Kidneys, a pair of the bean-shaped organ in the human body only filter out blood but also balances the body fluids by eliminating them and remove them through urinary secretion.
Renal protection is a strategy that protects the kidney against injury or damage. In other words, renal protection is a process that maintains the function of the kidneys.
Kidney disease is a medical condition that causes the reduced function of the kidney due to damage.
In other words, the progression of kidney damage may affect the function of the kidney to filter blood
against toxins.
Most patients with chronic kidney disease also found to have conditions of diabetes or high blood pressure.
Depending on the severity of renal damage, patients may experience symptoms of decreased urine output, fluid retention, that lead to swelling in the legs, ankles or feet, fatigue, nausea, and physical weakness
In severe cases, patients may also have symptoms of shortness of breath, confusion, and irregular heartbeat.
The worse cases of kidney damage can lead to renal failure, a condition that induces wastes and toxins accumulated in the blood. In this stage, dialysis and kidney transplant are the only options.
Kidney damage can be classified into 4 different stages
* Stage 1 with normal or high GFR (GFR > 90 mL/min). In this stage of kidney patients are asymptomatic.
* Stage 2 Mild CKD (GFR = 60-89 mL/min), Patients in this stage also experience no symptoms.
*Stage 3A Moderate CKD (GFR = 45-59 mL/min) and 3B moderate CKD (GFR = 30-44 mL/min.
Most patients are asymptomatic. However, some patients may experience symptoms of mild swelling in the hands and feet, back pain and urinating more or less than normal.
* Stage 4 CKD (GFR = 15-30 mL/min). Most patients in this stage experience more severe symptoms of swelling in the hands and feet, back pain and urinating more or less than normal, accompanied by other health problem associated with weakened kidney function
* Stage 5 EndStage CKD (GFR <15 mL/min). Patients at this advanced stage are very close to renal failure or renal failure. Symptoms are getting worse.
Where eGFR is short for estimated glomerular filtration rate.
Ashwagandha also is 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, Middle East, and the Mediterranean.
The herbal medicine has been considered as Indian ginseng and used in Ayurvedic medicine over 3000 years to treat tumors and tubercular glands, carbuncles, memory loss, and ulcers and considered as anti-stress, cognition-facilitating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging herbal medicine.
On finding a potent compound for the treatment of kidney disease, researchers examined the effects of Withania somnifera on rats-induced nephrotoxicity.
The study included selected rat oral administrated by The root extract of three different doses of W. somnifera (viz., 250, 500, and 750 mg/kg) for 14 days before GEN treatment and thereafter concurrently with GEN (100 mg/kg) for 8 days.
Based on the tested differentiation, GEN treatment group showed significant nephrotoxicity associated with kidney injury by an increase in kidney weight, urea, creatinine, urinary protein, and glucose, and a significant reduction in body weights and potassium by enhancing the overexpression of free radicals.
Compared to somnifera doses of W. somnifera at 250 and 750 mg/kg, the administration of 500 mg/kg showed the strongest effect in reversing the aforementioned changed observed by the microscopically antioxidant evidence.
In other words, W. somnifera protected the kidney against acute toxicity in a dose-dependent manner.
However, there were no significant changes in the levels of sodium in the experimental animals compared to control.
Based on the findings, researchers said, "nephroprotective effect of Withania somnifera, which could be by enhancing antioxidant activity with natural antioxidants and scavenging the free radicals".
Taken altogether, Ashwagandha may be considered a functional herb for the prevention and an adjunct therapy combined with the primary medicine for the treatment of periodontitis, pending to the result of larger sample size and multicenter 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.
Sources
(1) Protective effect of Withania somnifera root powder on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxic rats by Jeyanthi T1, Subramanian P. (PubMed)
(2) Nephroprotective effect of Withania somnifera: a dose-dependent study by Jeyanthi T1, Subramanian P. (PubMed)
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Cat's Claw, the Best Whole Herb medicine for Reduced Symptoms and Treatment of Inflammatory arthritis
Cat's claw found in the tropical jungles of South and Central America, is a genus Uncaria, belonging to the family Rubiaceae, used in traditional medicine over two thousand years as a tonic, contraceptive, anti-inflammatory, and infectious agent, and to treat diarrhea, rheumatic disorders, acne, diabetes, cancer and diseases of the urinary tract, etc..
The chemical constituents of Cat's claw include ajmalicine, akuammigine, campesterol, catechin, carboxyl alkyl esters, chlorogenic acid, cinchonain, corynantheine, corynoxeine, daucosterol, epicatechin, harman, hirsuteine, hirsutine, iso-pteropodine, etc.
Arthritis is one common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) inflammatory diseases, affecting one or more joints with symptoms of joint pain and stiffness.
Cat's claw may be used for treatment in reduced symptoms of arthritis patients through interfering the regulated phosphohydrolytic activity in the prevention of arthritis induction causes to tissue damage.
In the review of 16 clinical studies (11 randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials, three crossover trials, one case-controlled study, and one open-label study), the Bethesda North Hospital Pharmacy, suggested, cat's claw may be used as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or steroid usage in some studies.
In a total of 50 patients with RA, undergoing sulfasalazine or hydroxychloroquine treatment enrolled in a randomized 52 week, 2 phase study, 24 weeks of treatment with the UT extract exhibited a reduction of the number of painful joints compared to placebo (by 53.2% vs 24.1%; p = 0.044),
In fact, " Cat's claw also exhibited antioxidant effect against inflammation through reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators and effectors" Dr. Hardin SR said.
