Maria Luz Fernandez

Curcumin as a Bioactive Component

Siqi Hu & Maria Luz Fernandez · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Curcumin, a bioactive polyphenol found in the plant Curcuma longa is a natural supplement available worldwide. Curcumin has been recognized for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for a number of years. Further, its therapeutic potential has been demonstrated in ani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28370

A Mediterranean Low-Glycemic-Load Diet alone or in Combination with a Medical Food Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Reduces Inflammation in Women with Metabolic Syndrome

Jennifer L. Jones, Daniela Ackermann, Jacqueline Barona, Mariana Calle, Catherine Andersen, Jung Eun Kim, Jeff S. Volek, Mark McIntosh, Wadie Najm, Robert H. Lerman & Maria Luz Fernandez · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2011

Aim: To determine the effects of a Mediterranean-style low-glycemic load diet alone or in combination with a medical food (MF) on insulin resistance and inflammation in women with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Study design: Two groups, Parallel study with control. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2011/541