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CNN Health - Sandee LaMotte -April 14, 2026
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CNN Health - Sandee LaMotte -April 08, 2026
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<h3>Flavonoids and polyphenols are among the most important plant-derived compounds for human health.</h3>This article, Botanical Formulations for Healthy Aging and Metabolic Resilience, published in the Food Chemistry eJournal on April 11, 2026, reviews the scientific basis of botanical formulations and their relevance to modern health strategies.Botanical formulations translate plant chemistry into practical health applications. High-phenolic botanicals and plant-derived compounds are increasingly studied for their roles in metabolic resilience, inflammation modulation, and healthy aging. Rather than isolating single nutrients, this approach examines how complex plant systems—rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and other bioactives—interact with human physiology to support metabolic function and long-term health.By applying a systems-science framework, botanical chemistry can be structured into functional formulations that leverage the synergistic properties of whole-plant matrices. This work builds on emerging evidence that plant-based compounds influence oxidative balance, inflammatory pathways, and metabolic regulation.Full references and supporting research are provided in the complete article, Botanical Formulations for Healthy Aging and Metabolic Resilience, accessed here:👉 <a data-mce-href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/scientific-publications" href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/scientific-publications">DOI:10.2139/ssrn.6451478</a> →

Botanical Formulations for Healthy Aging and Metabolic Resilience

<h3>"Diets high in ultraprocessed foods create streaks of&nbsp; in human muscles that may lead to osteoporossis, a new study found"&nbsp;</h3>The image looks like a slice of highly marbled flesh, reminiscent of a high-end steak with abundant fine-grained streaks of fat. But that’s not dinner. It’s an MRI scan of the thigh of a 62-year-old woman who obtained 87% of her annual calories from ultraprocessed food.“This participant’s diet was mainly comprised of cold cereals, chocolate candy or candy bars, regular soft drinks or bottled sugary drinks,” said Dr. Zehra Akkaya, a researcher and consultant in the Clinical and Translational Musculoskeletal Imaging Research group at the University of California, San Francisco.Hidden streaks of fat hiding between and within muscle fibers can signal serious health problems. The complete article can be accessed by clicking 👉<a data-mce-href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/blog-independent-articles" href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/blog-independent-articles">Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks</a>.Related Scientific Context: 👉<a data-mce-href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/blog?q=&amp;p=2" href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/blog?q=&amp;p=2" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">﻿BACosgrove | Blog</a>

Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks

<h3>"It’s never too late to start eating healthy to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias,”</h3>"Eating a high-quality plant-rich diet that includes whole grains, vegetables and fruits may prevent cognitive impairment — even when people start that diet in their late 50s and 60s, according to a new study".The new report, published Wednesday in the Journal Neurology, tried to tease apart how the quality of a plant-based diet would impact dementia risk. The study included nearly 93,000 people with an average age of 59 and a diverse mix of ethnicities: African American, Japanese American, Latino, Native Hawaiian and White.&nbsp;&nbsp;The complete article can be accessed by clicking 👉 <a data-mce-href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/blog-independent-articles" href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/blog-independent-articles">Eating more plants linked to lower risk of dementia, even in older age</a>.Related Scientific Context: 👉 <a data-mce-href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/blog" href="https://bruceacosgrove.com/blog">BACosgrove | Blog</a>

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