Accumulating evidence supports the hypothesis that chronic low-grade inflammation and activation of the innate immune system are closely involved in the pathogenesis of the type 2 diabetes.
In conclusion, the daily supplementary intake of 500 mg green tea polyphenols did not have clear effects on blood glucose level, Hb Alc level, insulin resistance or inflammation markers. The positive correlation between the level of polyphenol intake and
Concern for a solid and credible scientific basis in medical herbalism and for professional standards in practice led Hein Zeylstra to establish a professional body appropriately moderated. Today, it continues to set the standard worldwide as the body for
Scientists isolated morphine from opium, leading to the belief (in the West at least) that a single, non-living compound in a plant was responsible for its healing properties. This helped create the biomedical model of pharmacotherapy, where plants are se
Our search found agents that might improve symptoms of neuropathy (eg, evening primrose oil, alpha-lipoic acid, capsaicin) without affecting glucose control. Evening primrose oil, alpha-lipoic acid, and capsaicin have received the greatest attention for t
Underlying the body’s healing response is a process by which tissues inflame. Chronic inflammation, if left unchecked, can devastate the body’s tissues, especially in the vascular and nervous systems. Numerous natural products help control the inflamm
This study suggests, but can't prove, that omega-3 fats reduce levels of inflammation. But it offers one more reason to eat seafood a few times a week without worrying that the soy oil in your salad dressing will cancel out the seafood's benefits.
Research on function & role of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidants in chronic diseases (cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer, aging, neurodegenerative).
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The University of New England in association with the Australian College of Phytotherapy offers the Master of Health Science (Herbal Medicine) and the Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine). The University of New England is widely recognised
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Inflammation destroys HA, and HA, injected into joints, decreases inflammation. In addition, it appears inflammation may reduce a cells ability to produce HA.
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The blooming of the French lilac -- Witters 108 (8): 1105 -- Journal of Clinical Investigation. Lee A. Witters. Endocrine-Metabolism Division, Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry, Dartmouth Medical School. Lee.A.Witters@Dartmouth.EDU
Triterpinoids in apple peels have potent anti-proliferative activities against human liver, colon and breast cancer cells," said Rui Hai Liu, Cornell associate professor of food science.
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CONCLUSIONS: Our results show that n-3 PUFA supplementation together with statin + fibrate combination in DDL patients can significantly decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases.