Researchers say circulating mononuclear cells (the largest type of white blood cell) and lymphocytes, exist in a proinflammatory state in obese persons known to be at increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, or both.
Researchers said today they have identified the mechanism of action of lipoic acid, a remarkable compound that in animal experiments appears to slow down the process of aging, improve blood flow, enhance immune function and perform many other functions.
Our ethnopharmacological survey has revealed several interesting candidate antidiabetic plants, particularly the Canadian blueberry and certain plants of Mediterranean origin commonly used in Morocco, such as globularia and nigella.
Our search found agents that might improve symptoms of neuropathy (eg, evening primrose oil, alpha-lipoic acid, capsaicin) without affecting glucose control. Evening primrose oil, alpha-lipoic acid, and capsaicin have received the greatest attention for t
The blooming of the French lilac -- Witters 108 (8): 1105 -- Journal of Clinical Investigation. Lee A. Witters. Endocrine-Metabolism Division, Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry, Dartmouth Medical School. Lee.A.Witters@Dartmouth.EDU
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