Propolis in the management of cardiovascular disease

VP Chavda, S Vuppu, PC Balar, T Mishra… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Propolis is a resinous compound that is obtained from honey bees. It consists of
numerous chemical constituents that impart different therapeutic action. The heart is the core …

The effects of propolis supplementation on high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein, testosterone hormone, and metabolic profile in women with polycystic ovary syndrome …

E Abbasi, M Bagherniya, D Soleimani… - Phytotherapy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
One of the most prevalent ovulation disorders is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
According to the anti‐inflammatory and beneficial effects of propolis, this triple‐blind …

Impact of calcium channel blockers and angiotensin receptor blockers on hematological parameters in type 2 diabetic patients

GM Ahmed, MN Abed, FA Alassaf - Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of …, 2024 - Springer
Antihypertensive medications have been associated with a reduction in hemoglobin (Hb)
levels, leading to clinically significant anemia. We aimed to provide valuable insights into the …

Effect of propolis on mood, quality of life, and metabolic profiles in subjects with metabolic syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

SS Sajjadi, M Bagherniya, D Soleimani, M Siavash… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Metabolic syndrome (MeS) is a common multifaceted disorder. Plants contain antioxidant
bioactive compounds, which are beneficial to improve the health condition of patients with …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the Interplay between Vitamin D, Insulin Resistance, Obesity and Skeletal Health

MN Abed, FA Alassaf, ME Qazzaz - Journal of Bone Metabolism, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Vitamin D (ViD), plays an important role in calcium absorption and bone mineralization, is
associated with bone mineral density. Severe deficiency in ViD has long been linked to …

[PDF][PDF] Beyond blood sugar: exploring the anti-inflammatory frontier of antidiabetic medications to alleviate diabetic complications

KA Hadid, FA Alassaf, MN Abed - Romanian Journal of Medical …, 2024 - rjmp.com.ro
Background and objective. Inflammation is closely correlated with diabetes and diabetic
complications. Research has shown that individuals with diabetes exhibit an upregulation of …

Mechanisms and linkage of insulin signaling, resistance, and inflammation

FA Alassaf, MN Abed - Iraqi Journal of Pharmacy, 2024 - mosuljournals.com
Background: Chronic inflammation is responsible for low insulin sensitivity, making obesity a
major risk factor for developing insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and metabolic …

[PDF][PDF] Adulteration of hypoglycemic products: the silent threat

RI Alnaser, F Alassaf, MN Abed - Rom J Med Pract, 2023 - rjmp.com.ro
Background. The growing tendency toward the adulteration of hypoglycemic products in the
market to increase the seller's profits, the increased promotions of such products by …

Effects of bee propolis on thyroid function tests in healthy volunteers

FA Alassaf, ME Qazzaz, M Alfahad, MN Abed… - Tropical Journal of …, 2021 - ajol.info
Purpose: The current study investigates the effects of bee propolis as a dietary supplement
on thyroid function in healthy individuals. Methods: Sixty-nine apparently healthy subjects of …

Assessment of Insulin Resistance, Oxidative Stress, and Liver Function in Type 2 Diabetic Patients on Dapagliflozin

KA Hadid, FA Alassaf, MN Abed, MH Alsaaty - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Purpose Investigation of the effect of dapagliflozin, on insulin resistance (InRs), glycemic
control, oxidative stress (OS), and liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) …