Dr. Sandoval M.. the lead author at the Albany Medical College, suggested. oral pretreatment for UT protected against inflammatory disorders, through the interaction of the pro-inflammatory expression with its antioxidant properties.
Although Cat's claw may be effective for reduced symptoms and treatment of inflammatory arthritis. The use of the whole herb quantity should be taken with care as toxicity is found in some cases.
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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 ISSN 0975-6299.
Sources
(1) Effect of Uncaria tomentosa extract on purinergic enzyme activities in lymphocytes of rats submitted to experimental adjuvant arthritis model by Castilhos LG1, Rezer JF2,3, Ruchel JB4,5, Thorstenberg ML6,7, Jaques JA8,9, Schlemmer JB10,11, Doleski PH12, Rossato MF13, da Silva MA14, Casalli EA15,16, da Cruz RC17, Ferreira J18, Athayde ML19, Gonçalves JF20,21, Leal DB22,2(PubMed)
(2) Antioxidants and antiinflammatory dietary supplements for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by Rosenbaum CC1, O'Mathúna DP, Chavez M, Shields K.(PubMed)
(3) Randomized double blind trial of an extract from the pentacyclic alkaloid-chemotype of uncaria tomentosa for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by Mur E1, Hartig F, Eibl G, Schirmer M.(PubMed)
(4) Cat's claw: an Amazonian vine decreases inflammation in osteoarthritis by Hardin SR1(PubMed)
(5) Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis) are independent of their alkaloid content by Sandoval M1, Okuhama NN, Zhang XJ, Condezo LA, Lao J, Angeles' FM, Musah RA, Bobrowski P, Miller MJ.(PubMed)
The chemical constituents of Cat's claw include ajmalicine, akuammigine, campesterol, catechin, carboxyl alkyl esters, chlorogenic acid, cinchonain, corynantheine, corynoxeine, daucosterol, epicatechin, harman, hirsuteine, hirsutine, iso-pteropodine, etc.
Arthritis is one common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) inflammatory diseases, affecting one or more joints with symptoms of joint pain and stiffness.
Cat's claw may be used for treatment in reduced symptoms of arthritis patients through interfering the regulated phosphohydrolytic activity in the prevention of arthritis induction causes to tissue damage.
In the review of 16 clinical studies (11 randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials, three crossover trials, one case-controlled study, and one open-label study), the Bethesda North Hospital Pharmacy, suggested, cat's claw may be used as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or steroid usage in some studies.
In a total of 50 patients with RA, undergoing sulfasalazine or hydroxychloroquine treatment enrolled in a randomized 52 week, 2 phase study, 24 weeks of treatment with the UT extract exhibited a reduction of the number of painful joints compared to placebo (by 53.2% vs 24.1%; p = 0.044),
In fact, " Cat's claw also exhibited antioxidant effect against inflammation through reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators and effectors" Dr. Hardin SR said.
Dr. Sandoval M.. the lead author at the Albany Medical College, suggested. oral pretreatment for UT protected against inflammatory disorders, through the interaction of the pro-inflammatory expression with its antioxidant properties.
Although Cat's claw may be effective for reduced symptoms and treatment of inflammatory arthritis. The use of the whole herb quantity should be taken with care as toxicity is found in some cases.
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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.,.
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 ISSN 0975-6299.
Sources
(1) Effect of Uncaria tomentosa extract on purinergic enzyme activities in lymphocytes of rats submitted to experimental adjuvant arthritis model by Castilhos LG1, Rezer JF2,3, Ruchel JB4,5, Thorstenberg ML6,7, Jaques JA8,9, Schlemmer JB10,11, Doleski PH12, Rossato MF13, da Silva MA14, Casalli EA15,16, da Cruz RC17, Ferreira J18, Athayde ML19, Gonçalves JF20,21, Leal DB22,2(PubMed)
(2) Antioxidants and antiinflammatory dietary supplements for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by Rosenbaum CC1, O'Mathúna DP, Chavez M, Shields K.(PubMed)
(3) Randomized double blind trial of an extract from the pentacyclic alkaloid-chemotype of uncaria tomentosa for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by Mur E1, Hartig F, Eibl G, Schirmer M.(PubMed)
(4) Cat's claw: an Amazonian vine decreases inflammation in osteoarthritis by Hardin SR1(PubMed)
(5) Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis) are independent of their alkaloid content by Sandoval M1, Okuhama NN, Zhang XJ, Condezo LA, Lao J, Angeles' FM, Musah RA, Bobrowski P, Miller MJ.(PubMed)
Herbal Burdock, the Potent Hepatoprotective Remedy
Herbal Burdock may process a liver protective activity against the onset of liver disease, according to the studies.
The liver is a large organ that processes the function in detoxifying various metabolites, synthesizing proteins, and producing bile for digestion.
Liver diseases are medical conditions of liver damage, leading to reduced function of the liver.
There are many risk factors that cause liver diseases, including genetic preposition, viral infections and long-term use of medication and excessive alcohol drinking.
Liver diseases in most case progress slowly. However, over time the damage can lead to cirrhosis, the main cause of liver failure, and a life-threatening condition.
According to the statistic, in the US, cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases are common disease-related causes of death. Approximately 31,000 people in the U.S. die each year from cirrhosis.
Sadly, approximately, 3.5 to 4.6 million people in the U.S. are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus.
