The University of Connecticut reports that Dr. Dipak Das falsified the results of some studies of resveratrol.
But the CAM connection goes deeper. Continue reading Resveratrol flawed science, and more
Category Archives: Garlic
CAM for the common cold?
While rhinoviruses cause upto half of colds, up to 200 other viruses have been implicated.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario, reviewed the evidence for CAM to treat and prevent the common cold. Continue reading CAM for the common cold?
Risk of drug interactions with dietary supplements
Researchers in the US reviewed the incidence and severity of potential interactions between prescription medicine and dietary supplements. Continue reading Risk of drug interactions with dietary supplements
Garlic and blood pressure control: Does study design matter?
Researchers at Radboud University Medical Centre, in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, believe that flawed study design may contribute to confusion on the value of garlic to control hypertension. Continue reading Garlic and blood pressure control: Does study design matter?
Herbal supplements: Caveat Emptor
Researchers at the University of Leeds, in Woodhouse, evaluated written information provided with commonly used herbal products in the UK in advance of a European Union Directive that tightens regulations for some herbal products, including requirements to provide safety information. Continue reading Herbal supplements: Caveat Emptor
Effects of herbals on warfarin therapy
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong, in China, studied the risk for an herbal:warfarin interaction in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Effects of herbals on warfarin therapy
Risk of death and the use of supplements
Researchers at the University of Washington, in Seattle, evaluated whether 13 vitamin and mineral supplements and glucosamine, chondroitin, saw palmetto, Ginkgo biloba, garlic, fish-oil, and fiber supplements were associated with total mortality.
The results with glucosamine and chondroitin are most interesting. Continue reading Risk of death and the use of supplements
CAM use among African American breast cancer survivors
Researchers in Boston and Washington, DC, determined the prevalence of multivitamins, folic acid, and herbal supplement use. Continue reading CAM use among African American breast cancer survivors
World’s first clinical trial
The website called Common Ground has an article about the Canadian healthcare system, CAM, and the Body Heals Conference, which will take place later this month.
As an intro, author Alan Cassels tells about the first clinical trial.
Continue reading World’s first clinical trial
Do we overhype drug-supplement interactions?
Real and hypothetical concerns exist.
Dr. Mark Moyad (photo), who is Director of Preventive and Alternative Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, puts it into perspective. Continue reading Do we overhype drug-supplement interactions?
Treating hypertension with time-released garlic tablets
Researchers from the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, in Moscow report that time-released tablets (Allicor) are more effective than regular garlic supplements (Kwai). Continue reading Treating hypertension with time-released garlic tablets
Warfarin and cranberry interaction
Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia investigated the possible impact of two commonly used herbal medicines, garlic and cranberry, on the anticoagulant, warfarin (Coumadin). Continue reading Warfarin and cranberry interaction
Growing evidence supports garlic to treat hepatopulmonary syndrome
It occurs in up to 20% of patients with cirrhosis of the liver and should be considered in anyone who develops difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
In 1992, researchers from the University of Florida published a report of a patient with hepatopulmonary syndrome who failed drug therapy, refused surgery, but improved while taking garlic supplements.
Here’s the latest study from the Medical College Calcutta, in India. Continue reading Growing evidence supports garlic to treat hepatopulmonary syndrome
Risk of taking herbals in people with heart disease
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Arizona collaborated to review the risks of herbal:drug interactions.
The abstract is a bit skimpy on details, but the American Pharmaceutical Association has a nice summary, which will be summarized further here. Continue reading Risk of taking herbals in people with heart disease
Functional foods and cardiovascular risk
Researchers from the University of Milano, Italy, list what we know. Continue reading Functional foods and cardiovascular risk
Drug-herbal interaction review
Prof. Ernst reviewed popular herbal medicines.
It’s a long list. Continue reading Drug-herbal interaction review
Garlic: Is it more than a food and a spice?
It’s one of the best-researched, best-selling herbal remedies. But what do we really know?
Researchers from the University of Naples Federico II, in Italy reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Garlic: Is it more than a food and a spice?
The risk of taking herbals by patients with heart disease
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and Scottsdale, Arizona reviewed the risks. Continue reading The risk of taking herbals by patients with heart disease
The growing incidence of drug-supplement interactions
The combined use of supplements with prescription and non-prescription drugs is increasing along with the potential for significant interactions.
Here’s the evidence. Continue reading The growing incidence of drug-supplement interactions
Treating kids with high cholesterol
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines for screening children for high cholesterol blood levels.
Now, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia have estimated the number that might need treatment. Continue reading Treating kids with high cholesterol