Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic condition characterized by the breakdown and gradual loss of cells in the retina.
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. The function of the retina is to convert the light received into neural signals before sending them to the brain for visual recognition.
Most cases of retinitis pigmentosa are diagnosed during the teenage years and at birth. Some patients who carry the genetic preposition may develop the disease in later years.
The later diagnosed case is usually mild with slow progression compared to those presented in the teen years and at birth.
Most common symptoms of patients with retinitis pigmentosa are difficulty seeing at night and a loss of side (peripheral) vision. However, at the disease progress into the later stage, most patients also experience tunnel vision.
Conventionally, the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa is totally depending on the condition. The aim of treatment is to slow the vision loss and improve the patient quality of life.
Bilberry is a species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium, belonging to the family Ericaceae, native to Northern Europe.
The plant berry has been used as herbs in traditional medicine for the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea, gastritis, gastric ulcer, and duodenal ulcer, enterocolitis, ulcerative colitis, anemia, cystitis, kidney disease, and psoriasis, diabetes, etc.
Researchers on finding a natural compound for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa with not side effects examined the effects of Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) and lingonberry (Vacciniumvitis-idaea) containing high amounts of polyphenols (anthocyanins, resveratrol, and proanthocyanidins) against blue light a high-energy or short-wavelength visible light-induced retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.
According to the results from the cultured murine photoreceptor (661 W) cells exposed to blue LED light following treatment with B-ext, L-ext, or their constituents (cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, trans-resveratrol, and procyanidin B2), B-ext, L-ext, NAC, and their active components improved the viability of 661 W cells against the blue light damage.
The efficacy was found to be attributed to the injection of tested compounds in inhibiting the generation of intracellular ROS induced by the blue LED light irradiation.
Furthermore, B-ext and L-d with also protected the cells integrity against the activation of proteins by stimuli associated with the production of production of proinflammatory cytokines.
Moreover, B-ext, L-ext, and NAC inhibited proteins involved in cell death and autophagy against cells damaged by blue light.
Dr. Ogawa K the lead scientist said, "These findings suggest that B-ext and L-ext containing high amounts of polyphenols exert protective effects against blue LED light-induced retinal photoreceptor cell damage mainly through inhibition of ROS production and activation of pro-apoptotic proteins".
In a murine model of photo-stressed retina, researchers examined the bilberry extract through a stomach tube in Balb/c mice (750 mg/kg body weight) light-induced visual function impairment.
According to the tested assays, bilberry extract suppressed photo-induced apoptosis in the photoreceptor cell layer and shortening of the outer segments of rod and cone photoreceptors.
Bilberry extracts also reduced the levels of photo-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS), oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress markers observed by the analysis.
In other words, bilberry inhibited the ER stress in the retina, and at least in part, in Müller glial cells.
Based on the findings, researchers suggested, "bilberry extract attenuates photo-induced apoptosis and visual dysfunction most likely, and at least in part, through ROS reduction, and subsequent ER stress attenuation in the retina".
Taken altogether, bilberry processed abundantly bioactive compounds may be considered a function remedy for the prevention and treatment of age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, pending the validation of larger sample size and multicenter human study.
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Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published online, including worldwide health, ezine articles, article base, health blogs, self-growth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
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Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bioscience, ISSN 0975-6299.
References
(1) Protective effects of bilberry and lingonberry extracts against blue light-emitting diode light-induced retinal photoreceptor cell damage in vitro by Ogawa K, Kuse Y, Tsuruma K, Kobayashi S, Shimazawa M, Hara H1. (PubMed)
(2) Neuroprotective effect of bilberry extract in a murine model of photo-stressed retina by Osada H1, Okamoto T1,2, Kawashima H1,2, Toda E1, Miyake S1,3, Nagai N1,2, Kobayashi S3, Tsubota K2, Ozawa Y. (PubMed)
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Friday, October 7, 2022
Herbal Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, the Potential Anti Gastric/ Stomach Cancer Remedy
Scientists may have found a herbal remedy for the prevention and treatment of gastric cancer with no side effects, according to studies.
Gastric cancer or stomach cancer is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the stomach tissue.
Most cases of gastric cancer start in the cells on the surface of the inner lining of the stomach tissue.
At stage 0, due to the gastric cancer cells being restricted or completely contained within the innermost layer of the lining, patients may not experience any symptoms.
However, at the later stage, the cancer cells can travel a distance away from the stomach to infect other tissue and organ, leading to secondary metastasis. If the tumor grows large enough, it may suppress the nearby blood vessels and nerve cells, causing blood to leak into the stomach and localized severe pain.
Besides common symptoms of cancers, patients with gastric cancer also experience some specific symptoms such as persistent abdominal (belly) pain., vague discomfort in the abdomen, a sense of fullness in the upper abdomen after eating a small meal, and heartburn or indigestion.
If you are having some of the above symptoms, please check with your doctor to rule out gastric cancer possibility.
Although there are many risk factors involved in the onset of the disease, such as family history, Helicobacter pylori infection, smoking, genetic preposition, certain stomach conditions, previous stomach surgery and type A blood, some researchers suggested that the most common cause of gastric cancer in the Western world is the Western diet-related disease.
Dr. Bertuccio P, the lead scientist at the Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, in the concern of diet pattern in the risk of gastric cancer wrote, " An unfavorable role on GC emerged for the 'Western/unhealthy' dietary pattern, with an OR of 1.51 (95% CI: 1.21-1.89)" and "A favorable role on GC emerged for the 'Prudent/healthy', with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.75 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.63-0.90], for the highest versus the lowest category".
The results strongly indicated the risk of gastric cancer is substantially higher in the Western diet group compared to the lower risk of a healthy diet.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is one of the species of Bearberry, in the genus Arctostaphylos, belonging to the family Ericaceae, native to northern North America, Asia, and Europe.
The herb plant has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic agent and to treat urinary problems, including bladder infections, kidney infections, kidney stones, pelvic pain, etc.
The plant contains arbutin, ursolic acid, tannic acid, gallic acid, some essential oil and resin, hydroquinones tannins, phenolic glycosides, and flavonoids.
With an aim to find a natural ingredient or whole food for the treatment of gastric cancer, researchers at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine examined the effects of ursolic acid isolated from bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) against the pathogenesis of gastric cancer characterized by excessive proliferation, abnormal differentiation, and reduced apoptosis.
Ursolic acid, extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine bearberry, inhibited gastric cancer cell proliferation and induced apoptosis.
Further assessment of anti-gastric cancer, researchers discovered that ursolic acid exhibited apoptotic activity through cancer cell degradation observed in the gastric cancer BGC-823 cells.
In other words, efficacy is associated with a translocation of cofilin-1 protein that activates the function of cytochrome c in programmed cell death from the mitochondria to the cytoplasm.
These results suggested that ursolic acid activated the function of proteins (the caspase cascade) associated with the cell death and apoptotic pathway.
Where Mitochondria are the major organelles involved in the biochemical execution of apoptosis
Dr. the lead scientist, after taking into account co and confounders said, "mitochondrial translocation of cofilin-1 might play a crucial role in the promotion of apoptosis and might be a key target for future treatment of human gastric cancer".
Taken altogether, Bearberry (herbal Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) processed a major compound of ursolic acid may be considered a functional remedy for the prevention and combined with other primary medicine for the treatment of gastric cancer, pending the confirmation of large sample size and multicenter human study.
However, intake of ursolic acid as a supplement should be taken with extreme care to prevent overdoses and acute liver toxicity.
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Kyle J. Norton (Scholar, Master of Nutrition, All right reserved)
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published online, including worldwide health, ezine articles, article base, health blogs, self-growth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bioscience, ISSN 0975-6299.
References
(1) Mitochondrial translocation of cofilin-1 promotes apoptosis of gastric cancer BGC-823 cells induced by ursolic acid by Tang Q, Ji Q, Tang Y, Chen T, Pan G, Hu S, Bao Y, Peng W, Yin P.(PubMed)
(2) Dietary patterns and gastric cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bertuccio P1, Rosato V, Andreano A, Ferraroni M, Decarli A, Edefonti V, La Vecchia C. (PubMed)
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Herbal Ashwagandha Processes Lowering Cholesterol Property
Cholesterol produced by the liver plays an essential role in a moderate amount in orchestrating the production of steroid hormone and vitamin D, building strong cell walls, and aiding the digestive system in absorbing nutrients and fluids.
Hyperlipidemia or high blood cholesterol is a medical condition characterized by abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood.
