Nutrition

Unveiling the Remarkable Health Benefits of Olive Leaf Extract

In the realm of natural remedies, few substances boast the breadth of health benefits as impressive as olive leaf extract. Derived from the leaves of the olive tree (Olea europaea), this extract has been revered for centuries for its medicinal properties. Rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and other bioactive compounds, olive leaf extract offers many health advantages that can support overall well-being. Let's delve into some of the key benefits of ...

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The various biological and pharmacological properties of carvacrol within the scope of COVID-19

REVIEW article Front. Plant Sci., 16 February 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.601335 Carvacrol, a Plant Metabolite Targeting Viral Protease (Mpro) and ACE2 in Host Cells Can Be a Possible Candidate for COVID-19 Hayate Javed1*, Mohamed Fizur Nagoor Meeran2, Niraj Kumar Jha3 and Shreesh Ojha2* 1Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates2Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates3Department ...

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Alzheimer’s study: A Mediterranean diet might protect against memory loss and dementia

 View ORCID ProfileTommaso Ballarini, Debora Melo van Lent, Julia Brunner, Alina Schröder, Steffen Wolfsgruber, Slawek Altenstein,  View ORCID ProfileFrederic Brosseron, Katharina Buerger, Peter Dechent, Laura Dobisch, Emrah Düzel, Birgit Ertl-Wagner, Klaus Fliessbach, Silka Dawn Freiesleben,  View ORCID ProfileIngo Frommann, Wenzel Glanz, Dietmar Hauser, John Dylan Haynes, Michael T. Heneka, Daniel Janowitz, Ingo Kilimann, Christoph Laske, Franziska Maier, Coraline Danielle Metzger, Matthias H. Munk,  View ORCID ProfileRobert Perneczky, Oliver Peters, Josef Priller,  View ORCID ProfileAlfredo Ramirez, Boris-Stephan Rauchmann, Nina Roy,  View ORCID ProfileKlaus Scheffler, Anja Schneider, Annika Spottke, Eike Jakob Spruth, Stefan J. Teipel, Ruth Vukovich, Jens Wiltfang, Frank Jessen,  View ORCID ProfileMichael Wagner, on behalf of the DELCODE Study GroupFirst ...

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Effects of a Combination of Thyme and Oregano Essential Oils on TNBS

Alexandra Bukovská, Štefan Čikoš, Štefan Juhás, Gabriela Il’ková, Pavol Rehák, and Juraj Koppel*Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Abstract We examined the anti-inflammatory effects of the combination of thyme and oregano essential oil dietary administered at three concentrations (0.4% thyme and 0.2% oregano oils; 0.2% thyme and 0.1% oregano oils; 0.1% thyme and 0.05% oregano oils) on mice with TNBS-induced colitis. Treatment of colitic animals with the essential oils decreased the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, ...

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Herbs & Natural Compounds. Additional weapons in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic?

Andréa D. Fuzimotoa,∗ and Ciro Isidorob Introduction As of March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Articles published after the SARS-CoV-1 (2002) epidemic suggest that the use of an herbal-drug integrative medical approach could have contributed to a lower fatality rate and a more rapid response in controlling the outbreak. Methods Pubmed was searched for articles that investigated the antiviral properties and mechanisms of action of herbs or natural compounds ...

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Based on the results presented, it is possible to conclude that the essential oil extracted from O. vulgare may represent a good alternative for the treatment of candidiasis.

Marlete Brum Cleff,1,*Ana Raquel Meinerz,1,*Melissa Xavier,2,*Luiz Filipe Schuch,2,*Luiz Filipe Schuch,2,*Mário Carlos Araújo Meireles,2,*Maria Regina Alves Rodrigues,3,* and João Roberto Braga de Mello4,*Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro activity of the essential oil extracted from Origanum vulgare against sixteen Candida species isolates. Standard strains tested comprised C. albicans (ATCC strains 44858, 4053, 18804 and 3691), C. parapsilosis (ATCC 22019), C. krusei (ATCC 34135), C. lusitaniae (ATCC 34449) and C. dubliniensis (ATCC MY646). Six Candida albicans isolates from the vaginal ...

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Superiority of Greek Oregano. Study that determines the differences between two subspecies. Greek Oregano and Common Oregano.

Zenon Węglarz, Olga Kosakowska,*Jarosław. L. Przybył, Ewelina Pióro-Jabrucka, and Katarzyna BączekAuthor informationArticle notesCopyright and License informati The Quality of Greek Oregano (O. vulgare L. subsp. hirtum (Link) Ietswaart) and Common Oregano (O. vulgare L. subsp. vulgare) Cultivated in the Temperate Climate of Central Europe Zenon Węglarz, Olga Kosakowska,*Jarosław. L. Przybył, Ewelina Pióro-Jabrucka, and Katarzyna BączekAuthor informationArticle notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine the differences between two subspecies: O. vulgare L. subsp. hirtum (Link) Ietswaart (Greek oregano) and O. vulgare L. subsp. vulgare (common oregano) growing in cultivation conditions ...

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A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences

K. Haraldstad,1A. Wahl,2R. Andenæs,3J. R. Andersen,4M. H. Andersen,2E. Beisland,4C. R. Borge,2E. Engebretsen,2M. Eisemann,5L. Halvorsrud,3T. A. Hanssen,5,6A. Haugstvedt,4T. Haugland,7V. A. Johansen,4M. H. Larsen,2L. Løvereide,10B. Løyland,3L. G. Kvarme,3P. Moons,8T. M. Norekvål,9L. Ribu,3G. E. Rohde,1,11K. H. Urstad,10S. Helseth,1,3 and the LIVSFORSK network Abstract Purpose Quality of life (QOL) is an important concept in the field of health and medicine. QOL is a complex concept that is interpreted and defined differently within and between disciplines, including the fields ...

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Antimicrobial Activity of Six Essential Oils Against a Group of Human Pathogens: A Comparative Study

Adrian Man,1,*Luigi Santacroce,2,3,*Romeo Jacob,4Anca Mare,1 and Lidia Man5Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License information Disclaimer 1Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș 540139, Romania 2Ionian Dept. (DJSGEM), Microbiology and Virology Lab., University Hospital of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy3Polypheno srl Academic Spin Off, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy4University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș 540139, Romania 5Pediatrics Clinic 1, University of ...

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