Plant Products as Antimicrobial Agents

Plant Products as Antimicrobial Agents: Plants are rich in a wide variety of secondary metabolites, such as tannins, terpenoids, alkaloids, and flavonoids, which have been found in vitro to have antimicrobial properties.

N-Acetylcysteine delays age-associated memory impairment

ScienceDirect.com - Brain Research - N-Acetylcysteine delays age-associated memory impairment in mice: role in synaptic mitochondria: Since N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has recently been shown to prevent apoptotic death in neuronal cells and protect synaptic mitochondria proteins from oxidative damage in aged mice, we have investigated whether dietary administration of this thiolic antioxidant retards age-related memory loss.

Antidepressant-like effect of flaxseed secoi...

Antidepressant-like effect of flaxseed secoi... [Metab Brain Dis. 2013] - PubMed - NCBI: Secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SDG), a predominant lignan in flaxseed, has antioxidant activity as a dietary supplement. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the antidepressant-like effect and the possible mechanism of flaxseed SDG when the ovariectomized mice were exposed to the unpredictable chronic mild stress procedure.

Benefits Of Lemon Juice & Cancer

Benefits Of Lemon Juice & Cancer | LIVESTRONG.COM: While lemon juice is quite astringent, it is also very refreshing, high in vitamin C and contains compounds that may help prevent cancer.

Bitter Melon Juice Regulates Insulin and Prevents Cancer

Bitter Melon Juice Regulates Insulin and Prevents Cancer: Bitter melon is often used in Chinese cooking and is a significant ingredient in Japanese cuisine. It has biologically active substances which have been shown to exhibit anticancer, antiviral, and cardioprotective properties.

Eating Nuts May Reduce Obesity, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Eating Nuts May Reduce Obesity, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar: Scientists report that eating just 1 ounce of nuts per day can help reduce obesity, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.

This Root Prevents Cancer, Lowers Blood Pressure, Boosts Your Brain And Your Sex Life

This Root Prevents Cancer, Lowers Blood Pressure, Boosts Your Brain And Your Sex Life: A single serving of beets can do more for your health than most foods in the produce isle. Not only can they boost your energy and lower your blood pressure, but eating beets in the long-term can help you fight cancer, reduce arthritic pain, boost your brain as well as help you lose weight.

WHFoods: Sea vegetables

WHFoods: Sea vegetables: Numerous studies have documented the anti-inflammatory benefits of fucoidans (sometimes referred to as sulfated polysaccharides), and osteoarthritis has been an area of specific interest for these anti-inflammatory benefits.

Eating bright-colored fruits and vegetables may prevent or delay ALS

Eating bright-colored fruits and vegetables may prevent or delay ALS: New research suggests that increased consumption of foods containing colorful carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene and lutein, may prevent or delay the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Efficacy of a vitamin/nutriceutical formulation for early-stage Alzheimer's disease

Efficacy of a v... [Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2008 Dec-2009 Jan] - PubMed - NCBI: This formulation holds promise for treatment of early-stage Alzheimer's disease prior to and/or as a supplement for pharmacological approaches.

Herbal treatment of allergic rhinitis

Herbal treatment of allergic rhinit... [Am J Otolaryngol. 2011 Sep-Oct] - PubMed - NCBI: The results show that N. sativa could reduce the presence of the nasal mucosal congestion, nasal itching, runny nose, sneezing attacks, turbinate hypertrophy, and mucosal pallor during the first 2 weeks (day 15). The present findings are consistent with evidence that the antiallergic effects of N. sativa components could be attributed to allergic rhinitis. Moreover, N. sativa should be considered for treating allergic rhinitis when the effects of other antiallergic drugs need to be avoided.

Should I Take N-acetyl Cysteine?

Should I Take N-acetyl Cysteine? | LIVESTRONG.COM: An investigation described in the 2011 volume of the "Journal of Cellular Physiology" looked at NAC in an animal model of RP. Rodents received N-acetylcysteine or placebo for six months. Relative to saline, N-acetylcysteine partially prevented the loss of color vision in treated mice.