Blood cholesterol can be classified into
* The high-density lipoprotein also known as good cholesterol processes a function to return cholesterol to the liver.
* The low-density lipoprotein is also known as "bad" cholesterol processed a function aforementioned health benefits in a moderate amount.
In a healthy individual, unused cholesterol is returned to the liver. However, overexpression of "bad" cholesterol due to the consumption of a high-fat diet and reduced levels of "good" cholesterol can cause bad cholesterol to remain in the bloodstream, leading to hyperlipidemia.
The healthy ratio of total blood cholesterol ("bad"/ "good") is any number that is less than 4.
Patients with hyperlipidemia are asymptomatic. However, over time hyperlipidemia can cause plaque to accumulate on the arterial wall, leading to atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
According to the statistics provided by the CDC, in 2015–2016, more than 12% of adults age 20 and older had total cholesterol higher than 240 mg/dL, and more than 18% had high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol levels less than 40 mg/dL in the US.
Some researchers suggested that the hyperlipidemic prevalence in the Western world may correlate to the promotion of a high-fat diet over the past few decades.
Dr. Karam I, the lead scientist in examing the said, "Hyperlipidemia, a group of metabolic disorders characterized by the elevated levels of lipids, is a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease [5]. These lipids include cholesterol, cholesterol esters, phospholipids, and triglycerides. Increased levels of LDL are related to the development of atherosclerosis [15,16].
And, "The result showed that there was a significant increase in hyperlipidemia biomarker which includes TC, TG, LDL, and HDL. There were histological changes in organs which confirm the previous result of blood lipid. That means high-fat diet successfully induces hyperlipidemia in rats, to make disease model of hyperlipidemia.".
The life-long condition of hyperlipidemia is treatable. By a change of diet and daily moderate exercise, you may control the condition without medication.
Ashwagandha also known as Withania somnifera is a nightshade plant in the genus of Withania, belonging to the family Solanaceae, native to the dry parts of India, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.
The herbal medicine has been considered Indian ginseng and used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3000 years to treat tumors and tubercular glands, carbuncles, memory loss, and ulcers and considered an anti-stress, cognition-facilitating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging herbal medicine.
On finding a potent compound for the treatment of heart disease, researchers examined the effects of Ashwagandha on lowering blood cholesterol.
The study included rats induced by a high-fat diet treated by aqueous extract of fruits of Withania coagulans for 7 weeks.
According to the tested analysis during the experiment, administration of the extract showed a significantly reduced elevated serum cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoprotein levels.
In triton-induced hypercholesterolemia., the aqueous extract of fruits of Withania coagulans exerted a significantly hypolipidemic activity.
Furthermore, according to the tested analysis of the liver tissues of treated hyperlipidemic rats, the extracts also inhibited the degenerative changes, compared to hyperlipidemic controls.
Based on the findings, researchers said, "The hypolipidemic effect of W. coagulans fruits was found to be comparable to that of an Ayurvedic product containing Commiphora mukkul".
Taken altogether, Ashwagandha may be considered a functional herb for lowering blood cholesterol, pending the result of larger sample size and multicenter study
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Kyle J. Norton (Scholar, Master of Nutrition, All right reserved)
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published online, including worldwide health, ezine articles, article base, health blogs, self-growth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bioscience, ISSN 0975-6299.
Sources
(1) Hypolipidemic and antioxidant activity of aqueous extract of fruit of Withaniacoagulans (Stocks) Dunal in cholesterol-fed hyperlipidemic rabbit model by Shukla K, Dikshit P, Shukla R, Sharma S, Gambhir JK. (PubMed)
(2) Hypolipidemic activity of aqueous extract of Withania coagulans Dunal in albino rats by Hemalatha S1, Wahi AK, Singh PN, Chansouria JP. (PubMed)
(2) Induce Hyperlipidemia in Rats Using High Fat Diet Investigating Blood Lipid and Histopathology by Karam I, Ma N, Yang Y-J, and Li J-Y. (The Journal of Hematology and Blood Disorders)
Hyperlipidemia or high blood cholesterol is a medical condition characterized by abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood.
Blood cholesterol can be classified into
* The high-density lipoprotein also known as good cholesterol processes a function to return cholesterol to the liver.
* The low-density lipoprotein is also known as "bad" cholesterol processed a function aforementioned health benefits in a moderate amount.
