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Artichoke Leaf Extract Lowers Cholesterol
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080702170607.htm
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Researchers at the University of Reading have found that an over-the-counter Artichoke Leaf Extract (ALE) from the globe artichoke plant can lower cholesterol in otherwise healthy individuals with moderately raised levels.
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Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults: A randomized, double blind placebo controlled trial - ScienceDirect - Phytomedicine
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B7GVW-4S9FH2X-4&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ec2c56b2ebbadef97d2695b4bc341a4
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Bundy R, Walker AF, Middleton RW, Wallis C, Simpson HC. Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults: A randomized, double blind placebo controlled trial. Phytomedicine. 200… More
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Shiitake Mushroom - Sloan-Kettering
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As a dietary supplement, Shiitake mushroom is frequently used for cancer prevention and treatment. Lentinan, a polysaccharide, is believed to the active component and has been studied for its anticancer effects on colon cancer (7), prostate cance… More
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Maitake - Sloan-Kettering
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The active constituent is thought to be a beta-glucan polysaccharide. The whole mushroom is used primarily as a dietary element, but extracts and supplements are sold as immune stimulants for patients with HIV or cancer.
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Reishi Mushroom - Sloan-Kettering
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The active constituents are thought to include both beta-glucan polysaccharides and triterpenes. Reishi mushroom is used as an immune stimulant by patients with HIV or cancer. Extracts of Reishi can stimulate macrophages and alter the levels of TN… More
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Nutritional therapies for mental health disorders | Nutrition Journal (free full text PDF available)
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Lakhan SE, Vieira KF. Nutritional therapies for mental health disorders. Nutrition Journal 2008, 7:2 doi:10.1186/1475-2891-7-2
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Alternative Therapies: Part I. Depression, Diabetes, Obesity - September 1, 2000 - American Family Physician (Free Full Text)
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000901/1051.html
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Morelli V, Zoorob RJ. Alternative therapies: Part I. Depression, diabetes, obesity. Am Fam Physician. 2000 Sep 1;62(5):1051-60. Review. PMID: 10997530
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Trans-resveratrol inhibits early blood vessel formation (vasculogenesis) without impairment of embryonic growth. - JPHS : Vol. 107 (2008) , No. 2 pp.118-127 (free full text PDF)
http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jphs/107/2/107_118/_article
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Dias PF, Berti FV, Siqueira JM Jr, Maraschin M, Gagliardi AR, Ribeiro-do-Valle RM. Trans-resveratrol inhibits early blood vessel formation (vasculogenesis) without impairment of embryonic growth. J Pharmacol Sci. 2008 Jun;107(2):118-27. PMID… More
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Determination of in vitro antidiabetic effects, antioxidant activities and phenol contents of some herbal teas. - Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2008 Mar (free full text)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/d597675273685l06/fulltext.html
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Büyükbalci A, El SN. Determination of in vitro antidiabetic effects, antioxidant activities and phenol contents of some herbal teas. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2008 Mar;63(1):27-33. Epub 2008 Jan 9. PMID: 18183488 doi: 10.1007/s11130-007-0065-5
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Common Cooking Spice Found In Curry Shows Promise In Combating Diabetes And Obesity
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Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain, but can it prevent diabetes?
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