If you ever feel tempted to go for a cheeseburger, fries, and a soft drink, consider this: along with the fast food, you are ordering up an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. The opposite is true, too. According to a new University of Florida (UF) study, if you stay away from processed … Continue reading
Each of these compounds is a phytochemical component of a superfood that has been found to confer great overall health benefits to those who consume it. DIM and I3C Diindolylmethane (DIM) and indole-3-carbinol (I3C) are components of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage, kale, cauliflower, radish, collard greens, Chinese cabbage, Brussel sprouts, kohlrabi, bok … Continue reading
What Are Sulfonylureas? Sulfonylureas are a family of environmentally compatible herbicides that were discovered by DuPont Crop Protection in 1975 and first commercialized for wheat and barley crops in 1982. They have now been developed and commercialized worldwide in all major agronomic crops and for many specialty uses (eg, rangeland/pasture, forestry, and vegetation management). Sulfonylureas represent … Continue reading
Introduction: In the quest for eco-friendly and sustainable pest control methods, scientists have turned their attention to an unlikely candidate: nicotine. Derived from tobacco plants, nicotine has long been recognized as a natural insecticide. In this blog post, we will delve into the fascinating world of nicotine, examining its properties, uses, and the potential it … Continue reading