POPULAR HEALTH ISSUES
PHARMACEUTICS
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April 2007

Flaxseed

Why is flaxseed meal getting
popular? What is its benefits?
Flaxseed meal was found to be
more beneficial on some chronic
conditions such as high
triglycerides and liver steatosis
than soy protein meal, in a study of
rats.

Flaxseed or Flaxseed oil, which
one offers better health benefits?
Flaxseed oil alone in human
subjects had no effects on the
lipid profiles in some studies.

Why are lignans so important in
flaxseed?
ingestion of flaxseed rich in
lignans (matairesinol and
secoisolariciresinol) improves
glucose control and insulin
resistance.

What are the health benefits of
flaxseed oil?
Flaxseed oil has been shown
benefits on lowering heart
diseases by reducing cholesterol
levels, high blood pressure and
slowing down atherosclerosis.
How does exercise improve our health?
Nitric oxide (NO) is released locally by muscle vascular
endothelium and muscle fibers during exercise, contributes to
the blood flow response to exercise, and regulates
mitochondrial respiration.

Does L-arginine help lower blood pressure?
L-arginine is the substrate for the enzyme nitric oxide synthase
(NOS), which is responsible for the endothelial production of
nitric oxide.

What is the impact of high systolic blood pressure?
Studies have shown that systolic blood pressure is an
important indicator for cardiovascular diseases.

What is right-brain stroke?
With a left-brain stroke, patients may have difficulty
understanding words or speaking themselves. By contrast, the
symptoms of a right-brain stroke are much more subtle.
What are Flavonols and
flavones? [April 28, 2007]
Flavonols and flavones are
plant-derived polyphenolic
compounds that are
commonly consumed in
fruits, vegetables, tea, red
wine, or herbs such as
ginkgo biloba, soys, and
milk thistle, have
demonstrated benefits of
lowering risks on various
chronic conditions.
New Article
Pregnenolone
A few studies showed that
pregnenolone benefits older
animals such as
24-month-old rats,  in term
of memory enhancement by
stimulating acetylcholine
release in the adult
hippocampus.
Alkaloids

* Caffeine
* Theobromine
* Theophylline
 Monoterpenes

* Geraniol
* Limonene
Anthocyanins

* Cyanidin
 Organosulfides

* Allicin (Garlic)
* Glutathione
* Indole-3-Carbinol
* Isothiocyanates
* Sulforaphane
Carotenoids

* Beta-Carotene
* Lycopene
 Other Phytochemicals

* Damnacanthal
* Digoxin
* Phytic acid
Coumestans
 Phenolic Acids

* Capsaicin
* Ellagic Acid
* Gallic acid
* Rosmarinic acid
* Tannic Acid
Flavan-3-Ols
 Phytosterols

* Beta-Sitosterol
Flavonoids

* Epicatechin
* Hesperidin
* Kaempferol
* Naringin
* Nobiletin
* Proanthocyanidins
* Quercetin
* Resveratrol
* Rutin
* Tangeretin
 Saponins
Hydroxycinnamic Acids

* Chicoric acid
* Coumarin
* Ferulic acid
* Scopoletin
 Triterpenoids

* Ursolic acid
Isoflavones

* Daidzein
* Genistein
 Xanthophylls

* Astaxanthin
* Beta-Cryptoxanthin
Lignans

* Silymarin (Milk Thistle)
  
Monophenols

* Hydroxytyrosol
  
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INTERESTING MEDICAL RESEARCH

Does aspirin raise blood pressure?
A study of 16,000 men suggests
that men who take painkillers
regularly are a third more likely to
be diagnosed with high blood
pressure. Is it just a correlation?

Androstadienone and Sex
Androstadienone found in male's
sweat may stimulate woman's
mood.
ingestion of flaxseed rich in
lignans (matairesinol and
secoisolariciresinol) improves
glucose control and insulin
resistance.
Why is flaxseed meal getting
popular?
Flaxseed or Flaxseed oil, which
one offers better health
benefits?
Why are lignans so important in
flaxseed?
What are the health benefits of
flaxseed oil?
Flaxseed
Flaxseed meal was found to be
more beneficial on some
chronic conditions such as
high triglycerides and liver
steatosis than soy protein
meal, in a study of rats.
In a phase II study, coenzyme
Q(10) appeared to slow the
progression of Parkinson's
disease.More about
Parkinson's Disease.
More about Parkinson's
Disease
Parkinson's Disease -
Supplements
Parkinson's Disease - Herbs
Parkinson's Disease - Side
Effects of Drugs
Parkinson's Disease -
Symptoms
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's is progressive,
patients need to take drugs to
manage some symptoms, but
the disease wasn't about to go
away.
Flavonols and flavones
Flavonols and flavones found in
fruits, vegetables, tea, red
wine, ginkgo biloba, soys, and
milk thistle, may lower risks on
various chronic conditions.

American ginseng powder
relieves tiredness.
Debra Barton, at the Mayo
Clinic found that powdered,
Wisconsin ginseng root
relieved the extreme tiredness
that most people suffer from
cancer or its treatment
Who's who in Health
Industry?
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Suleyman Aydin, Ph.D.