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Unraveling the Scientific Name for Japanese Knotweed

The current accepted scientific name for Japanese Knotweed is Reynoutria japonica, though it is still widely cited under its former classification, Fallopia japonica, and even earlier as Polygonum cuspidatum. These…

Antioxidant Health

Flavonoids & LDL Cholesterol: The Sweet Science Behind Wine, Tea, and Chocolate

How do the antioxidants in wine and chocolate affect ldl cholesterol?

Port Wine

Where is Port Wine From?

Wine production in Portugal, particularly in the Douro Valley, has a long history, predating the Romans. The great geographer of ancient Greece, Strabo, indicated that inhabitants of the north west…

Bilberry Health Benefits

Does Bilberry Really Help Your Vision?

People regularly ask "does bilberry help vision?". Some say British pilots ate them during World War II to see better at night. But is there any truth to this? Let’s…

What is Resveratrol

What Does Resveratrol Do?

Resveratrol is a natural compound classified as a polyphenol, specifically a stilbene, that acts like a shield for your body’s cells.. Found primarily in the skins of grapes and some…