2020-11-24 15:14:51 A prospective investigation was conducted on 4923 Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes to determine the impact of consuming green tea and coffee on their overall mortality. Camellia sinensis (green tea) contains various…
Read More2020-11-17 13:18:49 This study analyzed the gene expression in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in the lungs of 9 COVID patients and 40 controls. In COVID-19 patients, the expression of ACE2 was up regulated by 199 fold…
Read More2020-11-17 13:07:35 The following narrative review presents evidence of vitamin D supplementation and the potential reduction of risk for influenza and COVID-19 related illness and mortality. Vitamin D deficiency is common and has been linked…
Read More2020-11-03 12:31:18 Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) supplements have demonstrated reduced duration of upper respiratory infection symptoms in several randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials and meta-analyses (1,2,3). In vitro studies demonstrate that plant lectins, specifically mannose-binding lectins, possess antiviral activity…
Read More2020-10-08 12:25:53 Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a condition affecting physical, psychological, and behavioral well-being of 80-90% of women in their reproductive years during menstrual cycles. The following study evaluates the efficacy of Iranian Borage, Echium…
Read More2020-10-02 12:48:04 This meta-analysis aimed to reach a better understanding on the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for IBS1. Studies using body, auricular and scalp acupuncture were included in this review, while acupuncture moxibustion was excluded.…
Read More2020-09-24 12:16:49 Media outlets have highlighted COVID-19 as a unique threat, subjecting individuals to anxiety, panic, stress, and the potential for hysteria, regardless of the virus being a real or perceived threat (1). Compared to…
Read More2020-09-21 10:21:47 The microbiome may play an important role in modulating immune system function and new pre-clinical research is suggesting that commensal bacteria of the gut may have an effect in cancer prognosis. Specific bacterial…
Read More2020-09-21 10:19:34 The following review discusses an experimental strategy for the co-administration of quercetin and vitamin C for the prophylaxis and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 related illness (1). The current evidence is that vitamin C and…
Read More2020-09-21 08:49:36 This study aimed to determine the effects of flaxseed supplementation on metabolic biomarkers in those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)(1). 48 participants with PCOS were randomized into either a group receiving 30g of…
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