Aspirin is one of the most widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the world (the main component is acetylsalicylic acid), with about 120 billion capsules sold worldwide every year, and there is a large amount of clinical evidence that it has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antiplatelet and other effects.
Where does aspirin come from?
Salicylic acid, the component of aspirin, is a polyphenolic compound in plants that regulates plant growth and protects against external
Evening primrose oil is best known for its applications such as atopic dermatitis, eczema and rheumatoid arthritis, and is also used for some women's health conditions, including breast pain, menopause, and premenstrual symptoms.
In empirical medicine, is the use of evening primrose oil really beneficial? Are there any side effects of evening primrose oil? See text analysis for details
What is evening primrose oil?
Evening primrose is a plant native to North America (now widely distributed
Capsaicin plays an important role in folk medicine, and in addition to being ingested from chili peppers (Tang Shinzi in Japanese), creams, lotions, and patches containing capsaicin are currently sold in many countries, usually without a prescription, and can be used to treat neurological and musculoskeletal pain.
In empirical medicine, what are the benefits and side effects of capsaicin, which will be detailed below
What is capsaicin?
Chili peppers (Tang spices) are widely used in food as
Betaine was first found in beetroot. This molecule is found in plants and animals and is a metabolite of choline and is believed to have: liver-protecting, metabolic, and cardioprotective effects.
What are the benefits of betaine in empirical medicine? Are there any side effects of betaine? See text analysis for details
What is betaine?
Betaine is a short-chain neutral amino acid derivative that is biologically active and has important physiological functions in the human body and was first
Taurine is the most abundant thiamine-containing acid in mammalian body tissues (roughly present in the brain, immune cells, retina and internal organs), regarded as a conditional essential amino acid, mainly involved in physiological functions are: cell osmotic pressure regulation, formation of bile salts, calcium flow regulation, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and stable cell membranes. Note 8
Although taurine is not necessary to make up protein, it can be required in large quantities under
Chromium is an important mineral trace element for the human body, and the main physiological mechanism is the cofactor in the formation of chromodulin (a type of protein), which can enhance the effect of insulin and promote the efficiency of blood sugar utilization
What is the benefit of chromium in empirical medicine? Are there any side effects of chromium supplements? See text analysis for details
What are the natural sources of chromium?
In nature, there are two main forms of chromium,
Tongkat Ali, also known as "Malaysian ginseng", is considered an adaptogen that helps fight stress and illness, improves physical strength, and is known as Malaysia's three national treasures along with bird's nest and tin.
In empirical medicine, what is the benefits of Tongkat Ali? Are there any side effects of Tongkat Ali? See text analysis for details.
What is Tongkat Ali?
Tongkat Ali (scientific name Eurycoma longifolia) is a tall, slender shrub-like tree that grows in sandy soils and c
Fisetin is a natural compound that has attracted widespread research interest in recent years and has strong anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antioxidant properties. The first separation from the Venetian sumac tree dates back to 1833.
What are the benefits of fisetin in empirical medicine? Are there any side effects of fisetin? See text analysis for details
What is fisetin?
Fisetin is a natural flavonoid (a secondary metabolite of plants) belonging to the same flavonol subgroup as querceti
NMN (Nicotinamide mononucleotide) is a direct precursor of NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, also known as Noga factor), and has been regarded as an emerging health ingredient in anti-aging in recent years
Other common NAD+ precursors are: nicotinic acid, Nicotinamide, Nicotinamide riboside
What are the benefits of NMN in empirical medicine? Are there any side effects of NMN? See discussed in the text for details
What is NMN?
NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) is one of the derivat
Chondroitin, also known as chondroitin sulfate, is an over-the-counter nutritional supplement consisting of sulfated glycosaminoglycans, a fundamental building block of the human cartilage molecule, and other compounds, such as glucosamine, that have been used in medicine for more than 40 years.
What are the benefits of using chondroitin in empirical medicine? Are there any side effects of chondroitin? See text analysis for details
What is Chondroitin?
Chondroitin (Chondroitin Sulfate) is t
