Why was this study done? The common cold is a viral illness that is spread by contagion. While it is rarely fatal, it does account for a large amount of discomfort, suffering, and loss of productivity. This study was designed to help define the role of a herbal remedy containing Echinacea in the treatment of…
Why was this study done? The number of people who use non-vitamin, non-mineral supplements is unknown. This study was an attempt to better understand herbal and other non-vitamin supplement use. What did the study find? The study found that around 32.7% of adult health plan members used at least one supplement that was not a…
Why was this study done? To determine the effects of a traditional Japanese (Kempo) formula, EH0202 (which includes pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita moschata), plantain seeds (Plantago asiatica), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)) on the immune and endocrine systems of women. What did the study find? After taking EH0202 for six months, women reported…
Why was this study done? To determine the effects of a traditional Japanese (Kempo) formula, EH0202 (which includes pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita moschata), plantain seeds (Plantago asiatica), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)) on the immune and endocrine systems of women. What did the study find? There was a significant increase in granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating…
Why was this study done? Telomeres are extensions of DNA strands that protect the integrity of our genetic information. The length of telomeres is thought to be a reflection of physiological age (and not chronological age) and biomarker of overall health status. This study was designed to explore the effects of long-term supplementation on telomere…
Why was this study done? The grape polyphenol resveratrol is demonstrated to influence the activity of multiple cellular signaling pathways including those involved in cellular aging. Grapes and red wine, however, contain complex mixtures of polyphenols of which resveratrol represents a very minor component. It is possible that complex mixtures of polyphenols have different cellular…
Why was this study done? Beta-glucans are well-known immune-stimulating polysaccharides found in large amounts in certain yeasts, mushrooms, and other foods. Beta-glucans, though, may not be the only immune stimulating molecule in these foods. This study was designed to test beta-glucan alone versus a mixture of yeast, mushrooms, and ginseng and compare their effects on…