ADHD in Children: Saffron vs. Methylphenidate

ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Study on the Effects of Saffron as a Natural Alternative to Methylphenidate ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children and adolescents. It is characterized by difficulty in maintaining attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Some children struggle mainly with concentration and task completion, while…

Clinical Study on Lung Conditions

Efficacy of Broncofurin in the Management of Patients with COPD: A Clinical Study on Effects on Sputum Quality and Lung Function Lung diseases represent a broad category of respiratory conditions that can seriously compromise lung function and patients’ quality of life. These conditions, often chronic and progressive, include a wide range of issues, from acute…

Lipedema: Management with Supplements, Diet, and Physical Exercise

Lipedema: A Chronic and Progressive Disease and the Potential Role of Fat-Burning Supplements in Treatment Lipedema is a chronic and progressive disease that predominantly affects women. It is characterized by an abnormal distribution of subcutaneous fat tissue, primarily in the legs and arms. This condition causes pain, swelling, and is often associated with bruising and…

Omega-3: Benefits on Inflammation, Muscle Damage, and Sport

Benefits of Omega-3 on Inflammation, Muscle Damage, and Sports Performance: A Systematic Review Oxidative stress occurs when free radicals exceed the body’s antioxidant capacity, causing damage to lipids, proteins, and DNA, as well as inflammation and muscle damage. Physical activity increases the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which, if not balanced by antioxidants, can…

Guidelines for the Use of Vitamin D and 25(OH)D Testing

Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Vitamin D: Empirical Supplementation and 25(OH)D Testing for Disease Prevention Numerous studies demonstrate associations between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) and various common disorders, including musculoskeletal, metabolic, cardiovascular, malignant, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Although a causal link between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and many of these disorders has not…

Ginger: Benefits of Autoimmune Neutrophil Hyperactivity

Ginger: New Discoveries on the Effect of Oral Intake in Reducing Neutrophil Hyperactivity in Autoimmune Diseases Ginger is well-known for its beneficial properties, but recent studies are revealing its potential to attenuate the hyperactivity of immune cells, a common characteristic in certain autoimmune diseases. Researchers have discovered that 6-gingerol, the most abundant phytochemical in ginger…

Curcuma and Safflower: Anti-inflammatory and Immune Effects

Synergistic Effectiveness of Curcuma longa and Safflower: Potent Anti-inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects The immune system protects the host by generating an immune response against external stimuli such as pathogens or infections. The immune response is divided into innate and adaptive immunity. To maintain a healthy state, it is important to improve immune function, and a…