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Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2003;48(3):417-26.
Modulatory effects of selenium and zinc on the immune system.
Ferencik M, Ebringer L.
Institute of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Institute of Neuroimmunology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Almost all nutrients in the diet play a crucial role in maintaining an "optimal" immune response, and both insufficient and excessive intakes can have negative consequences on the immune status and susceptibility to a variety of pathogens. We summarize the evidence for the importance of two micronutrients, selenium and zinc, and describe the mechanisms through which they affect the immune status and other physiological functions. As a constituent of selenoproteins, selenium is needed for the proper functioning of neutrophils, macrophages, NK cells, T lymphocytes and some other immune mechanisms. Elevated selenium intake may be associated with reduced cancer risk and may alleviate other pathological conditions including oxidative stress and inflammation. Selenium appears to be a key nutrient in counteracting the development of virulence and inhibiting HIV progression to AIDS. It is required for sperm motility and may reduce the risk of miscarriage. Selenium deficiency has been linked to adverse mood states and some findings suggest that selenium deficiency may be a risk factor in cardiovascular diseases. Zinc is required as a catalytic, structural and regulatory ion for enzymes, proteins and transcription factors, and is thus a key trace element in many homeostatic mechanisms of the body, including immune responses. Low zinc ion bioavailability results in limited immunoresistance to infection in aging. Physiological supplementation of zinc for 1-2 months restores immune responses, reduces the incidence of infections and prolongs survival. However, in every single individual zinc supplementation of food should be adjusted to the particular zinc status in views of the great variability in habitat conditions, health status and dietary requirements.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12879758&dopt=Abstract [PubMed - in process]
Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2003;48(3):427-34.
Role of T cells in the adjuvant effect of Bacillus firmus on the immune system of mice: intranasal and intratracheal immunization study with ovalbumin.
Mlckova P, Cechova D, Maruskova L, Chalupna P, Novotna O, Prokesova L.
Institute of Immunology and Microbiology, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 128 00 Prague, Czechia.
Functions of T cells were determined after intranasal and intratracheal immunization of mice with ovalbumin (Ova) and Bacillus firmus (Bf), a Gram-positive nonpathogenic bacterium of the external environment, or delipidated Bf (dBf) as adjuvants, with the aim to elucidate the mechanism of support of Ova-specific antibody production caused by Bf that had been observed in an identical experiment. Neither Bf nor dBf in a mixture with Ova stimulated Ova-specific T-cell response tested as antigen-specific blast transformation. By contrast, a mild polyclonal stimulation was observed in splenocytes from mice given dBf. In vitro incubation of splenocytes with 100 micrograms (but not 10 micrograms) of Bf or dBf led to a highly significant inhibition of proliferation below the control level in all groups of animals. Supernatants of splenocyte cultures were further tested for cytokine production. IL-10 and IFN-gamma were released after in vitro challenge with dBf and in some cases also with Bf. Analysis of sera demonstrated that administration of Ova + adjuvant brought about an increase in anti-Ova IgG1, IgG2a and IgG2b whereas treatment with Ova alone caused a rise in IgG1 only. The role of Bf or dBf in the enhancement of antigen-specific antibody production could be in influencing macrophages and inducing cytokine milieu composed of IL-10, IFN-gamma and other factors that leads to a bystander stimulation of specifically activated Ova-B cell receptor (Ova-BCR)-bearing cells.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12879759&dopt=Abstract [PubMed - in process]
Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2003 Jan;109(1):7-14.
[Influence of family history of hypertension on blood pressure in young healthy men]
[Article in Polish]
Balwierz P, Grzeszczak W.
Katedra i Klinika Chorob Wewnetrznych, Diabetologii i Nefrologii w Zabrzu.
Hypertension belongs to the most frequent illnesses of circulatory system and in regard for its spread in population and great effects determines one of the most important medical, social and economical problems. In spite of turbulent progress which took place in diagnostic methods pathogenesis of primary hypertension still remains not fully detected. There are many proofs, that the important role plays here genetical factor. The purpose of these studies were to find answer the question, if young men age between 18-30 years with family medical hypertension history have a difference in middle systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure in comparison to coevals without familiar hypertension. Lipoid parameters such as: total cholesterol, and its fractions HDL and LDL and triglyceride were also studied to. In order to exclude some well-known factors but which have influence blood pressure of studies height, weight and body mass index were measured. All around a clock registration blood pressure was made by means of ERKA machine with frequency three times a hour in the daily activity (6 a.m.-10 p.m.) and one time a hour during the night (10 p.m.-6 a.m.), arranging in this way 57 time points (measuring points). Obtaining mean systolic, diastolic and mean BP were in reality higher in studying group (p < 0.05). As well as mean systolic, diastolic and mean BP as following time points in majority studies in all sort of BP were in reality higher in group with family hypertension history. Any major changes were obtained in instance of pulse amplitude, systolic, diastolic minimal and maximal blood pressure. Any major differences were observed in above described lipoid parameters. Height, weight, the body mass index establishing were almost the same (entrance examination). The following studies proved that in the age of 18-30 were strongly marked the differences in blood pressure. They are higher in young men with family hypertension history. It proves about undoubted genetical predisposition and contribution of this factor in pathogenesis of primary hypertension.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12879761&dopt=Abstract
Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2003 Jan;109(1):43-8.
[Plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide, cyclic 3'5'-guanosine monophosphate, endothelin 1, and noradrenaline in patients with chronic congestive heart failure]
[Article in Polish]
Salomon P, Przewlocka-Kosmala M, Orda A.
Katedra i Klinika Kardiologii AM we Wroclawiu.
Chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) is a complex clinical syndrome characterized by marked neurohormonal activation which may lead to further decompensation of the circulatory system. This study was undertaken to establish the role of certain hormones in pathogenesis of congestive heart failure. Plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), cyclic 3'5'-guanosine monophosphate (c-GMP), endothelin 1 (ET-1), and noradrenaline (NA) were examined in patients in patients with CHF and with decompensation of circulatory system. The survey was made in 92 patients with CHF, among them there were 42 females aged 50-76 years (mean 66 years) and 50 males aged 53-76 years (mean 68 years). All patients were divided into 3 groups according to NYHA classification. On admission blood samples were taken from all patients to determine plasma levels of BNP, c-GMP, ET-1, and NA. Then patients received captopril and furosemide. Next blood samples were taken between 5 and 7 day of the treatment, after entire remission symptoms of decompensation. Plasma levels of BNP, c-GMP, ET-1, and NA were estimated with radioimmunoassay. Our study showed that plasma levels of ET-1, BNP, c-GMP, and NA were increased in patients with CHF. 5-7 days of the treatment with ACE inhibitor and diuretic caused significant decrease of ET-1, BNP, and c-GMP levels, but did not influence NA plasma levels. Determination of ET-1, BNP, c-GMP, and NA plasma levels may be a noninvasive method useful in estimation of degree of CHF and efficacy of the treatment.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12879765&dopt=Abstract
Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2003 Feb;109(2):149-55.
[In Process Citation]
[Article in Polish]
Salomon P, Halawa B, Karolko B.
Katedra i Klinika Kardiologii AM we Wroclawiu.
Recent studies showed higher plasma levels of several cytokines, such as interleukines or tumour necrosis factor in patients with congestive heart failure. Cytokines play a very important role in pathogenesis of congestive heart failure, because they impair contractility of heart muscle and cause damage of endothelium and myocytes due to their proinflammatory effects. One of the treatment modalities of heart failure might be administration of drugs inhibiting production of cytokines. The study was undertaken to evaluate whether beneficial effects of amlodipine in congestive heart failure are due to inhibition of synthesis of cytokines. The plasma levels of interleukine 6 (IL-6), tumour necrosis factor (TNF-alpha), neuropeptide Y (NPY) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) were determined in patients with congestive heart failure (NYHA II and III) before and after 30 days of treatment with amlodipine. 40 patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) treated in the Department of Cardiology of Medical University in Wroclaw participated in this study. In all patients CHF developed in the course of ischaemic heart disease and coexisting hypertension. Patients were divided into 2 groups dependingly on the NYHA classification. The first group consisted of 24 patients in II NYHA class, the other one--of 16 patients in III NYHA class. At 8 am, on the second day after admission and before treatment with amlodipine blood samples were taken from examined patients to determine plasma levels of IL-6, TNF-alpha, NPY and ET-1. Then patients were administered amlodipine at the dose of 5-10 mg per day. The next blood samples were taken on 5th and 30th day of treatment. Plasma levels of TNF-alpha, IL-6, NPY and ET-1 were estimated with radioimmunoassay using Medgerix kits. Our findings showed that plasma levels of TNF-alpha, IL-6, NPY and ET-1 in patients with CHF are increased. 30-days treatment with amlodipine caused significant decrease of TNF-alpha and IL-6 levels, but did not influence the plasma levels of NPY and ET-1. Amlodipine causes improvement of circulatory efficiency assessed according to NYHA classification. Treatment with amlodipine may be an additional way of therapy in CHF.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12879778&dopt=Abstract [PubMed - in process]
Hair growth is a sophisticated biological process, which is still not thoroughly understood. A multitude of therapeutic measures, including drugs, surgery, and suppelements have been made available, and used. However, due to the diversity of the problems underlying hair loss, there is no single solution for all hair loss cases. Most of chemical drugs and hair transplantation surgeries are not free from varying degrees of undesirable side effects on health.
Hair Million is an alternative solution to cope with hair loss problems. Anecdotally, it shows prositive results and improvement especially for age-related hair thinning and hair loss for a fraction of people who take it. We do not know the mechanisms of action as to how Hair Million works to help stop hair loss, and promote hair growth.
We only know by anecdotal observations. There has been no clinical trials nor placebo controlled statistical analysis on the efficacy of Hair Million on hair loss and hair growth.
DHEA is a natural hormone, and it is produced in our body by the adrenal glands.
DHEA has been suggested to provide numerous potential benefits. DHEA (or dehydroepiandrosterone) is converted into androgens (male hormones)
or estrogens (female hormones) in the cells.
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