Antiviral Activity of Sambucus FormosanaNakai against Human Coronavirus NL63
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In vitro assays of Sambucus FormosanaNakai ethanol extract validate its effectiveness as an antiviral agent against human coronavirus HCoV-NL63.
Herbal Strategies Used in Chinese Hospitals to Treat SARS Coronavirus Patients – Informed Opinion
Written by Sarah Hung, ND, MSOM, L.ac. As our featured guest writer, Dr. Hung provides a holistic and integrative approach to the Covid-19 crisis.
BioCell Collagen Protects against UVB-induced Photoaging in Mice
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that supplementation with BioCell Collagen®, a novel hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage with chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid, reduces UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice.
Long-term Dietary Flavonoid Intake May Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twenty years of consuming small amounts of flavonoid rich foods such as apples, berries and tea doubled and even quadrupled the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s disease related dementias (ADRD) compared to consuming higher amounts of flavonoid rich foods.
Grape Seed Extract Mitigates Hypertension in Middle-Aged Japanese Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that a twelve-week supplementation with a grape seed proanthocyanin extract (GSPE) helped maintain vascular elasticity and normal blood pressure (BP) in a middle-aged Japanese population.
Botanical Combination Attenuates Light-Induced Retinal Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a botanical combination of black currant, chrysanthemum, goji berry extracts, lutein ester, and zeaxanthin protected against retinal damage due to fluorescent light exposure in rats.
Lower Fructose Intake Reduces Waist Circumference and Fasting Glucose Levels in Obese Individuals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that while a lower fructose diet did not reduce insulin resistance, it did reduce waist circumference and fasting blood glucose concentration, suggesting a decrease in hepatic insulin resistance.
Oral Collagen Improves Skin Hydration, Elasticity and Wrinkles in Women
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A fish-derived collagen peptide (LMWCP) improves skin elasticity, hydration and wrinkling in UVB radiation-damaged skin.
Uses of Apple Polyphenol for the Skin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, twelve weeks of supplementation with an apple polyphenol reduced ultraviolet irradiation induced skin pigmentation in healthy women.
The Role of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a critical assessment of phase 2 and 3 efficacy trials of Gardisol and Vervarix HPV vaccine, researchers found insufficient evidence to conclude unequivocally that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents the higher-grade abnormal cell changes that can develop into cervical cancer.