In a healthy individual, unused cholesterol is returned to the liver. However, overexpression of "bad" cholesterol due to the consumption of a high-fat diet and reduced levels of "good" cholesterol can cause bad cholesterol to remain in the bloodstream, leading to hyperlipidemia.
The healthy ratio of total blood cholesterol ("bad"/ "good") is any number that is less than 4.
Patients with hyperlipidemia are asymptomatic. However, over time hyperlipidemia can cause plaque to accumulate on the arterial wall, leading to atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
According to the statistics provided by the CDC, in 2015–2016, more than 12% of adults age 20 and older had total cholesterol higher than 240 mg/dL, and more than 18% had high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol levels less than 40 mg/dL in the US.
Some researchers suggested that the hyperlipidemic prevalence in the Western world may correlate to the promotion of a high-fat diet over the past few decades.
Dr. Karam I, the lead scientist in examing the said, "Hyperlipidemia, a group of metabolic disorders characterized by the elevated levels of lipids, is a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease [5]. These lipids include cholesterol, cholesterol esters, phospholipids, and triglycerides. Increased levels of LDL are related to the development of atherosclerosis [15,16].
And, "The result showed that there was a significant increase in hyperlipidemia biomarker which includes TC, TG, LDL, and HDL. There were histological changes in organs which confirm the previous result of blood lipid. That means high-fat diet successfully induces hyperlipidemia in rats, to make disease model of hyperlipidemia.".
The life-long condition of hyperlipidemia is treatable. By a change of diet and daily moderate exercise, you may control the condition without medication.
Ashwagandha also known as Withania somnifera is a nightshade plant in the genus of Withania, belonging to the family Solanaceae, native to the dry parts of India, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.
The herbal medicine has been considered Indian ginseng and used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3000 years to treat tumors and tubercular glands, carbuncles, memory loss, and ulcers and considered an anti-stress, cognition-facilitating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging herbal medicine.
On finding a potent compound for the treatment of heart disease, researchers examined the effects of Ashwagandha on lowering blood cholesterol.
The study included rats induced by a high-fat diet treated by aqueous extract of fruits of Withania coagulans for 7 weeks.
According to the tested analysis during the experiment, administration of the extract showed a significantly reduced elevated serum cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoprotein levels.
In triton-induced hypercholesterolemia., the aqueous extract of fruits of Withania coagulans exerted a significantly hypolipidemic activity.
Furthermore, according to the tested analysis of the liver tissues of treated hyperlipidemic rats, the extracts also inhibited the degenerative changes, compared to hyperlipidemic controls.
Based on the findings, researchers said, "The hypolipidemic effect of W. coagulans fruits was found to be comparable to that of an Ayurvedic product containing Commiphora mukkul".
Taken altogether, Ashwagandha may be considered a functional herb for lowering blood cholesterol, pending the result of larger sample size and multicenter study
Natural Medicine for Fatty Liver And Obesity Reversal - The Revolutionary Findings To Achieve Optimal Health And Lose Weight
How To Get Rid Of Eye Floaters
Contrary To Professional's Prediction, Floaters Can Be Cured Naturally
Ovarian Cysts And PCOS Elimination
Holistic System In Existence That Will Show You How-To
Permanently Eliminate All Types of Ovarian Cysts Within 2 Months
Back to Kyle J. Norton Homepage http://kylejnorton.blogspot.ca
Author Biography
Kyle J. Norton (Scholar, Master of Nutrition, All right reserved)
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published online, including worldwide health, ezine articles, article base, health blogs, self-growth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bioscience, ISSN 0975-6299.
Sources
(1) Hypolipidemic and antioxidant activity of aqueous extract of fruit of Withaniacoagulans (Stocks) Dunal in cholesterol-fed hyperlipidemic rabbit model by Shukla K, Dikshit P, Shukla R, Sharma S, Gambhir JK. (PubMed)
(2) Hypolipidemic activity of aqueous extract of Withania coagulans Dunal in albino rats by Hemalatha S1, Wahi AK, Singh PN, Chansouria JP. (PubMed)
(2) Induce Hyperlipidemia in Rats Using High Fat Diet Investigating Blood Lipid and Histopathology by Karam I, Ma N, Yang Y-J, and Li J-Y. (The Journal of Hematology and Blood Disorders)
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