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Natural properties of lycopene and its application in medicine

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Sowińska M.
European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
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2021
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issue 2
170-173
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Introduction. The subject of the article is a chemical compound belonging to the carotenoid family, i.e. lycopene. Aim. The aim of this study was to describe interest among scientists regarding lycopene due to its unique properties, general availability and potential for wide application in medicine. Material and methods. This article is a review in which the properties of lycopene, its chemical structure and sources (especially in the form of tomato fruits and its products), as well as its important role and importance in medicine, is presented. Analysis of the literature. Lycopene is an interesting compound with interesting properties. It may prove to be an important and readily available means of preventing and fighting cancer (especially prostate cancer, uterine cancer and breast cancer). Additionally, lycopene can counteract cardiovascular diseases that are common nowadays. Conclusion. The data indicates increased number of papers regarding applications of lycopene in medicine.
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Silybum marianum – properties and application in medicine – a review

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Sowińska M., Szpunar M.
European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
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2022
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issue 3
266-271
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Introduction and aim. The subject of this article is milk thistle – a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Due to its properties, it has a beneficial effect on the functioning of important organs and systems of the human body. The aim of this paper was to review information on milk thistle, its use in medicine and the description of some of the chemical compounds due to which it owes its healing properties. Material and methods. The article is a review of the publicly available literature on milk thistle, the chemical composition of its compounds and its use in medicine. Analysis of the literature. Current information about Silybum marianum is presented. Conclusion. Milk thistle is a valuable medicinal plant due to the presence of numerous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. The benefits of supplementation with ingredients derived from milk thistle, their negligible interaction with other drugs and the lack of significant side effects, known so far, indicate that the plant described in the article can be a good medicine and a preventive measure against diseases affecting our society
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