Bamboo shoots may be far more than a crunchy side dish. A comprehensive review found they can help control blood sugar, support heart and gut health, and reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

Bamboo shoots may emerge as a global superfood, offering key nutrients, metabolic benefits and low environmental impact, according to a new scientific review published in Advances in Bamboo Science.

Calling ingredients with multiple health benefits 'superfoods' may be more of a marketing gimmick than a scientific category, ...

A global academic review has found that bamboo shoots may help regulate blood sugar, improve digestion, reduce inflammation ...

New research reveals bamboo shoots may be the next "superfood" with impressive health benefits, but most people may be unsure ...

A new academic review suggests the answer might be yes, although experts caution that more research is needed before the fast-growing plant can be called a true superfood.

Once overlooked as a common ingredient for stir-fries and soups, bamboo shoots are emerging from the shadows as a potential ...

You might be more familiar with it as a versatile fibrous material or the staple food of giant pandas, but bamboo has now ...

Bamboo shoots contain several types of fiber that were shown to improve bowel function. Some studies found that bamboo ...

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. A comprehensive review weighs the promise of bamboo shoots as a nutrient-rich, sustainable food ...