Tag: natural products

Natural products, micronutrients, and nutraceuticals for the treatment of depression: A short review

This 2017 review article explores the potential of natural compounds, micronutrients, and nutraceuticals in managing depression. It highlights the limitations of conventional antidepressants, such as delayed onset and adverse effects, and discusses alternative treatments. The review examines various natural substances, including green tea catechins, anthocyanins, cocoa extracts, resveratrol, omega-3 fatty

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Betulin-betulinic acid natural product based analogs as anti-cancer agents

This article reviews the potential of betulin and its derivative betulinic acid, along with their analogs, as anti-cancer agents. The study highlights their mechanisms of action, including the induction of apoptosis, inhibition of tumor cell proliferation, and suppression of metastasis. It also explores the chemical modifications of these compounds to

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The Use of Natural Products for Preventing Cognitive Decline/Providing Neuroprotection

This systematic review examines the potential neuroprotective effects of plant-based therapies, such as Nigella sativa, Rosmarinus officinalis, Ginkgo biloba, and Melissa officinalis, in preventing and treating neurocognitive disorders. The review highlights the plants’ anticholinesterase, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative properties, which support cognitive function. The studies included in the review reported no

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