Human health and nutrition knowledge

In modern life, our diet is often high in oil, salt, and sugar. Our intake of vegetables and fruits is relatively insufficient, and fiber is often insufficient. Coupled with staying up late, working overtime, and living under high pressure, these factors will cause the reduction of good bacteria in the body and the increase of bad bacteria, thereby causing health problems. Therefore, experts recommend supplementing with probiotics to help maintain the balance of flora in the body and reduce health risks. Probiotics are simply a group of microorganisms that are beneficial to health. These good bacteria can compete with bad bacteria to maintain the balance of the flora and the function of the digestive tract. 1. **Adjust the flora ecology** There are many kinds of microorganisms in the human body, some good and some bad. Modern people have a refined diet, often high in oil and salt. Such eating habits can easily promote the growth of bad bacteria. Appropriate supplementation of probiotic...

Bitter Melon ( Momordica Charantia ), a Nutraceutical Approach for Cancer Prevention and Therapy by  Subhayan Sur   and Ratna B. Ray   1 Department of Pathology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA 2 Cancer Center, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Cancers   2020 ,  12 (8), 2064;  https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers12082064 Submission received: 27 June 2020  /  Revised: 16 July 2020  /  Accepted: 22 July 2020  /  Published: 27 July 2020 (This article belongs to the Section  Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention ) Abstract Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Many dietary plant products show promising anticancer effects. Bitter melon or bitter gourd ( Momordica charantia ) is a nutrient-rich medicinal plant cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of many countries. Traditionally, bitter me...

Help you maintain bright eyes With the advancement of science and technology, our lives are now inseparable from various electronic products, whether at work or in leisure life. If you don't pay attention to proper rest, it may cause a burden on your health, so many people choose to supplement lutein in the hope of keeping their eyes healthy. However, do you really know the effects of lutein? This article will comprehensively analyze the four main functions of lutein. Lutein not only protects eyes but also beautifies the skin Lutein is a fat-soluble nutrient that is a carotenoid. It often coexists with Zeaxanthin in  nature and has the following four benefits for the human body: 1. Effect 3 of Lutein : Maintain bright eyes Lutein can regulate physiological functions in the body and is an important nutrient for maintaining visual health. 2. Effect 2 of lutein: Enhance protective power As we age, unbalanced diet and irregular lifestyle habits will affect our health. At this time, lut...

  Fish oil is an extract extracted from fish fat. The main component of fish oil is Omega-3, a polyunsaturated fatty acid. Omega-3 is a basic component in building biological cell membranes. It participates in a variety of body functional reactions and is related to anti-inflammation, anticoagulation, and regulation of lipid metabolism, glucose tolerance, and central nervous system functions. - ALA (alpha-linolenic acid): It is an essential fatty acid that the human body cannot synthesize by itself and needs to be ingested from vegetable oils, seeds or health foods. - EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid): The human body cannot synthesize it by itself, but it can convert ALA into EPA, or obtain it from seafood and health foods. - DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): The human body cannot synthesize it by itself, but it can convert ALA or EPA into DHA, or ingest it from seafood and health foods. - Improve cardiovascular health: anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant, lower triglycerides, regulate blood pre...