Nutritional Supplement Research

• Betalains May Limit Production of LDL Cholesterol in Humans
• Betalains May Counteract Many Degenerative Processes In the Body
• Betalains May Counteract Oxidative Stess in Humans
• Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Has Been Shown to be a Source of Antioxidant Betalains

• "cactus pear inhibits the proliferation of cervical, ovarian and bladder cancer cell lines..."
• "the prickly pear extract alone maintained normoglycemic state in the diabetic rats."
• "Consumption of cactus pear fruit positively affects the body’s redox balance, decreases oxidative damage to lipids, and improves antioxidant status in healthy humans."
• "Animal and human studies have demonstrated the hypoglycemic properties of the Opuntia (prickly pear) cactus..."

• "the present study indicates nano-Ag (colloidal silver> may have considerable antifungal activity"
• "nano-Ag (colloidal silver) has considerable antifungal activity..."
• "silver nanoparticles inhibit the (HIV-1> virus from binding to host cells..."
• "this is the first comparative study on the bactericidal properties of silver nanoparticles"
• "Comparison of the antibacterial activities of the silver- supported materials prepared by silver colloid deposition and by conventional thermal impregnation technique indicates that former is more efficient in controlling microorganism."

• Australian tea tree and eucalyptus oil may be effective in controlling the herpes virus
• Antimicrobial activity of two essential oils from Africa
• The essential oil lavandin can reduce anxiety in surgery patients
• Allspice, garlic and oregano essential oils can help control bad bacteria
• Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Mentha essential oils
• Oregano essential oil's ability to kill bad bacteria
• Essential oils as antifungals, antivirals, and antibacterials

• A Chinese university study shows that correctly processed lavender oil has antimicrobial properties
• A University of Coimbra (Portugal) study concluded that lavender oil with high levels of camphor is effective against fungal infections
• Certain combinations of different lavender oils are effective against MRSA and MSSA bacterial infections
• Both mothers and babies were more relaxed when lavender oil was added to the baby's bath water
• Lavender is not only good for relaxation but that it actually helps increase blood flow

• Peppermint Oil is effective and safe as a therapeutic agent in patients with IBS
• Human studies on the GI, respiratory tract and analgesic effects of peppermint oil and its constituents have been reported
• Peppermint Oil May Help Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Improve Their Quality of Life

• The Importance of Antioxidant Supplements for Athletes
• The Continuous Regeneration of Antioxidant Capacity is Critical!
• Antioxidants May Help Reduce Body Inflammation
• Mitochondrial Proteases May Be Directly Involved in Neurodegenerative Diseases

• Tea tree oil is effective against acne
• Tea tree oil can reduce skin inflammation
• Tea tree oil may help fight gingivitis
• Tea tree oil may help reduce cancer activity

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