epicatechin/neoplasms

Childhood obesity is global health problem, due to the constant increase in its incidence and prevalence. Having this disease helps increase the costs of care for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases. The increase in its prevalence since 1975 from 1% to 6% (girls) and 8% (boys) in 2016 between the

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an important manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis and is characterized by obstruction of the arteries of the lower limbs. PAD is usually associated with vascular complications that occur not only in peripheral circulation but also in cerebral and coronary

COSMOS-Eye is an ancillary study of cataract and AMD utilizing resources and data from the COcoa-Supplement and Multivitamins Outcomes Study (COSMOS), a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2x2 factorial trial of a high-quality cocoa extract supplement (Mars Symbioscience) and Centrum

Identifying a safe, affordable, and well-tolerated intervention that prevents cognitive decline in older adults is of critical public health importance. There is compelling evidence from basic science, and small clinical studies that cocoa flavanols may protect cognitive function in older adults and

Obesity prevalence is increasing around the world and the United Kingdom is no exception. Latest statistics show that approximately 25% of the UK population is obese and is predicted to rise to 70% by 2020 if present trends continue. Obesity is particularly widespread in Scotland where approximately

Patient Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must be between 30-75 years of age. 2. Must have a VO2max greater than 18 ml/kg/min(non-sedentary individuals). 3. Subjects with LDL>100mg/dL 4. Subjects without a prior cerebrovascular event (example: stroke) 5. Subjects without a prior cardiovascular event (example:

The COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) is a randomized clinical trial of cocoa extract supplement (containing a total of 600 mg/d flavanols, including 80 mg. (-)-epicatechins), and a standard multivitamin supplement to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer among

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To investigate the prostate tissue concentration of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin gallate (ECG) and quercetin and their methylated metabolites in men scheduled for prostatectomy and consuming green tea (GT)extract (N=15) or GTextract with quercetin (N=15) for 3

Polyphenolic compounds are abundant in foods and have been suggested to exert several health benefits including prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, suppressing inflammation, diabetes, etc. These properties are mediated by bioavailability of individual polyphenols that is, in turn,

Studies in animal models of colitis and in humans with IBD demonstrated that the components of Coltect have anti-inflammatory effects: Hanai H. et al demonstrated that curcumin was safe and effective in maintaining remission in patients with quiescent UC. (7) B.Salh et al showed that curcumin, was

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES I. To compare the levels of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in nonmalignant bladder tissue from patients with bladder cancer treated with oral polyphenon E 800 mg EGCG or polyphenon E 1200 mg EGCG once daily for 14-28 days. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To compare the levels of EGCG

Background and Introduction It has long been known that increased intake of plant products results in reduced risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, which are the most important causes of death and disability in Western societies. This protective effect has been found to correlate with