Physiological effects of γ-linolenic acid and sesamin on hepatic fatty acid synthesis and oxidation
Interrelated effects of γ-linolenic acid (GLA) and sesamin, a sesame lignan, on hepatic fatty acid synthesis and oxidation were examined.Rats were fed experimental diets supplemented with 0 or 2 g/kg sesamin (1:1 mixture of sesamin and episesamin), and containing 100 g/kg of either palm oil (saturated fat), safflower oil rich in linoleic acid or oil of evening primrose origin containing 43% GLA (GLA oil) for 18 d.In rats fed sesamin-free diets, GLA oil, compared with other oils, increased the activity and mRNA levels of various enzymes involved in fatty acid oxidation, except for some instances. (Source: The Journal of Nu...
Source: The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry - December 12, 2016 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Takashi Ide, Haruka Iwase, Saaya Amano, Saki Sunahara, Ayuka Tachihara, Minako Yagi, Tsuyoshi Watanabe Source Type: research
Local heat application for perimenstrual pain and related syndromes
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - August 7, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kazim Emre Karasahin, Ulas Fidan, Ferdi Kinci, Serkan Bodur Tags: Letter to Editor Source Type: research
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Atopic Dermatitis: An Evidence-Based Review
Conclusions
Careful review of the literature reveals several promising therapies in this domain; such findings may help direct further research that is necessary to bolster clinical recommendations for alternative or complementary treatments of AD. (Source: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology)
Source: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology - July 6, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Review of Anti-Inflammatory Herbal Medicines.
Authors: Ghasemian M, Owlia S, Owlia MB
Abstract
Medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites are progressively used in the treatment of diseases as a complementary medicine. Inflammation is a pathologic condition that includes a wide range of diseases such as rheumatic and immune-mediated conditions, diabetes, cardiovascular accident, and etcetera. We introduce some herbs which their anti-inflammatory effects have been evaluated in clinical and experimental studies. Curcuma longa, Zingiber officinale, Rosmarinus officinalis, Borago officinalis, evening primrose, and Devil's claw are some of the introd...
Source: Advances in Pharmacological Sciences - June 3, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Adv Pharmacol Sci Source Type: research
Erratum to: Vitamin D and Evening Primrose Oil Administration Improve Glycemia and Lipid Profiles in Women with Gestational Diabetes
(Source: Lipids)
Source: Lipids - March 3, 2016 Category: Lipidology Source Type: research
Vitamin D and Evening Primrose Oil Administration Improve Glycemia and Lipid Profiles in Women with Gestational Diabetes
This study was designed to evaluate the effects of vitamin D and EPO administration on insulin resistance and lipid concentrations among women with GDM. In this prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 60 participants with GDM were divided into 2 groups of either 1000 IU vitamin D3 and 1000 mg EPO or placebo for 6 weeks. At the beginning and end of the study, fasting blood samples were obtained from the participants to measure related variables. After 6 weeks of intervention, changes in fasting plasma glucose (−3.6 ± 7.5 vs. +1.5 ± 11.4 mg/dL, P = 0.04), serum insulin concentr...
Source: Lipids - January 19, 2016 Category: Lipidology Source Type: research
Evaluation of the effects of different supplementation on oxidative status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease. Reactive oxygen species have been considered as aggravating factors for autoimmune diseases. Fatty acids had been linked in reduction of various diseases by augment of their antioxidant potential and antiinflammatory mechanisms. The aim of this study was to assess the oxidative status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who used concentrated fish oil only or concentrated fish oil in combination with evening primrose oil in a period of 3 months. Subjects were divided into three groups. The group I consists of patients who had been taking o...
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - January 13, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Association of Expanded Disability Status Scale and Cytokines after Intervention with Co-supplemented Hemp Seed, Evening Primrose Oils and Hot-natured Diet in Multiple Sclerosis Patients(♦).
CONCLUSION: Our study shows that co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with hot-natured diet can have beneficial effects in improving clinical symptoms in relapsing remitting MS patients and significant correlation was found between EDSS and immunological findings.
