Acai and Atherosclerosis.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Acai (Euterpe oleracea), an Amazonian fruit, has been studied for the possible effect of reducing arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis). This is the result of reduction of absorption and production of cholesterol. This study was done on rabbits fed a high cholesterol diet. Some were treated for twelve weeks with acai and some were not. The treatment was […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia

Supplements: Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart), Plant sterols (Phytosterols), Wolfberry (Acai), Wolfberry (Goji berry)

Foods: Acai (Euterpe oleraea Mart)

Miscellaneous: Amazon, Campesterol, Cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, Lipids, Triglycerides

Vitamin D and Sterol Composition of Mushrooms.

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Vitamin D-2 (ergocalciferol) and sterols* were studied in mushrooms in the U.S., and the results will be added to the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Vitamin D-2 was low in Agaricus bisporus (including white button, crimini and portabella mushrooms), and enoki mushrooms. Vitamin D-2 was moderate in shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Vitamin D-2 was […]

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Aphrodisiac Herbs for Male Sexual Dysfunction.

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Aphrodisiacs cause people to be aroused sexually. They work by increasing sexual desire, increasing sexual arousal (such as a stronger erection,) or by increasing sexual pleasure. Included are Tribulus terrestris (puncture vine,) Avena sativa (wild oats,) Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha,) Eurycoma longifolia (tongkat ali,) Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo,) and Psorlea coryifolia (psorlea seed.) Erectile dysfunction (ED) is […]

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Plant Sterols as Functional Food.

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

This article reviews the history of research on plant sterols, which are natural components of the human diet that are related to cholesterol. Plant sterols have been shown in human studies to lower serum cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol and they work through reduction of cholesterol absorption. Plant sterols also have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidation properties and […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Inflammation, Oxidation, Pregnancy

Supplements: Carotenoids, Plant sterols (Phytosterols)

Foods: Amaranth oil, Argan oil, Avocado oil, Fruits, Grains, Macadamia nut oil, Nuts, Rice bran oil, Saturated fatty acids, Vegetable oils, Vegetables, Virgin olive oil, Wheat germ

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Campesterol, Cholesterol, Diet, LDL-cholesterol, Sitosterol, Stigmasterol

Ovarian Cancer and Various Dietary Factors.

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

This study consists of interviewing patients with ovarian cancer in regard to their dietary history and the results were compared with non-cancer controls. Specific attention was paid to the intake of phytoestrogens, phytosterols, and flavonoids, and was conduced in western New York State. This study showed a reduced risk of ovarian cancer in the people […]

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Conditions: Ovarian cancer

Supplements: Bioflavonoids, Dietary fiber, Flax oil with lignans, Plant sterols (Phytosterols)

Foods: Black tea (Camellia sinensis), Carrots, Coffee, Cucumbers, Nuts, Peanut butter, Seeds, Strawberries

Miscellaneous: Campesterol, Stigmasterol

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