If you are experiencing symptoms of jaundice, persistent abdominal pain, and swelling, dark urine color, pale stool color, or bloody or tar-colored stool, please check with your doctor to rule out the possibility of liver diseases.
The most common cause of liver disease in the third world is hepatitis viral infection, it may be a result of drinking contaminated water and food and lack of clean water.
However, in the Western world, obesity is the major cause of nonalcoholic liver disease. Dr. Sandra Milić, the lead scientist in the concern of the non-alcoholic liver disease in obese wrote,
"Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in the world. Presentation of the disease ranges from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NAFLD is a hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome that includes central abdominal obesity along with other components. Up to 80% of patients with NAFLD are obese, defined as a body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2."
These results clearly suggested if you are obese you are at 80% most likely to be infected by non- alcoholic liver disease.
Burdock is a plant in the group of biennial thistles, genus Arctium, belonging to the family Asteraceae, native to the Euro. The herbal has been used over thousands of years in China and other traditional herbal medicine as a diuretic, diaphoretic, and a blood purifying agent and to treat wounds and infections stomach ulcers and other digestive problems.
The herbal plant contains carbonated water, sugar,, manloid colorings, phosphoric acid, citric acid and a good amount of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, and amino acids and chemicals compounds of guaianolide, arctinone, arctinal, methyl arctate，11-tridecadien-3，5，7，9-tetraynde-hydrocostus lactone，dehydrodihydrocostus lactone, 3-octenoic acid, 3-hexenoic acid etc.
On finding a natural remedy for the treatment of liver diseases, researchers at the Taipei Medical University examined the Arctium lappa Linne (burdock)hepatoprotective effects.
The experiment included a group of rats (n = 10) fed a liquid ethanol diet (4 g of absolute ethanol/ 80 ml of liquid basal diet) for 28 days and another group (n = 10) received a single intraperitoneal injection of 0.5 ml/kg carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) in order to potentiate the liver damage on the 21st day (1 day before the beginning of A. lappa treatment).
Control group rats were given a liquid basal diet which did not contain absolute ethanol.
Before administrating of herbal Burdock, ethanol group and the groups receiving ethanol supplemented with CCl(4). showed significant damage to the liver.
However, treated rat groups with a dose of 300 mg/kg A. lappa administered orally 3 times per day in both the 1-day and 7-day displayed significantly improved various pathological and biochemical parameters which were worsened by ethanol plus CCl(4)-induced liver damage, including decreased levels of serum triglyceride and lipid peroxidation and serum transaminase levels.
Where the elevated levels of serum transaminase is an indication of liver damage.
The finding clearly suggested that hepatotoxicity induced by ethanol and potentiated by CCl(4) could be alleviated with 1 and 7 days of A. lappa treatment.
Dr. Lin SC, the lead author wrote in the final report, "The hepatoprotective mechanism of A. lappa could be attributed, at least in part, to its antioxidative activity, which decreases the oxidative stress of hepatocytes, or to another unknown protective mechanism(s)".
Moreover, in male ICR mice injected with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4, 32 microl/kg, i.p.) or acetaminophen (600 mg/kg, i.p.) to induce liver damage, researchers found that injection of A. lappa significantly suppresses the serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) elevations induced by CCl4 or acetaminophen in a dose-dependent manner.
Furthermore, A. lappa also alleviated the severity of liver damage based on histopathological observations.
Where the elevation of serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) is the indication of liver damage.
The efficacy of A. lappa in the in-depth analysis assays was found to attribute to the antioxidant activity in inhibiting the expression of free radicals induced by CCl4 or acetaminophen
A. lappa also was found to decrease the oxidative stress marker, malondialdehyde (MDA) content in CCl4 or acetaminophen-intoxicated mice.
Dr. Lin SC the lead scientist after taking into account co and confounders said, "A. lappa could protect the liver cells from CCl4 or acetaminophen-induced liver damages, perhaps by its antioxidative effect on hepatocytes, hence eliminating the deleterious effects of toxic metabolites from CCl4 or acetaminophen".
Taken altogether, herbal Burdock may be considered a natural remedy for the prevention and treatment of liver disease without inducing any side effects, pending to the confirmation of large sample size and multicenter human 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.
References
(1) Hepatoprotective effects of Arctium lappa Linne on liver injuries induced by chronic ethanol consumption and potentiated by carbon tetrachloride by Lin SC, Lin CH, Lin CC, Lin YH, Chen CF, Chen IC, Wang LY.(PubMed)
(2) Hepatoprotective effects of Arctium lappa on carbon tetrachloride- and acetaminophen-induced liver damage by Lin SC, Chung TC, Lin CC, Ueng TH, Lin YH, Lin SY, Wang LY.(PubMed)
(3) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity: Biochemical, metabolic and clinical presentations by Sandra Milić, Davorka Lulić, and Davor Štimac. (PubMed)
The liver is a large organ that processes the function in detoxifying various metabolites, synthesizing proteins, and producing bile for digestion.
Liver diseases are medical conditions of liver damage, leading to reduced function of the liver.
There are many risk factors that cause liver diseases, including genetic preposition, viral infections and long-term use of medication and excessive alcohol drinking.
Liver diseases in most case progress slowly. However, over time the damage can lead to cirrhosis, the main cause of liver failure, and a life-threatening condition.
According to the statistic, in the US, cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases are common disease-related causes of death. Approximately 31,000 people in the U.S. die each year from cirrhosis.
Sadly, approximately, 3.5 to 4.6 million people in the U.S. are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus.
If you are experiencing symptoms of jaundice, persistent abdominal pain, and swelling, dark urine color, pale stool color, or bloody or tar-colored stool, please check with your doctor to rule out the possibility of liver diseases.
The most common cause of liver disease in the third world is hepatitis viral infection, it may be a result of drinking contaminated water and food and lack of clean water.
However, in the Western world, obesity is the major cause of nonalcoholic liver disease. Dr. Sandra Milić, the lead scientist in the concern of the non-alcoholic liver disease in obese wrote,
"Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in the world. Presentation of the disease ranges from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NAFLD is a hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome that includes central abdominal obesity along with other components. Up to 80% of patients with NAFLD are obese, defined as a body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2."
These results clearly suggested if you are obese you are at 80% most likely to be infected by non- alcoholic liver disease.
Burdock is a plant in the group of biennial thistles, genus Arctium, belonging to the family Asteraceae, native to the Euro. The herbal has been used over thousands of years in China and other traditional herbal medicine as a diuretic, diaphoretic, and a blood purifying agent and to treat wounds and infections stomach ulcers and other digestive problems.
The herbal plant contains carbonated water, sugar,, manloid colorings, phosphoric acid, citric acid and a good amount of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, and amino acids and chemicals compounds of guaianolide, arctinone, arctinal, methyl arctate，11-tridecadien-3，5，7，9-tetraynde-hydrocostus lactone，dehydrodihydrocostus lactone, 3-octenoic acid, 3-hexenoic acid etc.
On finding a natural remedy for the treatment of liver diseases, researchers at the Taipei Medical University examined the Arctium lappa Linne (burdock)hepatoprotective effects.
The experiment included a group of rats (n = 10) fed a liquid ethanol diet (4 g of absolute ethanol/ 80 ml of liquid basal diet) for 28 days and another group (n = 10) received a single intraperitoneal injection of 0.5 ml/kg carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) in order to potentiate the liver damage on the 21st day (1 day before the beginning of A. lappa treatment).
Control group rats were given a liquid basal diet which did not contain absolute ethanol.
Before administrating of herbal Burdock, ethanol group and the groups receiving ethanol supplemented with CCl(4). showed significant damage to the liver.
However, treated rat groups with a dose of 300 mg/kg A. lappa administered orally 3 times per day in both the 1-day and 7-day displayed significantly improved various pathological and biochemical parameters which were worsened by ethanol plus CCl(4)-induced liver damage, including decreased levels of serum triglyceride and lipid peroxidation and serum transaminase levels.
Where the elevated levels of serum transaminase is an indication of liver damage.
The finding clearly suggested that hepatotoxicity induced by ethanol and potentiated by CCl(4) could be alleviated with 1 and 7 days of A. lappa treatment.
Dr. Lin SC, the lead author wrote in the final report, "The hepatoprotective mechanism of A. lappa could be attributed, at least in part, to its antioxidative activity, which decreases the oxidative stress of hepatocytes, or to another unknown protective mechanism(s)".
Moreover, in male ICR mice injected with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4, 32 microl/kg, i.p.) or acetaminophen (600 mg/kg, i.p.) to induce liver damage, researchers found that injection of A. lappa significantly suppresses the serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) elevations induced by CCl4 or acetaminophen in a dose-dependent manner.
Furthermore, A. lappa also alleviated the severity of liver damage based on histopathological observations.
Where the elevation of serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) is the indication of liver damage.
The efficacy of A. lappa in the in-depth analysis assays was found to attribute to the antioxidant activity in inhibiting the expression of free radicals induced by CCl4 or acetaminophen
A. lappa also was found to decrease the oxidative stress marker, malondialdehyde (MDA) content in CCl4 or acetaminophen-intoxicated mice.
Dr. Lin SC the lead scientist after taking into account co and confounders said, "A. lappa could protect the liver cells from CCl4 or acetaminophen-induced liver damages, perhaps by its antioxidative effect on hepatocytes, hence eliminating the deleterious effects of toxic metabolites from CCl4 or acetaminophen".
Taken altogether, herbal Burdock may be considered a natural remedy for the prevention and treatment of liver disease without inducing any side effects, pending to the confirmation of large sample size and multicenter human study.
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Contrary To Professionals Prediction, Floaters Can Be Cured Naturally
Ovarian Cysts And PCOS Elimination
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Permanently Eliminate All Types of Ovarian Cysts Within 2 Months
Back to Kyle J. Norton Homepage http://kylejnorton.blogspot.ca
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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) Hepatoprotective effects of Arctium lappa Linne on liver injuries induced by chronic ethanol consumption and potentiated by carbon tetrachloride by Lin SC, Lin CH, Lin CC, Lin YH, Chen CF, Chen IC, Wang LY.(PubMed)
(2) Hepatoprotective effects of Arctium lappa on carbon tetrachloride- and acetaminophen-induced liver damage by Lin SC, Chung TC, Lin CC, Ueng TH, Lin YH, Lin SY, Wang LY.(PubMed)
(3) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity: Biochemical, metabolic and clinical presentations by Sandra Milić, Davorka Lulić, and Davor Štimac. (PubMed)
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Eggplant, the Free Radical Scavengers Functional Food
Scientists may have found a whole vegetable which processes the function in balancing the ratio of free radicals and antioxidants, some studies suggested.
