Taylor Mercado

A nutraceutical formula containing berberine, chlorogenic acid, and tocotrienols was found to improve a large number of metabolic and liver parameters in overweight subjects.

PMID: Nutr J. 2015 Mar 28 ;14:30. Epub 2015 Mar 28. PMID: 25886384 Abstract Title: Short-term effects of a combined nutraceutical of insulin-sensitivity, lipid level and indexes of liver steatosis: a double-blind, randomized, cross-over clinical trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Overweight subjects easily develop alterations of the glucose and lipid metabolism and are exposed to an increased …

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Higher predicted plasma levels of 25(OH)D significantly reduce the risk for incident Crohn’s disease.

PMID: Gastroenterology. 2012 Mar ;142(3):482-9. Epub 2011 Dec 9. PMID: 22155183 Abstract Title: Higher predicted vitamin D status is associated with reduced risk of Crohn's disease. Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS: Vitamin D influences innate immunity, which is believed to be involved in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). However, data examining …

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Tocopherols and tocotrienols protect against UV radiation.

PMID: J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 Nov ;26(11):1449-53. Epub 2011 Sep 14. PMID: 21917024 Abstract Title: Clinical evaluation of photoprotective effect by a topical antioxidants combination (tocopherols and tocotrienols). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Vitamin E is among the earliest recognized antioxidants. Recent findings suggested that tocotrienols have superior activity than tocopherols. Moreover, vitamin A is well-known …

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The role of ultraviolet radiation radiation and vitamin D in the seasonality and outcomes of infectious disease.

PMID: Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2017 Mar 16 ;16(3):314-338. PMID: 28078341 Abstract Title: The role of UV radiation and vitamin D in the seasonality and outcomes of infectious disease. Abstract: The seasonality of infectious disease outbreaks suggests that environmental conditions have a significant effect on disease risk. One of the major environmental factors that can affect …

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Irritable bowel syndrome: a review of the general aspects and the potential role of vitamin D.

PMID: Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Apr ;13(4):345-359. Epub 2019 Jan 23. PMID: 30791775 Abstract Title: Irritable bowel syndrome: a review of the general aspects and the potential role of vitamin D. Abstract: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a bowel disorder leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, modifications in the motility and bowel habits, …

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Vitamin D deficiency and the pathogenesis of Crohn’s disease.

PMID: J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2018 01 ;175:23-28. Epub 2016 Dec 23. PMID: 28025175 Abstract Title: Vitamin D deficiency and the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease. Abstract: Vitamin D has emerged as a key regulator of innate immune responses to pathogen threat. The hormonal form of vitamin D signals through a nuclear receptor transcription factor …

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Vitamin D, immune regulation, the microbiota, and inflammatory bowel disease.

PMID: Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2014 Nov ;239(11):1524-30. Epub 2014 Mar 25. PMID: 24668555 Abstract Title: Vitamin D, immune regulation, the microbiota, and inflammatory bowel disease. Abstract: The inflammatory bowel diseases are complex diseases caused by environmental, immunological, and genetic factors. Vitamin D status is low in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, and experimental inflammatory …

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Vitamin D signaling in intestinal innate immunity and homeostasis.

PMID: Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2017 09 15 ;453:68-78. Epub 2017 Apr 12. PMID: 28412519 Abstract Title: Vitamin D signaling in intestinal innate immunity and homeostasis. Abstract: The lumen of the gut hosts a plethora of microorganisms that participate in food assimilation, inactivation of harmful particles and in vitamin synthesis. On the other hand, enteric flora, …

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Vitamin E tocotrienol supplementation improves lipid profiles in chronic hemodialysis patients.

PMID: Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2013 ;9:747-61. Epub 2013 Nov 28. PMID: 24348043 Abstract Title: Vitamin E tocotrienol supplementation improves lipid profiles in chronic hemodialysis patients. Abstract: PURPOSE: Chronic hemodialysis patients experience accelerated atherosclerosis contributed to by dyslipidemia, inflammation, and an impaired antioxidant system. Vitamin E tocotrienols possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, the impact …

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This study demonstrated that rosemary water exerts beneficial effects on cognition.

PMID: J Psychopharmacol. 2018 12 ;32(12):1319-1329. Epub 2018 Oct 15. PMID: 30318972 Abstract Title: Acute ingestion of rosemary water: Evidence of cognitive and cerebrovascular effects in healthy adults. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The use of herbal extracts and supplements to enhance health and wellbeing is increasing in western society.AIMS: This study investigated the impact of the acute …

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