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Nootropics are generally called as smart drugs are natural or synthetic substances that help in improving your mental performance. Piracetam is claimed as the first nootropic drug of its kind. This is easily available to be purchased online or in Journal Health stores. Available in form of capsules, tablets or powdered. This drug is a popular synthetic derivative of neurotransmitter gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) which is a chemical messenger that helps in slowing down activity around and inside your nervous system. So here we are presenting 5 benefits of piracetam that are experienced and scientifically studied. • Help in reducing dyslexia symptoms. Basically, dyslexia is a learning disorder that makes it harder to learn, read and spell. Some scientific studies and researches indicate that piracetam may help people with dyslexia to learn and read better. During a human trial when 257 boys with dyslexia aged between 8 to 13 years received 3.3 grams of piracetam everyday for twelve wee...

Trans fats is a word that one may have heard several times during his life time. Most of the people know that these facts are extremely unhealthy. But still there are confusions regarding the fact behind this. Although intake of trans fats had declined in recent years, as awareness has increased. Trans fats or trans fatty acids are just form of unsaturated fats. They are available both in natural and artificial forms. Natural trans fats occur in meat and dairy, from ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, goats. Several scientific studies and reviews have concluded that a moderate intake of these fats do not appear to be harmful. Meanwhile artificial trans fats known as industrial trans fats are extremely hazardous to health. Basically, they are partially hydrogenated fats. These fats occur when vegetable oils are chemically altered to stay solid at room temperature. The only reason behind it is to give them a longer self life. • Why they are claimed to be extremely unhealthy? 1. Heart...

Several people, mostly health enthusiasts, think that bananas are the perfect post workout snack. Cause they are convenient, easy to digest, and contain a combination of nutrients that is believed to promote quicker recovery. So let’s go through the scientifically proven facts regarding banana after workout. • Banana after workout may help in replenishing muscle glycogen levels. It’s a fact that having a carbohydrate rich food after exercising promotes the release of hormone insulin. This helps in shuttling sugar from your blood into muscle cells. Moreover also helps muscle cells to become more sensitive to insulin, making easier for them to replenish glycogen stores. Several people can replenish their muscle glycogen stores fully before their next workout by simply eating a carbohydrate rich diet. But for those who have less than 24 hours of recovery before their next workout. May benefit from eating carbohydrate rich and easy digested food such as bananas. • May optimise body's p...

Pineapple is one of the most delicious and healthy tropical fruit on planet. Originally it is originated in South America with early European explorers named it after its resemblance to a pine. Pineapple is just packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, which include enzymes that can help with fighting inflammation and disease. Scientific studies have revealed the link between pineapple compounds and many health benefits. Most common health benefits include aiding digestion, boosting immunity, speeding up recovery from surgery. Now it’s your turn, to know the five surprising health benefits of using pineapple regularly. • Contains antioxidants to fight diseases. Although pineapples are rich in nutrients, but they are also loaded with healthy antioxidants. Basically, antioxidants are molecules that help human body to combat oxidative stress. When free radicals interact with body cells and cause damage, it is linked to chronic inflammation. This subsequently we dow...

Orange juice is the most consumed and enjoyed beverage all around the world. It is just made by squeezing orange extracts to form juice. This beverage is naturally high in vital nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium. Although there are several controversies and wide debates regarding whether it contributes to a healthy diet. But here we are mentioning 5 impressive health benefits of orange juice. • Have good reserves of antioxidants. It is a scientifically proven fact that antioxidants present in orange juice promote health by preventing oxidative damage. Several researches and studies point towards the fact that antioxidants are crucial to maintain overall health. Oxidative stress is the cause of several chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Orange juice is a good source of several antioxidants like flavonoids, carotenoids and ascorbic acid. During a study which was eight week long on 90 participants, it was found that drinking 750 ml of orange juice dail...

