by Becky | Nov 10, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Garlic
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports previous evidence for the benefits of aged garlic extract for long‑term preventative measure against cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2020 | 2018, Botanicals, Ginkgo Biloba
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of supplementation with Ginkgoselect®Plus validated its safety as a clinical therapeutic that does not increase cancer risk in a population of older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2018, Botanicals, Skin Health, Uncategorized
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This cell study demonstrated that the antioxidant properties of crocin, a constituent of saffron, protected the skin from ultraviolet light (UVB)-induced photo-aging. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, Aloe Vera, Botanicals, Skin Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Low dose Aloe sterol (19µg) significantly improved skin barrier function and collagen production after 12 weeks of supplementation. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2018, Botanicals, Digestive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that Amla or Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) reduced the frequencies of heartburn and regurgitation and improved heartburn and regurgitation severity in patients with NERD. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2019, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Diabetes, Fenugreek, Pancreatic Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder significantly improved lipid metabolism in participating type 2 diabetic patients. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 14, 2020 | 2018, Ashwagandha, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Thyroid
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of supplementation with ashwagandha root extract significantly improved thyroid hormone levels in participants with subclinical hypothyroidism. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Postmenopausal women who supplemented with black cohosh had significantly improved flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 11, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Brain Health, Stroke
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that gut microbiota may be responsible for the conversion of crocin to its metabolite crocetin, which protects against brain injury in a rat model of induced stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 11, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, COVID-19, Curcumin
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In an in vitro alpha-coronavirus model, curcumin not only inhibited the proliferation of the transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) but was also able to deactivate and destroy it. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 7, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Ginseng, Liver Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with fermented ginseng powder improved liver function and reduced levels of fatigue and inflammation in participating male subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 7, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Eye Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that saffron extract standardized to 3% crocin content offers anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects against retinal damage due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). (more…)
by Becky | Jul 7, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Menopause, Rhodiola, Women's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A proprietary blend of Rhodiola rosea and Black Cohosh was more effective than Black Cohosh alone in reducing symptoms of menopause and improving quality of life in women with moderate menopausal symptoms. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 9, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Essential Oils
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Peppermint essential oil (PEO) demonstrated potent antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities against Staphlococcus aureus. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Fenugreek, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen® increased strength and muscle mass in the participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | May 28, 2020 | 2020, Bilberry, Botanicals, Eye Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 12-week supplementation with 240 mg of a standardized bilberry extract (SBE) improved symptoms of eye fatigue in the participants who regularly used visual display terminal (VDT) devices. (more…)
by Becky | May 27, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In vitro assays of Sambucus FormosanaNakai ethanol extract validate its effectiveness as an antiviral agent against human coronavirus HCoV-NL63. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2019, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Grape Seed Extract
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that a twelve-week supplementation with a grape seed proanthocyanin extract (GSPE) helped maintain vascular elasticity and normal blood pressure (BP) in a middle-aged Japanese population. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Antioxidants, Botanicals, Eye Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a botanical combination of black currant, chrysanthemum, goji berry extracts, lutein ester, and zeaxanthin protected against retinal damage due to fluorescent light exposure in rats. (more…)
by Becky | May 6, 2020 | Alternative Therapies, Botanicals, COVID-19
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Laboratory research suggests elderberry may actively prevent the binding of COVID-like viruses to cells, thus limiting the potential for infection. (more…)
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