Introduction Intake of broccoli sprouts, a rich source of the glucosinolate glucoraphanin, has been associated with decreased incidence, multiplicity, and tumor growth in animal cancer models.1-3 In 1992, Paul Talalay, MD, and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University identified the isothiocyanate, sulforaphane, a biologically active metabolite of glucoraphanin, as the compound in broccoli respons...

Opportunistic fungal and parasitic infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Although these infections can affect both immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals, HIV-infected patients and stem cell transplant recipients are at special risk. Although several therapeutic options exist to treat these infections, drug resistance is becoming an increasing issue which shou...

Introduction Bacopa monniera, also referred to as Bacopa monnieri, Herpestis monniera, water hyssop, and “Brahmi,” has been used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for centuries. Traditionally, it was used as a brain tonic to enhance memory development, learning, and concentration, and to provide relief to patients with anxiety or epileptic disorders. The plant has also been used in India and ...

Picrorhiza kurroa Introduction Picrorhiza kurroa is a well-known herb in the Ayurvedic system of medicine and has traditionally been used to treat disorders of the liver and upper respiratory tract, reduce fevers, and to treat dyspepsia, chronic diarrhea, and scorpion sting. It is a small perennial herb from the Scrophulariaceae family, found in the Himalayan region growing at elevations of 3,0...

Ovarian cancer is a relatively infrequent malignancy, but it is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related mortality in American women. The initial diagnosis of ovarian cancer is usually made when the disease is at an advanced stage. Although advanced ovarian cancer is characteristically sensitive to initial surgical debulking followed by platinum-based combination chemotherapy, it is rarely cur...

Introduction Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a compound found in high concentrations in Brassica family vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. As a nutritional supplement, I3C has received attention in recent years as a promising preventive and treatment agent for breast and other types of cancers, and may have beneficial effect in the management of Herpes simple...

Introduction Calcium-D-glucarate is the calcium salt of D-glucaric acid, a substance produced naturally in small amounts by mammals, including humans. Glucaric acid is also found in many fruits and vegetables with the highest concentrations to be found in oranges, apples, grapefruit, and cruciferous vegetables. Oral supplementation of calcium-Dglucarate has been shown to inhibit beta-glucuronid...

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