Sumac is one of the prominent ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle East cuisines. Addition to this, it is also used as a therapeutically herb for various medicinal process. It’s just a variety of flowering shrub that belongs to the family of plants Anacardiaceae . Even Mango and cashew plants are from this family only. This variety is almost available in every part of the world. But most commonly found in various parts of Mediterranean, Asia and Africa. Sumac plant is generally categorised by the large, dense cluster of red fruits. The size of sumacs root is generally similar to pea. Some of the potential health benefits of sumac are mentioned below. • Have a wide array of antioxidants. Sumac has a wide reserve of antioxidant compounds content. Experts believe that the main cause of this property is its broad therapeutical potentials. Tannins, anthocyanin and flavonoids are just some of the antioxidant compounds. From the variety reserve of antioxidant compounds sumac have. Antioxida...

Turmeric milk is one of the most common Indian drink used for various health benefits since hundreds of years ago. Now this recipe is gaining popularity in Western cultures too, with the name of Golden Milk. Several health benefits are claimed of using this recipe regularly, mostly before going to bed. It’s not a rocket science, just warming up any milk with turmeric and other spices and adding cinnamon and ginger. For your taste issues, you can add honey. So here we are putting forward 5 scientific evidence based health benefits of using it. • Highly beneficial in reducing inflammation and arthritis. Turmeric and ginger are most prominent ingredients in recipe of golden milk. These both ingredients are known for having their anti inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation is one of the major cause of certain serious health issues. Some of them include cancer, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease and heart diseases. It is scientifically proven with several studies and researches ...

PQQ supplements are catching attention of lots of health enthusiasts or around the world. Pyrroloquiniline Quinone is the full scientific name of this substance. These supplements are claimed to increase energy levels, mental focus and sexual power in human body. PQQ, commonly also known as methoxatin , is basically a vitamin like compound. It naturally exist in soil and variety of foods such as spinach, kiwi, soy beans and human breast milk. Although there are several claims of health benefits, but till now all the functions PQQ have on human body are undetermined. These supplements are well known for their potent antioxidant effects. So let’s go through the potential benefits of PQQ supplements on human body. • May help in lowering down inflammation. Some studies and researches point towards the fact that PQQ has anti inflammatory effects. Properties that they contain may help you to reduce the risk of various inflammatory issues. During a study on animals found that when PQQ were gi...

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide by a number of people. It is claimed to have a long list of beneficial compounds that will help you to maintain optimal health and protect you from certain health issues. Many people wonder that the fact behind reducing inflammation through coffee is true or not. Commercially available regular coffee contains some of the complex mixtures of active compounds. These active compounds include caffeine, chlorogenic acid, cafestol and trigonelline. Although decaffeinated coffees are also available in the market, they contain some of that compounds and no caffeine. Certain scientific studies reveal that compounds present in coffee have potent antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties that will surely benefit your health. Health experts believe that the presence of these compounds may explain the habit of drinking coffee. • Effect of coffee on inflammation. Several studies in human trials reveal that coffee may help to reduce inflammati...

Just because of lack of knowledge of impressive health benefits of cabbage , it’s generally overlooked. Cabbage is basically a vegetable variety that belongs to Brassica genus of plants. This vegetable is available in a variety of shapes and colours, including Red, Purple, White, Green colours. Traces of cabbage usage are found since thousands of years ago. And till now it is used in variety of dishes and salads. Carriage is loaded with a number of vitamins and minerals. Addition to this it is very low in calories. 89 grams of raw green cabbage contains only 22 calories. It has a vast reserve of protein, fibre, magnesium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, vitamin B6, potassium. So here we are coming up with five best health benefits cabbage may have on your body. • It may reduce inflammation Human body just realize an inflammation response to protect it from infections and speeding up healing processes. This kind of acute inflammation in human body is normal. But the thing become...

