Herbs & Spices

The Mediterranean Diet as a Source of Bioactive Molecules with
Cannabinomimetic Activity in Prevention and Therapy Strategy

Herbs & Spices, Vitamins / Supplements / Nutraceuticals /

The endocannabinoid system is a complex lipid signaling network that has evolved tobe a key regulator of pro-homeostatic pathways for the organism. Its involvement in numerousprocesses has rendered it a very suitable target for pharmacological studies regarding metabolicsyndrome, obesity and other lifestyle-related diseases. Cannabinomimetic molecules have beenfound in a large variety of foods, most of […]

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Chinese herbal medicine treatment based on subgroup differentiation as adjunct therapy for Parkinson’s disease: study protocol of a pilot add-on, randomised, controlled, pragmatic clinical trial

Diet and Exercise, Herbs & Spices, Parkinson's Disease, Pre-PD, Vitamins / Supplements / Nutraceuticals /

Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a prevalent and debilitating condition. Conventional medications cannot control all symptoms and may inflict adverse effects. A survey reported that Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is frequently sought. Existing CHM trials were contradictory and often of poor quality due to lack of methodological rigor. A national clinical guideline was drafted in

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Gut Health Guide; Essential Oils Protocol

Gut Dysbiosis, Gut Permeability / Leaky Gut, Herbs & Spices, Parkinson's Disease /

IntroductionThere’s a reason we shorten the Standard American Diet to S-A-D. Never has amore fitting abbreviation been seen in the health industry. Our food, and theway our body processes that food, impacts our health in profound ways.And, it all starts in the gut.Put simply, when our gut isn’t healthy and happy, nothing about our bodies

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Plant derived bioactive compounds and their potential to enhance adult neurogenesis

Anti-oxidants, Herbs & Spices, Parkinson's Disease, Pre-PD /

Self-renewal and proliferation of neural progenitor cells occur throughout humans’ lives. However, aging, stress, and degenerative diseases can hinder or stop the process. If you can accelerate neurogenesis in adults, this is a promising way to recover from neurodegeneration and cognitive impairments. As the demand for a safer and natural therapeutic product has increased over

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Impact of Mediterranean Diet on Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Longevity

Diet and Exercise, Herbs & Spices, Parkinson's Disease, Probiotics, Prebiotics and Symbiotics /

: The average life expectancy of the world population has increased remarkably in the past150 years and it is still increasing. A long life is a dream of humans since the beginning of time but also a dream is to live it in good physical and mental condition. Nutrition research has focused on recent decades

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Cross-Reactivity and Sequence Homology Between Alpha-Synuclein and Food Products: A Step Further for Parkinson’s Disease Synucleinopathy

Diet and Exercise, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut Microbiota, Gut-Brain axis, Herbs & Spices, Parkinson's Disease, Pre-PD, Short Chain Fatty Acids /

The cross-reactivity and sequence homology between α-synuclein and frequently consumed foods, reinforces the autoimmune aspect of Parkinson’s disease. It is hypothesized that luminal food peptides that share cross-reactive epitopes with human α-synuclein and have molecular similarity with brain antigens are involved in the synucleinopathy. The findings deserve further confirmation by extensive research. CLICK TO REVIEW

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Therapeutic Properties of Edible Mushrooms and Herbal Teas in Gut Microbiota Modulation

Diet and Exercise, Gut Microbiota, Herbs & Spices /

Edible mushrooms are functional foods and valuable but less exploited sources of biologically active compounds. Herbal teas are a range of products widely used due to the therapeutic properties that have been demonstrated by traditional medicine and a supplement in conventional therapies. Their interaction with the human microbiota is an aspect that must be researched,

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Comparison of bioactive constituents and effects on gut microbiota by in vitro fermentation between Ophicordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris

Biomarkers, Butyrate, Diet and Exercise, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut Microbiota, Gut Permeability / Leaky Gut, Herbs & Spices, Probiotics, Prebiotics and Symbiotics, Short Chain Fatty Acids /

After in vitro digestion and anaerobic fermentation, both O. sinensis and C. militaris could modulate the gut microbiota composition through reducing the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes. Moreover, this research demonstrated that O. sinensis had more positive effects on the intestinalhealth compared with C. militaris via decreasing the pH of gut environment, stimulating the production

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