Free radicals are unstable molecules with an unpaired electron in the outer ring. In order for them to become stable, free radicals always seek other atoms or molecules to bond to leading to domino's effect that cannot stop until they are either pair or inhibited by antioxidants
The continuation of this domino's effects is known to begin a process called oxidative stress. A prolonged period of overexpression of free radicals can cause oxidative stress, a major cause of some chronic diseases, including diabetes.
Truly, free radicals and oxidants play a dual role as both toxic and beneficial compounds. On the benefit side, according to Wanjek wrote in 2006, "The body's ability to turn air and food into chemical energy depends on a chain reaction of free radicals. Free radicals are also a crucial part of the immune system, floating through the veins and attacking foreign invaders".
Free radicals can promote toxicity to cancer cells, leading to antiproliferative and apoptotic effects without harming the nearby healthy cell if administration with dietary antioxidants or stimulated the production of antioxidants enzymes in the host through healthy food sources.
On the other hand, overexpression of free radical can be very harmful, Dr. Lien Ai Pham-Huy, the lead author in the study "Free Radicals, Antioxidants in Disease and Health" said, "When an overload of free radicals cannot gradually be destroyed, their accumulation in the body generates a phenomenon called oxidative stress. This process plays a major part in the development of chronic and degenerative illnesses such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, aging, cataract, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases".
"The human body has several mechanisms to counteract oxidative stress by producing antioxidants, which are either naturally produced in situ, or externally supplied through foods and/or supplements".
These analyses suggested that a healthy diet and lifestyle play a critical role in reducing the risk of imbalance of the ratio of free radicals and antioxidants by increasing the expression of antioxidants and decreasing the risk of overload of free radicals.
Eggplant is a species of S. melongena, belonging to the family Solanaceae and native to India. The plant has been cultivated in southern and eastern Asia since prehistory.
It is famous for its deep purple and the best eggplant can be found from August through October when it is in season.
The vegetable chemical compounds include sterols (i.e. typical plant sterols, androstane, pregnane and cholestane derivatives, steroidal alkaloids and sapogenins), phytosterols, triterpenes, δ-amyrin, Chlorogenic acid, Nasunin, and other Polyphenolic compounds.
In the reaffirming of the effects of eggplant rich source of polyphenol compounds endowed with antioxidant properties, researchers launched an evaluation to compare the antioxidant activity of the extract polyphenols from eggplant entire fruit, pulp, or skin, both fresh and dry and conventional extraction and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE).
In the time exposure 15, 30, 60, and 90 min) and solvent water 100% or ethanol/water, researchers found that 50% dry peeled skin treated with 50% aqueous ethanol, exerted a good antioxidant activity expressed by its capacity to scavenge superoxide anion and to inhibit lipid peroxidation compared to another eggplant extract.
Furthermore, in the evaluation of the antioxidant and radical scavenging activities of Solanum anguivi fruit (SAG)(Eggplant) and its possible effect on mitochondrial permeability transition pore as well as mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) isolated from rat liver, researchers showed that
* SAG exhibited potent and concentration-dependent free radical-scavenging activity (IC50/DPPH=275.03±7.8 μg/mL).
* Reductive and iron chelation abilities also increase with an increase in SAG concentration.
* SAG also inhibited peroxidation of cerebral and hepatic lipids subjected to iron oxidative assault.
The effect of eggplant in reducing the expression of free radical was attributed to the presence of major bioactive compounds, including gallic acid [(17.54±0.04) mg/g], chlorogenic acid (21.90±0.02 mg/g), caffeic acid (16.64±0.01 mg/g), rutin [(14.71±0.03) mg/g] and quercetin [(7.39±0.05) mg/g].
Dr. Elekofehinti OO, the lead scientist said, "SAG extract is a potential source of natural antioxidants that may be used not only in the pharmaceutical and food industry but also in the treatment of diseases associated with oxidative stress".
Taken all together, there is no doubt that eggplant processes a powerful antioxidants activity in the prevention of overexpression of free radical in the initiation of oxidative stress and combined with a primary theory for the treatment of oxidative stress-related diseases, depending on the confirmation of further data collection from the large example size and multi-center studies in human.
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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.,.
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) Antioxidant activity and phenolic content of microwave-assisted Solanum melongena extracts by Salerno L, Modica MN, Pittalà V, Romeo G, Siracusa MA, Di Giacomo C, Sorrenti V, Acquaviva R.(PubMed)
(2) African eggplant (Solanum anguivi Lam.) fruit with bioactive polyphenolic compounds exerts in vitro antioxidant properties and inhibits Ca(2+)-induced mitochondrial swelling by Elekofehinti OO1, Kamdem JP, Bolingon AA, Athayde ML, Lopes SR, Waczuk EP, Kade IJ, Adanlawo IG, Rocha JB. (PubMed)
Free radicals are unstable molecules with an unpaired electron in the outer ring. In order for them to become stable, free radicals always seek other atoms or molecules to bond to leading to domino's effect that cannot stop until they are either pair or inhibited by antioxidants
The continuation of this domino's effects is known to begin a process called oxidative stress. A prolonged period of overexpression of free radicals can cause oxidative stress, a major cause of some chronic diseases, including diabetes.
Truly, free radicals and oxidants play a dual role as both toxic and beneficial compounds. On the benefit side, according to Wanjek wrote in 2006, "The body's ability to turn air and food into chemical energy depends on a chain reaction of free radicals. Free radicals are also a crucial part of the immune system, floating through the veins and attacking foreign invaders".
