Thursday, May 18, 2006

Company to research yam in functional foods

Takara Bio is planning to research the use of a specific form yam that contains a substance similar in structure to DHEA. DHEA plays a role in maintaining hormone balance.

Bonnie - it should come as no surprise that this form of yam comes from the Okinawa region, one of the healthiest groups of people in the world. Eating yam is also a great way to obtain small amounts of progesterone, which helps regulate hormone balance.

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