Sought-after nutritional therapies vitamin D and omega-3s found in fish oil have gone through intense scrutiny with the largest study to date, called VITAL, and results looks promising
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A review of the chemopreventative and chemotherapeutic properties of the phytochemicals berberine, resveratrol and curcumin.
PMID: Cell Biol Int. 2020 May 25. Epub 2020 May 25. PMID: 32449796 Abstract Title: A review of the chemopreventative and chemotherapeutic properties of the phytochemicals berberine, resveratrol and curcumin, and their influence on cell death via the pathways of apoptosis and autophagy. Abstract: Phytochemicals are a diverse group of compounds found in a variety …
Berberine represses human gastric cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2020 May 23 ;128:110245. Epub 2020 May 23. PMID: 32454290 Abstract Title: Berberine represses human gastric cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo by inducing cytostatic autophagy via inhibition of MAPK/mTOR/p70S6K and Akt signaling pathways. Abstract: Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid from Coptidis Rhizoma, has been characterized as a potential anticancer drug …
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Berberine improves glucose and lipid metabolism in HepG2 cells through AMPKα1 activation.
PMID: Front Pharmacol. 2020 ;11:647. Epub 2020 May 8. PMID: 32457629 Abstract Title: Berberine Improves Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in HepG2 Cells Through AMPKα1 Activation. Abstract: Aim: This study is designed to investigate whether or not AMP-activated protein kinaseα1 (AMPKα1) is required for natural product berberine (BBR) to improve glucose and lipid metabolism in HepG2 …
PycnoRacer® improved training, running distance, VO2max and PFR decreasing muscular pain and cramps.
PMID: Panminerva Med. 2019 Dec ;61(4):457-463. PMID: 32043843 Abstract Title: PycnoRacer®, a fitness drink including Pycnogenol®, improves recovery and training in the Cooper test. Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study evaluates the effects of training (on running distance measured with a Cooper test) in 3 weeks in non-professional athletes using PycnoRacer®, a fitness drink (FD) including Pycnogenol® …
This pilot registry indicates that pycnogenol can be safely used in subjects with lupus vasculitis with mild symptoms.
PMID: Minerva Cardioangiol. 2020 Apr ;68(2):146-152. PMID: 32429631 Abstract Title: Supplementary management with Pycnogenol® in patients with lupus vasculitis in remission phases: a pilot, concept registry study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The aim of this pilot study was the supplementary management of minimal, residual symptoms of systemic Lupus (SLE) with vasculitis (LV) in remission phases, using a …
Pycnogenol may increase the cisplatin cytotoxicity in HeLa cells at nongenotoxic doses.
PMID: Turk J Pharm Sci. 2020 Feb ;17(1):1-6. Epub 2020 Feb 19. PMID: 32454754 Abstract Title: AnStudy on the Interactions of Pycnogenolwith Cisplatin in Human Cervical Cancer Cells. Abstract: Objectives: In the treatment of cancer, it is intended to increase the anticancer effect and decrease cytotoxicity using various plant-derived phenolic compounds with chemotherapeutic drugs. Pycnogenol(PYC), …
Are Stay-at-Home Orders Decimating Vitamin D Levels?
Considering researchers have also shown that SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly inactivated by sunlight, areas that are banning people from parks and beaches, are undoubtedly committing a grave error
Antioxidative and immunoprotective potential of chlorella vulgaris dietary supplementation against chlorpyrifos-induced toxicity.
PMID: Fish Physiol Biochem. 2020 May 18. Epub 2020 May 18. PMID: 32424629 Abstract Title: Antioxidative and immunoprotective potential of Chlorella vulgaris dietary supplementation against chlorpyrifos-induced toxicity in Nile tilapia. Abstract: This study highlighted the effects of chronic chlorpyrifos (CPF) exposure on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and the benefits of using dietary Chlorella vulgaris (Ch) …
Spirulina Platensis supplementation coupled to strength exercise improves redox balance and reduces intestinal contractile reactivity.
PMID: Mar Drugs. 2020 Jan 29 ;18(2). Epub 2020 Jan 29. PMID: 32013202 Abstract Title: Supplementation Coupled to Strength Exercise Improves Redox Balance and Reduces Intestinal Contractile Reactivity in Rat Ileum. Abstract: The blue algahas presented several pharmacological activities, highlighting its actions as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. In addition, there are few studies with the …
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