Free radicals can promote toxicity to cancer cells, leading to antiproliferative and apoptotic effects without harming the nearby healthy cell if administration with dietary antioxidants or stimulated the production of antioxidants enzymes in the host through healthy food sources.
On the other hand, overexpression of free radical can be very harmful, Dr. Lien Ai Pham-Huy, the lead author in the study "Free Radicals, Antioxidants in Disease and Health" said, "When an overload of free radicals cannot gradually be destroyed, their accumulation in the body generates a phenomenon called oxidative stress. This process plays a major part in the development of chronic and degenerative illnesses such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, aging, cataract, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases".
"The human body has several mechanisms to counteract oxidative stress by producing antioxidants, which are either naturally produced in situ, or externally supplied through foods and/or supplements".
These analyses suggested that a healthy diet and lifestyle play a critical role in reducing the risk of imbalance of the ratio of free radicals and antioxidants by increasing the expression of antioxidants and decreasing the risk of overload of free radicals.
Eggplant is a species of S. melongena, belonging to the family Solanaceae and native to India. The plant has been cultivated in southern and eastern Asia since prehistory.
It is famous for its deep purple and the best eggplant can be found from August through October when it is in season.
The vegetable chemical compounds include sterols (i.e. typical plant sterols, androstane, pregnane and cholestane derivatives, steroidal alkaloids and sapogenins), phytosterols, triterpenes, δ-amyrin, Chlorogenic acid, Nasunin, and other Polyphenolic compounds.
In the reaffirming of the effects of eggplant rich source of polyphenol compounds endowed with antioxidant properties, researchers launched an evaluation to compare the antioxidant activity of the extract polyphenols from eggplant entire fruit, pulp, or skin, both fresh and dry and conventional extraction and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE).
In the time exposure 15, 30, 60, and 90 min) and solvent water 100% or ethanol/water, researchers found that 50% dry peeled skin treated with 50% aqueous ethanol, exerted a good antioxidant activity expressed by its capacity to scavenge superoxide anion and to inhibit lipid peroxidation compared to another eggplant extract.
Furthermore, in the evaluation of the antioxidant and radical scavenging activities of Solanum anguivi fruit (SAG)(Eggplant) and its possible effect on mitochondrial permeability transition pore as well as mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) isolated from rat liver, researchers showed that
* SAG exhibited potent and concentration-dependent free radical-scavenging activity (IC50/DPPH=275.03±7.8 μg/mL).
* Reductive and iron chelation abilities also increase with an increase in SAG concentration.
* SAG also inhibited peroxidation of cerebral and hepatic lipids subjected to iron oxidative assault.
The effect of eggplant in reducing the expression of free radical was attributed to the presence of major bioactive compounds, including gallic acid [(17.54±0.04) mg/g], chlorogenic acid (21.90±0.02 mg/g), caffeic acid (16.64±0.01 mg/g), rutin [(14.71±0.03) mg/g] and quercetin [(7.39±0.05) mg/g].
Dr. Elekofehinti OO, the lead scientist said, "SAG extract is a potential source of natural antioxidants that may be used not only in the pharmaceutical and food industry but also in the treatment of diseases associated with oxidative stress".
Taken all together, there is no doubt that eggplant processes a powerful antioxidants activity in the prevention of overexpression of free radical in the initiation of oxidative stress and combined with a primary theory for the treatment of oxidative stress-related diseases, depending on the confirmation of further data collection from the large example size and multi-center studies in human.
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How To Get Rid Of Eye Floaters
Contrary To Professionals 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
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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.
References
(1) Antioxidant activity and phenolic content of microwave-assisted Solanum melongena extracts by Salerno L, Modica MN, Pittalà V, Romeo G, Siracusa MA, Di Giacomo C, Sorrenti V, Acquaviva R.(PubMed)
(2) African eggplant (Solanum anguivi Lam.) fruit with bioactive polyphenolic compounds exerts in vitro antioxidant properties and inhibits Ca(2+)-induced mitochondrial swelling by Elekofehinti OO1, Kamdem JP, Bolingon AA, Athayde ML, Lopes SR, Waczuk EP, Kade IJ, Adanlawo IG, Rocha JB. (PubMed)
Herbal Ashwagandha, the Natural Depressant
Chronic stress is the response to emotional pressure in demanding situations over a period of time, leading to the release of hormone cortisol and adrenaline.
The most common factors associated with stress incidence include psychological pressures, such as work deadlines, and exams, high-pressure jobs, and financial difficulties.
Overtime unresolved chronic stress can cause a wide range of symptoms and increase the risk of depression.
Depression is a common and serious psychological illness, affecting the physical and mental functions of patients, including the patients feeling, thinking and acting.
Some patients with depression may feel sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.
There is no exact cause of depression. Changes in hormone levels, medical conditions, stress, grief or difficult life circumstances that initiate the change of brain chemistry in inducing depressive syndrome are some of the most prevalent factors found in patients with depression.
The most common symptoms of depression include sadness, hopelessness, guilt, change of mood, loss of interest in friends, family, favorite activities, and sex.
In severe case, some patients with depression also experience cognitive symptoms of trouble concentrating, making decisions, remembering and thoughts of harming his or herself.
According to the statistics provided by the Anxiety and Depression of Association of American, major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to 44.3, affecting more than 16.1 million American adults, or about 6.7% of the U.S. population age 18 and older.
