Author Archives: Taylor Mercado

PMID:  Science. 2004 Sep 17 ;305(5691):1736-9. PMID: 15375259 Abstract Title:  Inflammatory exposure and historical changes in human life-spans. Abstract:  Most explanations of the increase in life expectancy at older ages over history emphasize the importance of medical and public health factors of a particular historical period. We propose that the reduction in lifetime exposure to …

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PMID:  Curr Opin Neurol. 2016 06 ;29(3):362-71. PMID: 27023738 Abstract Title:  Vaccine-associated inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system: from signals to causation. Abstract:  PURPOSE OF REVIEW: As the most cost-effective intervention in preventive medicine and as a crucial element of any public health program, vaccination is used extensively with over 90% coverage in many …

Continue reading “A number of inflammatory disorders of the central nervous system have been associated with the administration of various vaccines.”

PMID:  Biol Trace Elem Res. 2007 Jun ;116(3):329-48. PMID: 17709913 Abstract Title:  Involvement of oxidative stress in the impairment in biliary secretory function induced by intraperitoneal administration of aluminum to rats. Abstract:  We have shown that aluminum (Al) induces cholestasis associated with multiple alterations in hepatocellular transporters involved in bile secretory function, like Mrp2. This …

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PMID:  Expert Rev Vaccines. 2014 Mar ;13(3):417-27. Epub 2014 Feb 6. PMID: 24502690 Abstract Title:  The Yin-Yang arms of vaccines: disease-fighting power versus tissue-destructive inflammation. Abstract:  The disease-fighting power of vaccines has defeated many pathogens and has been credited with global reduction of mortality and morbidity. However, most vaccine developments focus on the enhancement of …

Continue reading “Inadequate resolution of post-vaccination acute inflammation during any of the steps along the path toward homeostasis could result in chronic inflammation, tissue injury, and an increased risk of chronic disease.”

PMID:  Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2005 Aug ;37(8):1727-37. Epub 2005 Apr 26. PMID: 15878691 Abstract Title:  Acetaminophen decreases intracellular glutathione levels and modulates cytokine production in human alveolar macrophages and type II pneumocytes in vitro. Abstract:  Recent epidemiological observations suggest that acetaminophen (paracetamol) may contribute to asthma morbidity. Impaired endogenous antioxidant defences may have …

Continue reading “Acetaminophen reduces glutathione in human tissues which is necessary to detoxify residual formaldehyde present in childhood vaccines.”

PMID:  Neurotherapeutics. 2019 Dec 16. Epub 2019 Dec 16. PMID: 31845175 Abstract Title:  Tanshinone IIA Ameliorates CNS Autoimmunity by Promoting the Differentiation of Regulatory T Cells. Abstract:  Tanshinone IIA (TSA), an important natural lipophilic diterpene compound from the traditional Chinese herb Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, has long been widely used for the prevention and treatment of …

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PMID:  Phytother Res. 2019 Dec 4. Epub 2019 Dec 4. PMID: 31802554 Abstract Title:  The effect of nettle (Urtica dioica) supplementation on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract:  Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major health problem, worldwide, that is associated with increased morbidity …

Continue reading “The findings of the present study suggest that nettle supplementation may be effective in controlling fasting blood sugar for T2DM patients.”

PMID:  Acta Sci Pol Technol Aliment. 2019 Jul-Sep;18(3):317-332. PMID: 31569913 Abstract Title:  Effects of exercise and stevia on renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: The present work was designed to study the effects of methanolic stevia extracts and aerobic exercise and combination of both on renal I/R injury in male rats.METHODS: 60 adult male …

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PMID:  J Food Biochem. 2019 Nov 3:e13087. Epub 2019 Nov 3. PMID: 31680279 Abstract Title:  Stevia residue extract alone and combination with allopurinol attenuate hyperuricemia in fructose-PO-induced hyperuricemic mice. Abstract:  The current project was designed to utilize flavonoids and chlorogenic acids enriched stevia residue extract (STVRE) against hyperuricemia (HU). The in vitro results showed that …

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PMID:  Nutrients. 2019 Dec 12 ;11(12). Epub 2019 Dec 12. PMID: 31842388 Abstract Title:  Effects of Stevia Extract on Postprandial Glucose Response, Satiety and Energy Intake: A Three-Arm Crossover Trial. Abstract:  : Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) are suggested to lower energy intake in the diet, but they have been paradoxically involved in the epidemic of obesity …

Continue reading “Stevia lowers appetite sensation and does not further increase food intake and postprandial glucose levels.”