A Plant A Day

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone primarily produced in the gut that plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels […]

Monotropa uniflora, also known as the Indian Pipe, doesn’t perform photosynthesis in the traditional sense. Instead, it obtains energy in

Pterostilbene is a naturally occurring stilbene compound, structurally similar and considered an analog to resveratrol, but with two methoxy groups

Don’t Tell me Nutrition only = Protein + Fats + Carbs + Recognized Vitamins & Minerals! Food bioactives are vital

Beta-sitosterol is a plant-derived phytosterol, structurally similar to cholesterol, but with an additional ethyl group at the C24 position. This

Puya raimondii, also known as the Queen of the Andes, is the largest species of bromeliad and one of the

If you have been paying attention to my posts, you might have noticed a theme: The Multiple Uses of Plants.

The Traveler’s Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis), native to Madagascar, is famous for the alignment of its fan-like leaves, which often orient

Fungi Fact: Create their Own Wind Currents! Some mushrooms have evolved the remarkable ability to create their own wind currents

How is it that something with such a long and rich history can be present in almost every major religion,