“Spicing up” of the immune system by curcumin
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is an orange-yellow component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a spice often found in curry powder
The Okinawa phenomenon
The island of Okinawa located between Japan’s main islands and Taiwan has the highest rate of living centenarians per 100,000 population, the lowest death rates from top 3 killer diseases (cancer, heart disease and CVA), the highest life expectancy for both male and female 65 years old and older in Japan, and Okinawan female has [...]
Is French red wine related to longevity?
It has been suggested that France’s high red wine consumption is a primary factor for the French longevity. It is believed that one of the active ingredients potentially related to this effect in red wine is resveratrol, but the concentration in wine seems too low to be significant. A study by Professor Roger Corder and [...]
