Al-Alawi RA, Al-Mashiqri JH, Al-Nadabi JSM, et al. Date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.): Natural products and therapeutic options. Front Plant Sci. 2017;8:845. doi:10.3389/fpls.2017.00845 Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Energy balls: People can blend dates with nuts, cranberries, oats, coconut flakes, or a variety of other ingredients to make no-bake “energy balls.” Laboratory studies have found dates to be helpful for lowering inflammatory markers, such as interleukin 6 (IL-6), in the brain. High levels of IL-6 are associated with a higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s ( 16, 17, 18). He is a great listener. I live a pretty unconventional life and he seemed intrigued by it rather than apprehensive. I shared a few slightly vulnerable things about myself and he was warm and open to everything. As a woman, you always notice when someone makes you feel safe.

India were dominant in the group stage. Rohit Sharma's side swept the competition aside, winning all nine of their group-stage games. Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami then starred to lead them past New Zealand in the semi-final. Very open and welcoming. I’d had a full day and needed time to land, but she made me feel comfortable straight away.UK) and online at theguardian.comevery Saturday. It’s been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together here. A 2017 study of 154 pregnant people found that those who ate dates were much less likely to be induced compared to those who did not ( 22). No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details.

Additionally, dates contain tannins, which are compounds that have been shown to help facilitate contractions. They are also a good source of natural sugar and calories, which are necessary to maintain energy levels during labor ( 23). SummaryThe potential brain-boosting properties of dates have been attributed to their content of antioxidants known to reduce inflammation, including flavonoids ( 17).

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