article thumbnail

11 benefits of black seed oil

The Checkup by Singlecare

Scientific studies have confirmed that thymoquinone, a compound found in black seed oil, is packed with antioxidants , along with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activity. However, thymoquinone , the active compound in the black cumin seed, has been shown to reduce the growth of certain cancer cells.

article thumbnail

Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

The availability of oral chemotherapy treatments would provide stomach cancer patients with the option of more efficacious drugs with improved tolerability in a more convenient dosage format” The poor clinical outcomes of stomach cancer make it a key target for drug development.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

14 remedies to get rid of congestion

The Checkup by Singlecare

Supplement with turmeric Curcumin is the main compound of the herb turmeric, and according to Dr. Garcia-Ibáñez, it works as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. If you go the latter route, the recommended dosage is 500 mg two to three times daily for one to two weeks before you’ll be exposed to allergens.

article thumbnail

Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. Curcumin is the active component in turmeric.

Dosage 98
article thumbnail

Top Performing Drug of 2021 - Trulicity (February Edition)

PharmaShots

Active Ingredient: dulaglutide Dosage Forms & Strengths: Injection: 0.75 In the US, Trulicity is protected by a compound patent (2027) and by biologics data protection (2026). million patients’ journeys with type 2 diabetes since 2014. mL, 3 mg/0.5 Trulicity has been a part of over 2.8

article thumbnail

Contamination Trends & Proposed Solutions

ISPE

5 , 8 Compounding pharmacies were commonly mentioned as sources of microbial cross-contamination, especially in the US. 9 , 15 This has led to compounding pharmacies completing high-volume activities such as mass repackaging, thereby increasing the risk of cross-contamination. Compounding Pharmacies: Who Is in Charge?”

article thumbnail

NAC for Thyroid Antibody Reduction, Detoxification and Gut Health

The Thyroid Pharmacist

A study in 2014 investigated NAC’s effectiveness in preventing the formation of biofilms, as well as in the destruction of existing ones. As individual needs may vary, I highly recommend working with a healthcare practitioner to determine optimal dosages for your condition. 2014 Oct;18(19):2942-8. [20] Amino Acids.

FDA 98