Melbourne: A new study has suggested that peanuts can protect against early death from cancer and heart disease. The Maastricht University study found that men and women who eat at least 10g of nuts or peanuts and not peanut butter per day have a lower risk of dying from several major causes of death than people who do not consume them, News.com.au reported. Researchers in the Netherlands said peanuts […]

  Basic facts and importance of liver Liver is the second largest solid organ in the body weighing upto 1-1.5 kgs and situated in the right side of the upper abdomen, protected behind the rib cage. It processes everything that we eat and drink and converts it into energy and nutrients that body needs. The liver also stores vitamins and metabolizes hormones that are required for the functioning of the […]

Liver converts spice into sodium benzoate – used to treat neural disorders Chemical enters the brain, protects neurons and improve motor functions Could potentially be one of the ‘safest approaches to halt Parkinson’s’ Cinnamon could be a secret weapon in the battle against Parkinson’s disease. Scientists have found that the spice is the source of a chemical that can protect the brain. Our liver converts cinnamon into sodium benzoate, an […]