PMID: 23678469 [PubMed] (Source: BioImpacts)
Source: BioImpacts - December 13, 2015 Category: Research Tags: Bioimpacts Source Type: research
Electropharmacogram of Sceletium tortuosum extract based on spectral local field power in conscious freely moving rats
Conclusion The combined results from the electropharmacograms and comparative discriminatory analyses suggest that Zembrin® has dose dependent activity, with potential applications as a cognitive function enhancer, as an antidepressant, and as an analgesic. Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - December 2, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Cervical Priming Prior to Operative Hysteroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing the Efficacy of Laminaria Versus Evening Primrose Oil (EPO)
To compare the ease of cervical dilatation to allow insertion of a 10-11 mm Hegar’s dilator prior to operative hysteroscopy with intravaginal EPO versus intracervical Laminaria. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - October 28, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: MLC Tanchoco, AS Aguilar Tags: Oral Presentation Source Type: research
Development and characterization of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) oil nanoemulsions
AbstractEvening primrose (Oenothera biennis L., Onagraceae) seeds oil has great economic importance due to its wide industrial application, mainly for medicines and nutraceutics. However, to our knowledge, it remains almost unexplored regarding development of innovative formulations, such as nanoemulsions. On the present study, required Hydroprophile–Lipophile Balance of evening primrose seeds oil was determined (HLB 12) and a stable nanoemulsion (Day 1: mean droplet size: 214.3 ± 0.69 nm, polydispersity index: 0.253 ± 0.012. Day 7: mean droplet size: 202.8 ± 0.23 nm, polydispersity index: 0.231 ± 0.008) was achieved...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia - October 27, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Use of Alternative Medications for Menopause-Related Symptoms in Three Major Ethnic Groups of Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
This cross-sectional study investigated the use of alternative medications to alleviate menopause-related symptoms among Malay, Chinese, and Indian women of Ipoh city. The prevalence, types, effectiveness, and associated factors were determined. The prevalence of alternative medication use was 41.4%. Evening primrose oil (EPO) was the most popular medication used (18.1%), followed by soy-based products (12.3%), green tea (6.8%), and gingko (5.8%). The medication was reported to be highly effective by 58.3% of soya bean diet users and 41.1% of EPO users. Significant variables associated with the use were Chinese or Indian e...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ohn Mar, S., Malhi, F., Syed Rahim, S. H., Chua, C. T., Sidhu, S. S., Sandheep, S. Tags: 46th APACPH Conference Supplement Source Type: research
Alteration of delta-6-desaturase (FADS2), secretory phospholipase-A2 (sPLA2) enzymes by Hot-nature diet with co-supplemented hemp seed, evening primrose oils intervention in multiple sclerosis patients.
CONCLUSION: The co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with Hot nature diet can have beneficial effects in improving clinical symptoms and signs in RRMS patients which were confirmed by regulation of surface-membrane enzymes.
PMID: 26365444 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - September 16, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rezapour-Firouzi S, Arefhosseini SR, Ebrahimi-Mamaghani M, Baradaran B, Sadeghihokmabad E, Mostafaei S, Torbati M, Chehreh M Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research
Tolerance to deer herbivory and resistance to insect herbivores in the common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Evolutionary Biology)
Source: Journal of Evolutionary Biology - September 1, 2015 Category: Biology Authors: Adriana Puentes, Marc T. J. Johnson Tags: Research Papers Source Type: research
Use of complementary and alternative medicines for menopausal symptoms in Australian women aged 40-65 years.
CONCLUSIONS: Australian women at midlife are using CAMs that are known to be ineffective for managing VMS. Health care providers need to be more involved in guiding women in the treatment of VMS and other menopausal symptoms. More judicious use of supplements such as fish oil and glucosamine, particularly by older women, is needed until their efficacy and safety profiles are better understood.
PMID: 26224187 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Medical Journal of Australia)
Source: Medical Journal of Australia - August 2, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Med J Aust Source Type: research
