American Ginseng Extract and Colorectal Cancer.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

This article focuses on the anticancer activity of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) berry extract (AGBE), which was tested against a human colorectal cancer cell line (SW480). American ginseng berry contains chemicals called triterpenoid glycosides or ginsenosides (the major bioactive ingredients). (The types of ginsenosides seen in the berries differ from those seen in the root […]

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Conditions: Aging, Apoptosis, Cancer, Colorectal cancer, Diabetes, Fatigue, Neuroprotection, Proliferation, Stress

Supplements: American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium), Ginseng

Foods: Fruits, Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Anticancer, Antiproliferative, Ginsenocides, Glycosides, Triterpenes

Triphala for Treating and Preventing Cancer.

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Triphala is an Ayurvedic medicine made from three fruits, Phyllanthus emblica or Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia belerica. It is an antioxidant, a colon cleanser, digestive, diuretic and laxative. Gallic acid is an important component of all 3 fruits. Triphala is described as being Rasayana, which produces “sturdiness of the body, the sense organs, […]

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Conditions: Apoptosis, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy

Supplements: Amla (Phyllanthus emblica Linn), Glutathione, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Terminalia belerica, Terminalia chebula, Triphala (Triphala churna)

Miscellaneous: Anticancer, Ayurvedic medicine, Colon cleanser, Gallic acid, Radioprotective, Rasayana

Selenium for Cancer Prevention.

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Selenium (Se) is a dietary trace element with anti-carcinogenic effects. Because of inadequate intake by many people, increasing the general Se intake would greatly reduce cancer risk. Se in the soil is taken up by plants grown in that soil. Plants grown in Se depleted soil will be low in Se. Cancer risk is lower […]

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Conditions: Brain cancer, Breast cancer, Bronchial cancer, Cancer, Colon cancer, Liver cancer, Lung cancer, Prostate cancer, Smokers, Stress

Supplements: Glutathione peroxidase, Selenium, Vitamin E

Foods: Cereal grains, Eggs, Meat, Milk, Seafood

Miscellaneous: Anticancer, Element, Japanese diet

Apoptosis and Proliferation by Tribulus Terrestris.

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

This study was done to learn about the anticancer effects of the saponins in Tribulus terrestris (TT) on normal human skin cells (fibroblasts) in the test tube. TT has been used to improve physical activity and sexual function in men. Saponins have anticancer effects. The anticancer effects of TT must be compared to the effects […]

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Conditions: Aging, Apoptosis, Breast cancer, Cell death, Erectile dysfunction, Hepatoma, Melanoma, Oral cancer, Ovarian cancer

Supplements: Puncture vine (Tribulus terrestus)

Foods: Green tea (Camellia sinensis), Mushrooms, Natto, Sake, Soybeans, Wine

Miscellaneous: Anticancer, Fibroblasts, Polyamines, Proliferation, Putrescine, Saponins, Spermidine, Spermine

ACE Inhibitors from Marine Sources.

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

High blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, involves about 20% of the world’s population. Angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE) converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 11. Blocking of the ACE enzyme by ACE enzyme inhibitors is one method of controlling blood pressure. Synthetic ACE inhibitors have a high rate of side effects. Therefore, researchers are looking […]

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Conditions: Alzheimer's disease, Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension

Supplements: Chitosan, Marine brown algae, Marine red algae

Foods: Blue mussel, Oyster

Miscellaneous: Acetylcholinesterase (ACE) inhibitior, Anti-Alzheimer's, Anticancer, Anticoagulant, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Chitin, Marine-derived bioactive peptides, Phlorotannins, Proliferation, Radioprotective

Taurine-Diabetes Interaction.

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Taurine is a sulfur amino acid which is the most common amino acid in mammals. Humans are made of 0.1% taurine by weight. Taurine is claimed to be the cause or the cure of many diseases. Taurine levels are high in brain, muscle and heart. Taurine levels are reduced in diseases. Humans make very little […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Diabetes, Hypertension, Insulin sensitivity, Kidney (renal) failure

Supplements: Beta-alanine, Brewer's yeast, Magnesium, Taurine

Foods: Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Meat, Mother's milk

Miscellaneous: Anti-alcoholic, Anticancer, Anticonvulsant, Glycolysis, Vegan

Anti-Aromatase Activity of Damiana.

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Plant flavonoids are known to be antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer. Some are estrogenic and some alter the production of sex hormones. Some block aromatase enzyme activity. Androgens are the precursors of estrogen by the action of the aromatase enzyme. A balance of androgens and estrogens in the body is necessary for normal sexual function. Deficiency […]

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Conditions: Aging, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Insomnia, Osteopenia

Supplements: Chrysin, Damiana (Turnera diffusa), Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Miscellaneous: Androgen, Anti-aromatase, Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Estrogen, Pregnanolone, Progesterone, Testosterone, Tetrahydrocortisone

Decreased Expression of Aromatase in Cancer Cells by Puerarin.

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Flavonoids and isoflavones are found in plants and are anti-estrogenic, anticarcinogenic and antioxidant. Isoflavones are readily absorbed into breast and ovary tissue and are used as natural estrogen replacement therapy (ERT.) Genistein and daidzein flavonoids reduce the risk of advanced endometriosis. Puerarin is a flavonoid from Pueraria lobata, a Chinese herb called Gegen (Radix puerariae.) […]

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Conditions: Alcoholism, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Endometriosis, Hypercholesterolemia, Neurotoxicity

Supplements: Bioflavonoids, Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)

Miscellaneous: Anti-aromatase, Anti-estrogenic, Anticancer, Puerarin

Bromelain as an Anticancer Agent.

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Much of the medicinal value of pineapple (Ananas comosu) is due to bromelain. It is a mixture of protease enzymes, primarily, which are anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, fibrinolytic (breaks up clots) and anticancer. This article is a review of the known anticancer information about bromelain. Bromelain is a traditional anticancer medicine of Southeast Asia. It is a […]

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Conditions: Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Melanoma, Ovarian cancer, Skin cancer

Supplements: Arginine, Bromelain, Protease enzymes

Foods: Pineapple

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer

Lepidium Meyenii (Maca); A Plant from Highland Peru.

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lepidium meyenii (maca) is a cruciferous plant of the Brassica (mustard) family. It comes from the high Andes Mountains in Peru. It has become an important export for Peru for nutritional and medicinal uses. It grows on the Junin plateau at a very high altitude. It was domesticated as many as 2000 years ago. The […]

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Conditions: Anxiety, Cancer, Depression, Infertility, Osteoporosis

Supplements: Maca (Lepidium meyenii), Sulforaphane

Foods: Cruciferous vegetables, Mustard greens

Miscellaneous: Anticancer, Antioxidant, Aphrodisiac