Monthly Archives: November 2020

Betulinic Acid: Anxiolytic Terpenoid Phytochemical

Betulinic acid is a phytochemical that belongs to the pentacyclic terpenoid group of plant chemicals. Betulinic acid has a number of health effects in humans and animals that include anti-inflammatory, antimalarial and antiviral effects. The anti-inflammatory effects of betulinic acid … Continue reading

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Cloves for Memory

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Synergistic Herbal Medicine

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Gamma-Linolenic Acid in Spirulina

Gamma-linolenic acid (C18:3, n-6) is a metabolite of the omega-6 essential amino linoleic acid (C18:2, n-6). In humans and animals, gamma linolenic acid has been shown to have a number of health effects due to its ability to convert into … Continue reading

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On the Nutritional Content of Liver

Liver can be an excellent source of nutrients. Both lamb’s liver and beef liver are widely consumed and can contain high amounts of vitamin A, B vitamins, as well as certain minerals including iron and copper. Liver is an important … Continue reading

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The Health Benefits of Fish

Evidence supports the contention that fish is a healthy food. However, while fish is known to possess certain health effects, these may vary between different types of fish. Perhaps the most well known health effect of fish is due to … Continue reading

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Does Creatine Cause Subcutaneous Water Retention?

Creatine monohydrate is a dietary supplement that increases the muscle content of creatine phosphate. The accumulation of creatine in muscle tissue is interesting because the resultant creatine phosphate stores may allow a more prolonged contraction cycle from the muscle, particularly … Continue reading

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Portulaca oleracea: Anxiolytic Herb

Portulaca oleracea is an edible flowering plant that belongs to the Portulacaceae family of plants. Portulaca oleracea is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal effects. Internally the plant is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, and externally for the treatment … Continue reading

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