Cranberry: Confirmed Reduction of Urinary Tract Infections from Study Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs) that inhibit the adhesion of p-fimbriated Escherichia coli to urothelial cells lining the bladder. Cranberry-based products have been widely used for several decades to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is the fifth update of a review first published in 1998 and…
Herbal-Based Products in the Treatment of Subjective Cognitive Decline in the Elderly: A Literature Review Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is a self-perceived worsening of cognitive functioning, particularly in the memory domain, which cannot be verified by neuropsychological tests. SCD lies on a continuum of healthy cognitive aging and is conceptualized as the preclinical phase of…
The effectiveness of Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) in improving sleep: a systematic review of randomized studies on cancer and non-cancer patients Sleep disorders are common and bothersome in both cancer and non-cancer populations. Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) is commonly used to improve sleep, but its effectiveness and safety remain unclear. Suanzaoren, also known as the…
Curcuma Longa and Curcumin: Promising Options for Arthritis Treatment Modern pharmacological research has discovered that the chemical components of Curcuma longa L. are primarily curcumin and volatile turmeric oil. Several recent randomized controlled studies (RCTs) have demonstrated that curcumin improves symptoms and inflammation in patients with arthritis. Pubmed, Cochran Library, CNKI, and other databases were…
The effect of Korean ginseng on disease-related fatigue It is well known that fatigue, or the feeling of fatigue and asthenia, is a multifaceted symptom of unknown etiology and varying severity that affects many people in the course of illness. In traditional Eastern cultures, ginseng has been used for centuries to increase energy and improve…
The role of resveratrol in treating inflammation in individuals with cardiovascular disease Chronic inflammation is one of the main factors involved in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Resveratrol is a polyphenol (stilbene polyphenol) with a molecular structure very similar to that of estrogen, which in fact acts as an estrogen agonist, as…