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Phytochemicals and age-related eye diseases

This review article explores the role of various phytochemicals in preventing and managing age-related eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Compounds such as lutein, zeaxanthin, green tea catechins, anthocyanins, resveratrol, and Ginkgo biloba are highlighted for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Evidence from observational and

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Effect of a Multi-Ingredient Based Food Supplement on Sexual Function in Women with Low Sexual Desire

This exploratory, prospective, non-controlled observational study assessed the efficacy of Libicare®, a multi-ingredient food supplement, in improving sexual function among 29 postmenopausal women aged 45–65 with low sexual desire (FSFI < 25.83). Participants consumed two tablets daily for two months. Libicare® contains extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum, Turnera diffusa, Tribulus terrestris,

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The Safety and Efficacy of Botanicals with Nootropic Effects

This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of various botanicals used as nootropics to improve cognitive function, mood, and memory. It highlights the cognitive benefits of Bacopa monnieri, Ginkgo biloba, Lemon balm, Sage, Spearmint, and Gotu kola, with Bacopa showing promise in enhancing memory, Ginkgo improving cognitive function, and

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Whole Plant Extracts for Neurocognitive Disorders: A Narrative Review of Neuropsychological and Preclinical Studies

This 2024 narrative review published in Nutrients explores the cognitive-enhancing effects of whole plant extracts—including Ginkgo biloba, Panax ginseng, Nigella sativa, and others—by evaluating both preclinical and clinical studies. The review found these botanicals significantly improve cognitive domains such as memory, learning, and visuospatial abilities through proposed mechanisms like antioxidant

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Ginkgo biloba normalises stress-elevated alterations in brain catecholamines, serotonin and plasma corticosterone levels

This study examined the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on stress-induced biochemical changes in rats, specifically focusing on alterations in brain neurotransmitters and plasma corticosterone levels. The results showed that Ginkgo biloba supplementation normalized elevated levels of norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and corticosterone induced by stress, suggesting its potential to counteract

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Hormesis Mediates Acquired Resilience: Using Plant-Derived Chemicals to Enhance Health

This review explores how plant-derived chemicals such as curcumin, ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, resveratrol, and green tea activate hormetic pathways, which enhance resilience against stressors and may help prevent and manage diseases like neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular conditions, and other age-related ailments. Hormesis involves a biphasic dose-response, where low doses of stressors

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Multi-target neuroprotective effects of herbal medicines for Alzheimer’s disease

This in vitro study examined the neuroprotective effects of seven traditional medicinal plants—Scutellaria baicalensis, Ginkgo biloba, Hypericum perforatum, Curcuma longa, Lavandula angustifolia, Trigonella foenum-graecum, and Rosmarinus officinalis—in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers evaluated antioxidant activity, enzyme inhibition related to neurodegeneration (notably GSK-3β), cytotoxicity in brain endothelial and motor neuron

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Ameliorative Effects of Phytomedicines on Alzheimer’s Patients

This review investigates the neuroprotective effects of six phytomedicines—Panax ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, Bacopa monnieri, Withania somnifera, Curcuma longa, and Lavandula angustifolia—against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study highlights how these plants and their active components can help reverse neurological changes in AD, such as amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, and improve

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Botanicals and phytochemicals active on cognitive decline: The clinical evidence

This review examines various botanicals and phytochemicals, such as Ginkgo biloba, resveratrol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, L-theanine, Bacopa monnieri, and curcumin, and their potential effects on cognitive decline. The compounds show promise in improving memory, supporting neuroprotection, and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, all of which may help manage cognitive impairment and related

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