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12/27/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Antibiotics kill good bacteria and may worsen oral infections

The harmful effects of antibiotics have long been observed, and yet medical professionals continue to prescribe them even for mild infections. One of the complications that arise from the overuse of antibiotics includes the disruption of the body’s microflora, which is involved in a large portion of immune functions. This was proven to be true by […]

12/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Compounds in manuka honey fight off bacteria on multiple levels

Honey can be added to just about anything your heart desires but there’s so much more to it than just its sweet and delicious taste. This naturally-occurring substance has long been used for various medicinal applications as well, such as fighting off bacteria. However, not all honey is created equal. A specific variety called manuka honey has gained […]

10/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A compound produced by bacteria in papayas shows promise as a powerful antibacterial agent

One of the commonly used bacterial species for industrial purposes is Bacillus licheniformis. A specific strain of this species, which was identified and isolated from papayas in Thailand, was shown to produce antimicrobial compounds. For this study, which was published in CyTA – Journal of Food, the antimicrobial compounds produced by the BFP011 strain of […]

09/27/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Powerful natural remedies: Essential oils of lemon grass and orange found to kill bacteria with stunning effectiveness

A study by researchers from the University of Ibadan has revealed that essential oils from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and orange (Citrus sinensis) have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. possess antioxidant and antibacterial activities. They were able to observe these by looking at the ability of these oils to scavenge free radicals and chelate metals, their phenolic […]

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