Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Research suggests that saffron could boost your health and emotional well-being. Its bioactive compounds have been shown to have a wide spectrum of biological activities, including exerting anti-inflammatory, hypotensive,...
The Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Cinnamon, a popular spice worldwide, contains bioactive compounds that benefit health. Cinnamon is a spice derived from the bark of the cinnamon tree. The most common species are Cinnamomum cassia, known as cassia cinnamon, and Cinnamomum...
Herbal Extract Shown to Improve Menopausal Symptoms
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Ocimum basilicum leaf extract (OBLE) was found to reduce the overall severity of menopausal symptoms. The researchers state that OBLE can be considered as a convenient and affordable option, without adverse side effects, for...
Salicornia ramosissima Extract Provides Some Benefits to Patients with Minor Stroke and TIA
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed significant improvements in cognitive scores within the treatment group when comparing baseline and endpoint scores at 11months (P<0.05). Transient ischemic attacks [TIA] are characterized by...
The Benefits of Boswellia Serrata Extract Supplementation in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with Boswellia serrata extract may diminish pain, improve function, and reduce inflammation in adults with knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects more than two hundred million people worldwide. It...
Standardized Ashwagandha Extract Significantly Reduces Markers of Stress in Participants with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Results from this trial suggests that ashwagandha extract standardized to 35% withanolide glycosides at 60mg and 120mg significantly improved markers of stress in non-depressed high stress patients diagnosed with...
The Beneficial Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognition, Energy, and Mood
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with Ashwagandha root extract in adults is associated with improved cognition, energy, and mood. Psychological stress occurs when an individual perceives that environmental or other demands exceed their...
Black Sticky Rice and Dill Extract on Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. NIHSS scores improved in the high dose treatment group at week 1 (P < 0.05). Ischemic stroke accounts for 85% of all stroke cases with an expected 16.9 million new cases globally each year1. Oxidative stress and...
Mangosteen-Propolis Extract Improves Inflammatory Biomarkers in Individuals with Mild Gingivitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed as significant decrease in PGE2, IL-1beta, MMP-8, and MMP-9 at week 8 compared to baseline across both data sets (P<0.0001). Dental health is essential to overall health as previous research...
The Efficacy of a Topical Teak Leaf Extract for Androgenetic Alopecia
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a topical teak leaf extract promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of alopecia worldwide, affecting eighty percent of men and fifty percent of women...
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