Herb Supplements - Medical References

Herb supplements medical references include:

Lutein and Zeaxanthin:

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), November 4, 1994

Khachik F, et al. "Identification of lutein and zeaxanthin oxidation products in human and monkey retinas."

Green Tea:

Dulloo AG, Duret C, Rohrer D, Girardier L, Mensi N, Fathi M, Chantre P, Vandermander J "Efficacy of a green tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24-h energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans." Am Journal Clin Nutr 1999 Dec;70(6):1040-5.

Bioflavonoids:

Knekt P, Jävinen R, Seppänen R, et al. Dietary flavonoids and the risk of lung cancer and other malignant neoplasms. Am J Epidemiol 1997;146:223-30.

Bromelain Enzymes:

Japanese Journal of Pharmacology, 1972, vol. 22). Blonstein J., Control of swelling in boxing injuries. Practitioner 1960;203:206 Ako H, et al. Isolation of a fibrinolysis enzyme activator from commercial bromelain. Arch Int Pharmacodynamics 1981;254:157-67.

Maitake Mushrooms:

Nanba H. Antitumor activity of orally administered 'D-fraction' from maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa). J Naturopathic Med 1993;4:10-5.

Pengelly A. Medicinal fungi of the world. Modern Phytotherapist 1996;2:1,3-8 [review].

Ginseng:

Caso Marasco A, Vargas Ruiz R, Salas Villagomez A, Begona Infante C "Double-blind study of a multivitamin complex supplemented with ginseng extract." Drugs Exp Clin Res 1996;22(6):323-9.

Vogler BK, Pittler MH, Ernst E: The efficacy of ginseng. A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 55(8):567-75, 1999.

Scaglione F, Ferrara F, Dugnani S, et al. Immunomodulatory effects of two extracts of Panax ginseng CA Meyer. Drugs Exptl Clin Res 1990;16:537-42.

Pieralisi G, Ripari P, Vecchiet L, et al: Effects of standardized ginseng extract combined with dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements on physical performance during exercise. Clin Ther 13:372-382, 1991.

D'Angelo L, Grimaldi R, Caravaggi M, et al: A double blind, placebo-controlled study on the effect of a standardized ginseng extract on psychomotor performance on healthy volunteers. Journal of Ethnopharmacol 16:15-22, 1986.

Baranov AI. Medicinal uses of ginseng and related plants in the Soviet Union: Recent trends in the Soviet literature. J Ethnopharmacol 1982;6:339-53 [review].

Ginkgo Biloba

Funfgeld, E.W., "A natural and broad spectrum nootropic substance treatment of SDAT--the Ginkgo biloba extract. Progress Clin Biol Res. 1989; 317: 1247-1260





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