biochemical effects of some nourishing herbs

[Guest guest]

Interesting article and I am glad the topic is being discussed. The premise

of the article is based on assumptions according to the author if I read it

correctly, and if the assumptions they suggest are true, I believe there are

better ways of tonifying yang.

 

Although the efficiency of ATP production can be improved over time by

protecting the mitochondria from oxidative damage (and this is a very

important activity), we can improve ATP production quicker and to a greater

degree by

supplying specific kreb cycle nutrients or by using nutrients that transport

fatty acids to the mitochondria.

 

Anybody aware of articles that discuss kreb cycle enhancement through

Chinese herbology?

 

Are the authors on the list?

 

Chris Allison

 

 

 

 

 

In a message dated 3/28/2007 2:06:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,

tom.verhaeghe writes:

 

_http://www.cmjournahttp://www.cmjhttp:_

(http://www.cmjournal.org/content/2/1/3) (free access)

 

Enhancement of ATP generation capacity, antioxidant activity and

immunomodulatory activities by Chinese Yang and Yin tonifying herbs

Kam Ming Ko and Hoi Yan Leung

 

2007, 2:3 doi:10.1186/Chinese MeChin

 

 

Published 27 March 2007

 

 

Abstract (provisional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

http://www.cmjournal.org/content/2/1/3 (free access)

 

Enhancement of ATP generation capacity, antioxidant activity and

immunomodulatory activities by Chinese Yang and Yin tonifying herbs

Kam Ming Ko and Hoi Yan Leung

 

2007, 2:3 doi:10.1186/1749-8546-2-3

 

 

Published 27 March 2007

 

 

Abstract (provisional)

 

 

Chinese tonifying herbs such as Herba Cistanche, Ganoderma and Cordyceps,

which possess antioxidant and/or immunomodulatory activities, can be useful

in the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases.

Pharmacological studies on Yang and Yin tonifying herbs suggest that Yang

tonifying herbs stimulate mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

generation, presumably through the intermediacy of reactive oxidant species,

leading to the enhancement of cellular/mitochondrial antioxidant status.

Yin tonifying herbs, however, apart from possessing antioxidant properties,

exert mainly immunomodulatory functions that may boost a weak immune system

and may also suppress overreactive immune responses. The abilities of Yang

and Yin Chinese tonifying herbs to enhance ATP generation and to exhibit

antioxidant and/or immunomodulatory actions are the pharmacological basis

for their beneficial effects on the retardation of aging.

 

Acupunctuurpraktijk Tom Verhaeghe

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