Elderberry for Respiratory Infections and Influenza A and B.

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

The most common elderberries are Samubucus nigra. The berries are edible only when fully ripe, and other parts of the plant are not “recommended for human consumption”. Elderberries have been used as medicine since Hippocrates (400 BCE), and anthocyanins from elderberries are chemicals which provide many of the health benefits. Influenza virus infections cause seasonal […]

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Conditions: Bacterial infection, Colds (coryza), Epidemic, H5N1 virus, Influenza, Pneumonia, Upper respiratory infection

Supplements: Anthocyanins, Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)

Miscellaneous: Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Hippocrates, MRSA (methicillin-resistant Stapylococcus aureas), Streptococcus mutans

Spider-Venom Peptides as Therapeutics.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Very few spiders are harmful to humans. However, some produce simple peptides* and proteins to catch their prey. Moreover, they carry diverse toxins with a wide variety of biological activity. Over 900 spider toxins are known (a small part of the total number). Their actions are neurotoxic, antiarrhythmic, antimicrobial, analgesic, antiparasitic, cytolytic, antitumor, hemolytic and […]

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Ashwagandha as an Antimicrobial.

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To 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: Antimicrobial, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifer), Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Bactericidal, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Flavonoids, Fungicidal, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus. PMID: 22707839. Summary #885.

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Conditions: Fungal infection

Supplements: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bioflavonoids

Miscellaneous: Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Aspergillus mold, Bacteria, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus

Liver Protection Activity of Virgin Coconut Oil.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Coconut oil (CO) has been known for centuries to have health benefits and is now seen as a functional food. Virgin CO (VCO) is antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, antihypercholesterol and antithrombotic. Cold processing of VCO conserves the chemicals of coconuts, tocopherols, sterols, and squalene. It is 48-50% saturated medium chain fatty acid (lauric oil) and short […]

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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

Lactoferrin and Stem Cell Transplants.

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein of the innate immune system and its receptors are found in many tissues of the body. Lactoferrin and its derivatives have the following properties: 1. Broad spectrum anti-microbial activity. 2. Anti-tumor activity with apoptosis in cancer cells. 3. Regulation of cell growth and differentiation. 4. Modulation of inflammatory, humoral and cellular […]

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