCC is one of the chemicals used to make antimicrobial soaps and lotions. The current research is showing that […]
No Need for Antibacterial Soap
In a recent study, Rutgers researchers confirmed that antibacterial soap is not necessary to remove bacteria during hand washing.1 They also found that the amount of soap used and the temperature of the water are also not important factors in ensuring hand cleanliness. This study is in confirmation of the FDA report issued last year […]