Author Archives: Connie Wan, Ph. D.

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Mannitol, a unique sugar, could potentially treat Parkinson’s disease

Posted on by Connie Wan, Ph. D.
sugar
08
May

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol produced by fungi, bacteria, and algae. According to a report published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, researchers from Tel Aviv University have found that mannitol prevents “bad” clumps of the protein, α-synuclein, from forming in the brain — a process that is characteristic of Parkinson’s disease. After identifying the […]

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Beauty, Blog

Seattle Beauty™ Tip: Drinking flower teas for radiant skin from the inside out

Posted on by Connie Wan, Ph. D.
rose water
28
Apr

I am a big fan of flower teas. I like the taste of flower tea, the aroma of it, and the look of it. Nothing beats the peaceful moment when I curl up on the couch with a glass of flower tea inhaling the steaming flowery aroma and watching the pink petals slowly sink to […]

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Beauty, Blog

Seattle Beauty™ Tip: Fight aging and diseases with ginger

Posted on by Connie Wan, Ph. D.
Honey-Lemon-Ginger-Tea
21
Apr

At the Seattle Gummy’s lab, scientists often try different flavor combinations for the new products in the pipeline. Every once in a while, we office folks will get a batch of products with different flavors and are asked to vote for the best flavor. And, every single time, ginger flavor wins! Originated in Asia, ginger […]

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