Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The combination of Coptidis rhizome syrup and Ivy leaf extract was as effective as one tablet of Pelargonium sidoides in treating symptoms of acute bronchitis. Anti-tussives and expectorants from herbal medicines may also...
Plantago major L. Significantly Improves Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Overall, bronchitis severity score was better in the Plantago major group compared to placebo (P< 0 .001). Acute bronchitis, which occurs mostly in the winter, is characteristic of a dry/productive cough and usually is a...
High Dose Vitamin C Ameliorates Incidence of Pulmonary Complications Post-Cardiac Surgery
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The incidence of PPC was 36.7% overall and was significantly lower in the intervention group versus the control group (13.3% versus 60.0%, P<0.001). Cardiac operations with extracorporeal circulation generates systemic...
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) Reduces Oxidative Stress Markers in Subjects with Asthma
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Twice daily supplementation with 500 mg of N. officinale extract improved PCO and MDA levels, while also significantly increasing IL-1 levels compared to placebo. Asthma is one of the most common chronic inflammatory lung...
Dietary Nitrate Supplementation Improves Exercise Capacity and Endothelial Function in Subjects with COPD
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of the systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 RCT studies show that dietary nitrate supplementation significantly improved exercise capacity, endothelial function through improved flow-mediated dilation, and...
Pomegranate Extract Improves Severity of Allergic Asthma Symptoms
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week supplementation with 500 mg daily of pomegranate extract significantly improved symptom severity (p < 0.05) and significantly decreased neutrophil and eosinophil levels (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.002, respectively)...
Daily Consumption of a Garlic and Onion Extract May Have a Protective Effect Against Respiratory Infections in Elderly Residents of Care Facilities
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that daily consumption of a garlic and onion extract concentrate may lower the incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in a population of elderly residents of a care facility, but other factors may have played a role in...
Pomegranate Extract Improves IL-35 Expression & Forced Vital Capacity Ratio in Adults with Asthma
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Based on asthma severity, there were statistically significant changes in FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and FEF25-75% in the pomegranate extract group with mild asthma severity (p = 0.02, p = 0.006, and p = 0.03, respectively). Asthma is...
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Improves Antioxidant Capacity and Inflammation in Subjects with COPD
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 30 mg/day of crocin from saffron resulted in a significant decrease in serum NF-kB levels (p<0.05), along with an increase in mean serum TAOC levels in the crocin group (p < 0.05). Chronic...
Vitamin D may Offer Some Protection Against Coronavirus – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Several medical studies have indicated that vitamin D supplements may help to keep you healthy against COVID-19. It may seem COVID-19 is an undefeatable virus. It is indeed resistant to many medications and seems to be...
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