Wheat extract increases melanoma survival

Adjuvant fermented wheat germ extract (Avemar) nutraceutical improves survival of high-risk skin melanoma patients: a randomized, pilot, phase II clinical study with a 7-year follow-up. Demidov LV, Manziuk LV, Kharkevitch GY, Pirogova NA, Artamonova EV.Cancer Biother Radiopharm. Aug 2008;23(4):477-482. Background: Malignant melanoma usually has a poor prognosis. Even with current…

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Biological activities of chlorophyll derivatives

Chernomorsky, S., Segelman, A. New Jersey Medicine. 1988; 85(8): 669-73 Background Chlorophyll is generally regarded as a photosynthetic pigment present in green plants. This article reviews the anti-inflammatory, wound healing and malodour reducing properties of chlorophyll. In a study on embryonic hearts in mice, it was noted that growth occurred…

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Vaginal dystrophy – wheatgrass can assist

Use of phytostimolin vaginal cream and lavage in cervical dystrophy after dilatation and curettage of the cervix. Bottino. G. et al.  Minerva Ginecol. Mar 1991;43(3):123-5. (View abstract offsite) A group of Italian doctors in Turin performed a double-blind study on 60 women with vaginal dystrophy using a herbal cream that contained phytostimolin derived from…

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PSORIASIS: Wheatgrass extract recovers four advanced cases

About Psoriasis Psoriasis is a common skin condition worldwide. It is characterised by flaking, plaque (thickened skin) and itchiness, and can affect all ages. It is thought to be due to the body’s immune system attacking the skin and disrupting its normal functions – a so-called “auto-immune disease.” Psoriasis affects…

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