Conventionally, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the primary medication for the treatment of depression due to its relatively lower side effects compared to depressants. Other types of antidepression medication may include serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), typical antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
On finding a potent compound for the treatment of depression, researchers examined the effects of extracts of Withania somnifera (WSE)as an adjunctive treatment in patients with schizophrenia experiencing an exacerbation of positive symptoms.
The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind 12-week study included patients with schizophrenia who received 1,000 mg of standardized WSE. conducted by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Based on the 66 patients with depression symptoms, the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale. showed the WSE exerted medium effect sizes of 0.683 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.16 to 1.21) compared to placebo.
More importantly, the adverse effects were mild and transient, according to patient reports.
Collectively, researchers wrote after taking other factors into account, "WSE may hold promise in the treatment of depression... symptoms in schizophrenia".
Taken altogether, Ashwagandha may be considered a functional herb for the prevention of depressive symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, pending to 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) Effects of a standardized extract of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on depression and anxiety symptoms in persons with schizophrenia participating in a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial by Gannon JM1, Brar J, Rai A, Chengappa KNR. (PubMed)
The most common factors associated with stress incidence include psychological pressures, such as work deadlines, and exams, high-pressure jobs, and financial difficulties.
Overtime unresolved chronic stress can cause a wide range of symptoms and increase the risk of depression.
Depression is a common and serious psychological illness, affecting the physical and mental functions of patients, including the patients feeling, thinking and acting.
Some patients with depression may feel sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.
There is no exact cause of depression. Changes in hormone levels, medical conditions, stress, grief or difficult life circumstances that initiate the change of brain chemistry in inducing depressive syndrome are some of the most prevalent factors found in patients with depression.
The most common symptoms of depression include sadness, hopelessness, guilt, change of mood, loss of interest in friends, family, favorite activities, and sex.
In severe case, some patients with depression also experience cognitive symptoms of trouble concentrating, making decisions, remembering and thoughts of harming his or herself.
According to the statistics provided by the Anxiety and Depression of Association of American, major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to 44.3, affecting more than 16.1 million American adults, or about 6.7% of the U.S. population age 18 and older.
Conventionally, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the primary medication for the treatment of depression due to its relatively lower side effects compared to depressants. Other types of antidepression medication may include serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), typical antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
On finding a potent compound for the treatment of depression, researchers examined the effects of extracts of Withania somnifera (WSE)as an adjunctive treatment in patients with schizophrenia experiencing an exacerbation of positive symptoms.
The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind 12-week study included patients with schizophrenia who received 1,000 mg of standardized WSE. conducted by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Based on the 66 patients with depression symptoms, the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale. showed the WSE exerted medium effect sizes of 0.683 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.16 to 1.21) compared to placebo.
More importantly, the adverse effects were mild and transient, according to patient reports.
Collectively, researchers wrote after taking other factors into account, "WSE may hold promise in the treatment of depression... symptoms in schizophrenia".
Taken altogether, Ashwagandha may be considered a functional herb for the prevention of depressive symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, pending to 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 Professionals 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) Effects of a standardized extract of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on depression and anxiety symptoms in persons with schizophrenia participating in a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial by Gannon JM1, Brar J, Rai A, Chengappa KNR. (PubMed)
Green Tea: Wuyi Cliff Oolong tea and Tranquillizing Effects
Wuyi Cliff Oolong tea, the best of Oolong, one of 3 ingredients of Tava Tea, is a species of Camellia sinensis belonging to the family Theaceae, native the Wuyi Mountain area. Its leaves and leaf buds has been used as tea in Chinese culture and many places in the world, including Wuyi Rock Tea, Tie Guan Yin tea, Taiwan tea and oolong tea, Iron Goddess of Mercy and other products in Fujian, etc.. Oolong can be bought as green or black tea but it is best known as a black tea in the process of withering under the strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting.
Health Benefits of Oolong Tea - Tranquillizing effects
In the evaluation of some fragrant compounds in oolong tea on the response of ionotropic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors (GABAA receptors) of the study of "Fragrances in oolong tea that enhance the response of GABAA receptors" Hossain SJ, Aoshima H, Koda H, Kiso Y.[13], researchers found that fragrant compounds were absorbed by the brain and thereby potentiated the GABAA receptor response. Both of these compounds may, therefore, have a tranquilizing effect on the brain.
For More information on yoga lessons tailor to a complete well being for women, please visit: YOGA BURN
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
Health Benefits of Oolong Tea - Tranquillizing effects
In the evaluation of some fragrant compounds in oolong tea on the response of ionotropic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors (GABAA receptors) of the study of "Fragrances in oolong tea that enhance the response of GABAA receptors" Hossain SJ, Aoshima H, Koda H, Kiso Y.[13], researchers found that fragrant compounds were absorbed by the brain and thereby potentiated the GABAA receptor response. Both of these compounds may, therefore, have a tranquilizing effect on the brain.
For More information on yoga lessons tailor to a complete well being for women, please visit: YOGA BURN
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
Monday, January 27, 2020
Herbal Bilberry the Best for the Prevention and Treatment of Eye Disease
Eye disease is a general term of conditions associated with the damage of the optic nerve and impaired vision, including disease of the cornea and macular degeneration.
People with eye disease in the early stage may not have any symptoms. However, depending on the severity and location that affects the vision, people with eye disease at the advanced stage may experience symptoms of acute eye pain, hazy, blurred, or double vision, seeing flashes of light or sudden bright floating spots.
