lignan/inflammation

The "strong pulse disease" was treated by acupuncture, phlebotomy and leeches from 2600 to c. Modern history began when in 1628 William Harvey described the circulatory system and in 1733 stephen hales made the first blood pressure measurement. In 1896 was recognized as a clinical entity, thanks to

Phytochemicals are bioactive natural compounds extracted from plants. Phytochemicals have been considered as a major resource for developing non-toxic agents in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cancer. However, most phytochemicals have low absorption rates, and the

This project is a single centre, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study in which subjects recruited to the study will undergo treatment with FLC for an 8-week period. The investigators will recruit patients with mild to moderately severe, left-sided or pan-colonic UC (Mayo Score 3 - 10 points).

Pre-diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia due to ineffective insulin or 'insulin resistance'. Over time, people with pre-diabetes may progress to type 2 diabetes and experience complications including cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease, hyperlipidemia, retinopathy, neuropathy,

Menopausal symptoms are a common phenomenon causing discomfort to many middle aged women throughout the world. The core symptoms are experienced as hot flushes (HF), night sweats, vaginal dryness and sleep disturbance. Other secondary symptoms are sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, memory

Berries are traditionally an important part of the Nordic diet. About 50 different berries are grown in the northern region, and about half of them are edible. Phenolic compounds are one of the most diverse group of secondary metabolites present in edible plants, and berries are especially rich in

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a constellation of metabolic abnormalities including central obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure and hyperglycemia, is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes and CVD. It has become one of the major public health challenges in China due to rapidly