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95% of Beer and Wine Samples Contain Glyphosate, CBS News Reports

Posted on March 4, 2019 in In The News, Pesticides | 396 Views | Leave a response
The California chapter of the consumer-interest group U.S. PIRG recently tested 20 popular brands of beer and wine for glyphosate residues, and the report of their findings is attracting some attention. Ninety-five percent, or 19 out of 20, of the products sampled had measurable glyphosate, with concentrations ranging from trace amounts to 51 parts per […]

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New Insights on the Fountain of Youth

Posted on December 28, 2016 in Hygeia's Blog, Nutrition | 122 Views | Leave a response
A wide body of research, involving work with dozens of organisms spread all over the tree of life, has shown that restricting caloric intake tends to promote longevity.  But it can also reduce energy levels and impair reproductive performance. Scientists have shown that the plant secondary metabolite and antioxidant resveratrol mimics the impacts of caloric […]

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Conventionally Grown Syrah Grapes Show Higher Concentrations of Anthocyanins than Organically Grown

Posted on December 14, 2016 in Nutrition, Organic | 211 Views | Leave a response
Anthocyanins are naturally occurring polyphenols that cause the red to blue colors in fruit and vegetables.  They are found in grape skins and red wines and have recently been shown to have potential antioxidant and other health benefits.  Some studies have shown a difference in polyphenol concentrations of crops grown using organic or conventional practices; […]

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Organic Grapes Contain Higher Levels of Latent Polyphenol Oxidase then Conventionally Grown Wine Grapes

Posted on December 14, 2016 in Nutrition, Organic | 194 Views | Leave a response
One of the challenges facing wine growers is that grapes have high polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity.  This natural enzyme contributes to the rate of browning in the fruit after it is picked.  Browning causes a change in color and flavor of the juice, and diminishes the quality of the final product.  Thus, scientists have worked […]

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Key Differences Found Between Organic and Conventional Red Wines

Posted on December 14, 2016 in Nutrition, Organic | 108 Views | Leave a response
Recent evidence has suggested that moderate consumption of red wine results in a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.  This is attributed to the antioxidant effect of the polyphenolic compounds in red wines.  The major antioxidant in red wines – resveratrol – is a stilbene shown to have anticancer effects. However, wines have also been shown […]

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