ABSTRACT: Manipulations to slow biological aging and extend healthspan are of interest given the societal and healthcare costs of our aging population. Herein we report on …
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1500mg/day of Chlorella Supplementation Has No Significant Effects on Blood Sugar or Lipids of Type 2 Diabetic Patients
BACKGROUND: Diabetes is a chronic disease and the prevalence of it is rapidly increasing. Recently, the use of natural products in chronic diseases such as diabetes …
Read moreOral Intake of Garcinia Cola Could be a Potential Treatment for Glaucoma?
PURPOSE: Garcinia kola (bitter kola) is locally ingested across the West African subregion. It has ocular hypotensive effects similar to some commonly used glaucoma medications when …
Read moreTopical Gels of Tea Tree Oil could Help Chronic Blepharitis
INTRODUCTION: It was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of two tea tree oil (TTO)-based cleansing gels in chronic blepharitis patients. METHODS: Group-1 (basic gel containing 3%(w/w)-TTO) included …
Read morePhotobiomodulation Therapy Looks Promising in Improving Lymphedema Associated with Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
PURPOSE: Lymphedema is a common debilitating late effect among patients post-head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. Head and neck lymphedema was associated with symptom burden, functional …
Read moreCranberry Products with High-Proanthocyanidin Contents may Help with H.Pylori Elimination
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Dietary strategies that contribute to reducing incidence of Helicobacter pylori infection without negative side effects are highly desirable owing to worldwide bacterial prevalence …
Read moreAshwangandha may Improve Cardiovascular Endurance and Post-Exercise Recovery In Athletic Adults
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Ashwagandha is a reputed herb in traditional Ayurveda, used for various ailments and improving general well-being. Improved cardiorespiratory endurance can aid in attaining better …
Read moreIndigo Naturalis may Benefit Patients with Treatment-Resistant Ulcerative Colitis
BACKGROUND: We recently reported the efficacy of indigo naturalis (IN) in patients with active ulcerative colitis (UC) in a randomized controlled trial (INDIGO study). However, few …
Read moreSupplementing the Diet with Chia Seeds may Improve Systolic Blood Pressure in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
BACKGROUND: Functional food ingredients, such as dietary fiber, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, and high-quality protein, have been shown to help control blood glucose concentration and lower …
Read moreCinnamon Patch may Help Patients Suffering from Overactive Bladder Symptoms
BACKGROUND: Current treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) have limited efficacy, low persistence and a high rate of adverse events commonly leading to treatment cessation in clinical …
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