Nutraceuticals for Metabolic Syndrome

Red ginseng oil (RGO) is extracted from ginseng roots that have been steamed and dried. It contains unsaturated fatty acids and lipophilic components.

RGO has antioxidant properties, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. It does this by scavenging free radicals and increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes.

RGO can help reduce inflammation by inhibiting the activity of AP-1 and NF-κB, which are key players in the inflammatory process.

Berberine is an alkaloid found in many plants. It has long been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for gastrointestinal issues.

Berberine has been recognized for its potential to help manage metabolic syndrome and improve cardiovascular health. It has been shown to lower blood sugar levels, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure.

Berberine lowers blood sugar levels by inhibiting the production of glucose in the liver, increasing glucose uptake by cells, and enhancing insulin sensitivity. It works similarly to the commonly used diabetes medication metformin.

Momordica charantia, also known as bitter melon, is a tropical plant used in traditional medicine. It contains various bioactive compounds, including momordicin, charantin, polypeptide-P (Poly-P), and vicine.

Momordica charantia has demonstrated potential benefits for metabolic health. It can help lower blood sugar by boosting insulin production and sensitivity, reducing glucose absorption, and mimicking the effects of insulin.

A natural compound found in plants, known to have various health benefits. It exhibits antioxidant, metabolic regulation, and antihypertensive effects, among others.

A pentacyclic triterpenoid compound found in the skin of fruits and herbs. It plays a significant role in regulating blood sugar levels and managing obesity by influencing lipid metabolism.

A traditional Chinese food product made by fermenting rice with a specific fungus. It contains Monacolin K, a substance chemically identical to lovastatin, that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, lowering cholesterol levels.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids found in various sources like oily fish and krill oil. They are known for their lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and glucose tolerance effects.

A type of apple with a high content of polyphenols, particularly catechins. These apples exhibit strong hypolipidemic action by influencing cholesterol levels.

Plant compounds that compete with dietary cholesterol for absorption in the intestines. They are often used to manage moderate to high cholesterol levels.

A compound found in Butterbur. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory effects, inhibiting the COX-2 enzyme and the L-type voltage-gated calcium channels.

A vitamin that plays a critical role in mitochondrial energy metabolism. It contributes to the regulation of energy production in cells.

A compound found in Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort), commonly used for depression. It exhibits MAO inhibition, mild serotonin reuptake inhibition, and influences other neurotransmitters.

A compound found in saffron, known for its anxiolytic and antidepressant properties. It exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, serotoninergic, and neuroprotective actions.

Berberine works like metformin, a common diabetes drug, by controlling blood sugar levels through inhibiting glucose production, enhancing glucose uptake, and improving insulin sensitivity.

Momordica charantia helps regulate blood sugar by boosting insulin production and sensitivity, reducing glucose absorption, and mimicking the effects of insulin.

This plant, known as the "sugar destroyer", is native to India and Africa and contains compounds that affect blood sugar levels and lipid metabolism.

Gymnema Sylvestre helps manage blood sugar levels by inhibiting sweetness perception, reducing glucose absorption, and enhancing insulin activity.

A natural polyphenolic compound found in plants, known for its defense mechanism and potential health benefits. It gained attention for its ability to reduce heart disease risk even with a high-fat diet, a phenomenon called the "French Paradox".

A pentacyclic triterpenoid compound found in the skin of fruits and certain herbs. It plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels and managing obesity by influencing lipid metabolism.

A traditional Chinese food product made by fermenting rice with a specific fungus. It contains Monacolin K, which is chemically identical to lovastatin and lowers cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids found in various sources like oily fish and krill oil. They're known for their lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and glucose tolerance effects.

A type of apple with a high content of polyphenols, particularly catechins. These apples exhibit strong hypolipidemic action by influencing cholesterol levels.

Plant compounds that compete with dietary cholesterol for absorption in the intestines. They're often used to manage moderate to high cholesterol levels.

A compound found in Butterbur, which exhibits anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory effects. It inhibits the COX-2 enzyme and the L-type voltage-gated calcium channels.

A vitamin crucial for mitochondrial energy metabolism. It plays a vital role in regulating energy production within cells.

A compound found in Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort), commonly used for depression. It exhibits MAO inhibition, mild serotonin reuptake inhibition, and other neurotransmitter modulation.

A compound found in saffron, known for its anxiolytic and antidepressant properties. It exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, serotoninergic, and neuroprotective actions.