Pectins are soluble fibers made of complex carbohydrates which are anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-cancer. Citrus pectin improves immunity in human blood. Modified citrus pectin (MCP) from citrus fruit peels is treated to increase absorption into circulation. MCP has anti-cancer effects, removes toxic metals from the body, and reduces the effects of kidney injury. The ability […]
View PostTo read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. KEY WORDS: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), Antioxidant activity, Cerebral ischemia, Cerebroprotective, Cognitive activity, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia, Immune system, Immunostimulant, Inflammatory response, Neuroprotective, Nootropic, Oxidative stress, Plant, Superoxide dismutase (SOD). […]
View PostNatural killer (NK) cells are part of the innate immune system. NK cells can attack, damage and kill bacteria and viruses when activated by IL-12 and activated NK cells can recognize and kill tumor cells. D-fraction, a polysaccharide extract from Maitake mushroom fruiting body (Grifola frondosa,) is known to activate macrophages, dendritic cells and T […]
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