Broccoli is a miniature tree like green vegetable that belongs to plant species Brassica oleracea . It is just similar to cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and cauliflower. Basically, broccoli have three main varieties. Calabrese broccoli, sprouting broccoli and purple cauliflower. Broccoli has a vast reserve of macro as well as micro nutrients, including vitamin, mineral, fibre and antioxidants. About 91 grams of raw broccoli contains a wide array of vitamin, mineral, fibre and other bioactive compounds. It will contain 6 gram of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fibre. Addition to this have a good content of vitamin C, vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin B9, potassium, phosphorus, selenium.  So here mentioning the five scientifically proven health benefits of using broccoli regularly. • May aid in reducing inflammation Broccoli has a good reserve of various bio active compounds. That show their potent benefits in reducing inflammation. Broccoli contains a flavonoid, Kaempher...

Mustard oil is one of the prominent ingredient in Indian cuisine. It is basically prepared from seeds of mustard plant. Mustard oil is famous for its strong flavour, pungent aroma and high smoke point. It is often used for frying vegetables in many parts of the world Mostly in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Meanwhile, there are some. Countries like United States, Canada and Europe that have banned pure mustard oil. But in these countries it is typically used for massage oil, skin, serum and hair treatment. So here we are coming up with five most beneficial uses of mustard oil. • Mustard oil may prevent microbial growth Researchers and experts claim that mustard oil has essential, powerful antimicrobial properties. That will surely help in blocking the growth of certain types of harmful bacteria. A test tube study reveals that white mustard essential oil decrease the growth of several strains of bacteria. Similarly, another test tube study compares the antibacterial effect of some of t...

If you are wondering another reason to get a good sleep then this may help you. Good sleep and Healthy immune system are just interlinked with each other. Though from previous times studies reveal the benefits of good sleep. Recently German researchers found that a sound sleep improves T cell levels in the body. T cells basically are type of immune cells that helps in fighting against intracellular pathogens. • What does this research reveals ? The research revealed that stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline and proinflammatory molecules inhibit the sickness of class of adhesion molecules called integrins. Because the levels of adrenaline noradrenaline are low at the time of sleep So the stickiness of integrin become stronger. This stickiness is very important for T cells to kill virus infected cells or cancerous cells. • T cells and their importance  T cells play a vital role in body’s immune system. When immune system of the body recognizes any viral infected cell T cells ...

  Papaya is the healthiest tropical fruit. It is a storehouse of antioxidants that reduce inflammation, fight diseases and keep you looking young. Papaya also known as Carica papaya scientifically. It’s originally a Central American fruit but now is available almost all around the globe. Basically the fact behind the benefits of using papaya is, • It contains an enzyme called papain, which plays a major role in breaking down tough protein chains found in muscle meat. So because of this, people use papaya to tenderize meat, since ancient times. Although I ripe papaya can be eaten raw, but if it is Unripe it is advisable to cook it before eating because it contains high latex. Papaya is a storehouse of various nutrients like good calories, carbohydrates, fibre, protein, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B9 and potassium. Now let’s go through the mentioned facts and find out how beneficial is a papaya fruit. • Papaya has powerful antioxidant effects. During bodies metabolic processes som...

Tulsi is the most prominent part in various parts of Southeast Asia. It has a wide and flexible history with Indian medicines, treatment for many diseases and conditions. From leaves to the seeds of this plant Tulsi is considered as a tonic for body, mind and spirit. Almost every part of this plant is used for treating some or other medical conditions. Many researches and studies support that each part of Holy Basil may contains something nutritional for man and humankind. So let’s go through all the benefits this plant and know why it is called “Queen of herbs”. • Helpful in reducing stress and anxiety. Almost every part of Tulsi plant act as an adaptogen. The term adaptogen refers to all natural substances that helps a body to adapt to stress and promotes mental balance. Though the concept of Adaptogen is holistic but science and researches also represent that Tulsi has some or other pharmacological properties. So, moderately helps your mind to cope up with many type of mental stress...