Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patients treated with marigold extract saw significant improvement in wound healing by day 14 (p<0.001). Despite advances in wound care for burn victims, treatments that accelerate wound healing are essential to the...
Curcumin Improves Fasting Blood Sugar and Menstrual Symptoms in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation of 1000 mg curcumin daily significantly improved mean serum FBS levels and menstrual symptom (amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea) frequency in women with PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most...
Crataegus Extract Improves Body Fat and Lipid Profile in Overweight Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Body fat percentage and weight were significantly improved after 12 weeks intake of CEM treatment. Commonly found in East Asia, Crataegus pinnatifida and Crataegus unshiu are herbs used in Chinese medicine to promote...
Nitraria Retusa Extract Significantly Improves BMI and Triglyceride Levels in Overweight/Obese Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Administration of 2000 mg of N. retusa extract once daily for 12 weeks resulted in a significant reduction in weight (p<0.001), BMI (p<0.001), and improvement in triglyceride levels (p=0.011) in overweight and obese...
Aromatherapy Improves Symptoms of Anxiety in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. After treatment with chamomile aromatherapy, researchers observed a significant reduction in heart rate (P <0.001), systolic blood pressure (P <0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (P<0.001). Acute coronary syndrome...
Acute Administration of Guayusa Extract and Lion’s Mane Improve Cognitive Performance in Healthy Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that those in the AMT group experienced significantly improved neuropsychological scores and improved focus and concentration (p < 0.05). Subjects in the LM group experienced significantly improved...
Curcumin Significantly Improves Overall Remission in Myeloma Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Results from this trial suggest that adding curcumin to standard treatment for myeloma (Melphalan and Prednisone) could significantly increase overall remission. In both in vitro and in vivo studies, curcumin demonstrated...
Ginger Administration Lowers Serum Urea Levels and Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Diabetic Subjects with End-Stage Renal Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. An 8-week intervention of 2000 mg/daily of ginger powder significantly lowered fasting blood glucose levels by 24% and HOMA-IR levels by 28%. End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a serious public health problem fueled by aging...
The Effects of Supplementation with Ashwagandha Root Extract on Stress and Anxiety
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Supplementation with Ashwagandha root extract is associated with reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety and improvement in some stress hormone levels. Psychological stress occurs when an individual perceives that environmental or internal...
Gynostemma pentaphyllum Improves Endurance Performance and Mitochondrial Respiration in Healthy Male Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-week G. pentaphyllum administration improved exercise performance, reduced plasma leptin levels, and improved mitochondrial respiration in healthy untrained males. Exercise is an effective lifestyle intervention that has...
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