If you have some of the aforementioned symptoms, you may have eye disease. Please make sure that you check with your doctor to rule out the possibility.
Most common eye problems are minor and will go away on their own such as red-eye and eye strain. However, some eye problems may require medical attention such as vision change.
According to the statistics, the financial burden of vision loss and eye diseases and vision disorders in the U.S. has taken a toll on health care costs. Approximately, over $130 billion a year are spent to treat eye disease.
Bilberry is a species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium, belonging to the family Ericaceae, native to Northern Europe.
The plant 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.
In the urgency to find a natural source of the compound for the treatment of eye disease, particularly in the older population, researchers investigated the effects of bilberry anthocyanosides (Vaccinium myrtillus L.).
Bilberry anthocyanosides were found to promote rhodopsin, a biological pigment found in the rods of the retina synthesis and regeneration.
Moreover, the compounds increased retinal sensitivity to changes in light intensity and improved the visual acuity and dark adaptation and blood supply of the retina.
The findings support the regular use of bilberry anthocyanosides as a dietary source against age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, primary open-angle glaucoma, and other diseases.
Additionally, in order to reveal more information about bilberry bioactive compound property, researchers evaluated the effect of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) and anthocyanins on visual function in patients with normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) based on the vascular theory of mechanisms of glaucomatous optic nerve damage.
332 subjects data (209 men and 123 women) treated with anthocyanins (n=132), GBE (n=103), or no medication (control, n=97) were reviewed.
According to the tested assays, the mean anthocyanin treatment duration was 24.32±10.43 (range, 6-53) months, and the mean GBE treatment duration was 23.81±10.36 months (range, 6-59) months.
After anthocyanin treatment, the mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) for all eyes improved from 0.16 logMAR units, and Humphrey Visual Field (HVF) mean deviation improved from -6.44.
Dr. Shim SH, the lead scientist said, "These results suggest that anthocyanins and GBE may be helpful in improving visual function in some individuals with NTG".
Taken altogether, bilberry processed abundantly bioactive compound anthocyanin may be considered a functional remedy for the prevention and treatment of eye diseases, pending to the validation of larger sample size and multicenter human study.
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Permanently Eliminate All Types of Ovarian Cysts Within 2 Months
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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) [Current data on the role of anthocyanosides and flavonoids in the treatment of eye diseases].[Article in Russian; Abstract available in Russian from the publisher] by Vorob'eva IV1, Vorob'eva IV. (PubMed)
(2) Ginkgo biloba extract and bilberry anthocyanins improve visual function in patients with normal tension glaucoma by Shim SH1, Kim JM, Choi CY, Kim CY, Park KH. (PubMed)
People with eye disease in the early stage may not have any symptoms. However, depending on the severity and location that affects the vision, people with eye disease at the advanced stage may experience symptoms of acute eye pain, hazy, blurred, or double vision, seeing flashes of light or sudden bright floating spots.
If you have some of the aforementioned symptoms, you may have eye disease. Please make sure that you check with your doctor to rule out the possibility.
Most common eye problems are minor and will go away on their own such as red-eye and eye strain. However, some eye problems may require medical attention such as vision change.
According to the statistics, the financial burden of vision loss and eye diseases and vision disorders in the U.S. has taken a toll on health care costs. Approximately, over $130 billion a year are spent to treat eye disease.
Bilberry is a species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium, belonging to the family Ericaceae, native to Northern Europe.
The plant 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.
In the urgency to find a natural source of the compound for the treatment of eye disease, particularly in the older population, researchers investigated the effects of bilberry anthocyanosides (Vaccinium myrtillus L.).
Bilberry anthocyanosides were found to promote rhodopsin, a biological pigment found in the rods of the retina synthesis and regeneration.
Moreover, the compounds increased retinal sensitivity to changes in light intensity and improved the visual acuity and dark adaptation and blood supply of the retina.
The findings support the regular use of bilberry anthocyanosides as a dietary source against age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, primary open-angle glaucoma, and other diseases.
Additionally, in order to reveal more information about bilberry bioactive compound property, researchers evaluated the effect of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) and anthocyanins on visual function in patients with normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) based on the vascular theory of mechanisms of glaucomatous optic nerve damage.
332 subjects data (209 men and 123 women) treated with anthocyanins (n=132), GBE (n=103), or no medication (control, n=97) were reviewed.
According to the tested assays, the mean anthocyanin treatment duration was 24.32±10.43 (range, 6-53) months, and the mean GBE treatment duration was 23.81±10.36 months (range, 6-59) months.
After anthocyanin treatment, the mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) for all eyes improved from 0.16 logMAR units, and Humphrey Visual Field (HVF) mean deviation improved from -6.44.
Dr. Shim SH, the lead scientist said, "These results suggest that anthocyanins and GBE may be helpful in improving visual function in some individuals with NTG".
Taken altogether, bilberry processed abundantly bioactive compound anthocyanin may be considered a functional remedy for the prevention and treatment of eye diseases, pending to the validation of larger sample size and multicenter human 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 Professionals 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.
References
(1) [Current data on the role of anthocyanosides and flavonoids in the treatment of eye diseases].[Article in Russian; Abstract available in Russian from the publisher] by Vorob'eva IV1, Vorob'eva IV. (PubMed)
(2) Ginkgo biloba extract and bilberry anthocyanins improve visual function in patients with normal tension glaucoma by Shim SH1, Kim JM, Choi CY, Kim CY, Park KH. (PubMed)
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