Acetyl-L-carnitine for Cardiovascular health, Diabetes & Kidney Disease
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that plays an important role in energy production in the body. Its primary function is to …
MOTS-C – Kidney Disease, Diabetes & Obesity
MOTS-C (mitochondrial open-reading-frame of the twelve S rRNA-C) is a recently discovered peptide that is believed to play a significant role in regulating metabolism and …
Niacinamide for High Blood Pressure & CVD
Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in many biological processes in the body. It …
Chrysanthemum & Its Role in Cardiovascular & Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are major health problems affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CVD …
Terminalia Arjuna & its Use in Cardiovascular & Kidney Disease
Terminalia arjuna & CKD Terminalia arjuna, also known as Arjuna, is a plant that is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments, including …
Nitric Oxide & Kidney Health
What is nitric oxide? Nitric oxide (NO) is a colourless gas that has been found to help dilate blood vessels and stimulate certain hormones such …
NAD & Kidney Disease
What is NAD or Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide? Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) plays a vital role in the process of energy metabolism and production and plays …
Vitamin K & D and Their Role in Cardiovascular & Kidney Disease
Both vitamins K and D are fat-soluble nutrients both of which play a role in calcium metabolism. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is widespread and has …
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & Renal Disease
An overall incidence and prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are expected as we see the prevalence of obesity and diabetes increase throughout the …
Chinese Rhubarb, Kidney Disease & Diabetes
Rheum palmatum (Chinese rhubarb) is a clump-forming perennial grown primarily for its huge dark green leaves. It looks great as an accent plant around borders …