Topic: A review of antioxidant function of ginseng
Description:
You should focus on a specific major health benefit attributed to the herb in question. Papers are to be based on an original up-to-date review of the current scientific literature and are expected to a have a clearly defined hypothesis or research question as a focal point. You are expected to make specific reference to primary scientific studies involving humans in addition to in vitro and animal (in vivo) studies.
Incorporated in your paper should be an answer to this question as it relates to the specific case: Is the human clinical and/or epidemiological data on the major health effect of this product consistent with the apparent mechanism of action proposed on the basis of in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies? If the existing data do not allow a definitive or complete answer to this question what lines of research or specific studies would be of highest priority.
Papers should be representative of the body of scientific literature on the topic, as well as current scientific knowledge, and be based on an original up-to-date review of the current scientific literature. If you cannot find some scientific studies, reviews and/or meta-analyses from 2013 and 2014 you should refocus your topic.
1. Emphasis should be placed on evaluating the methodological strengths and weaknesses of the scientific studies (particularly human studies) and data relevant to the topic of interest.
Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals
LIST OF HERBS FOR ASSIGNMENT:
1 Fenugreek
2 Turmeric
3 Ginseng
4 Ganoderma (Reishi)
5 Black Cohosh
6 Rhodiola
7 Green tea extract
8 Black currant
9 Guarana
10 Salacia reticulata
11 Olive leaf
12 Common sage
13 Withania somnifera
Written submission (1500 words, double- spaced) Essay format. Do not present data in a monograph format.
You should focus on a specific major health benefit attributed to the herb in question. Papers are to be based on an original up – to – date review of the curre nt scientific literature and are expected to a have a clearly defined hypothesis or research question as a focal point. You are expected to make specific reference to primary scientific studies involving humans in addition to in vitro and animal (in vivo) studies.
Incorporated in your paper should be an answer to this question as it relates to the specific case: Is the human clinical and/or epidemiological data on the major health effect of this product consistent with the apparent mechanism of action proposed on the basis of in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies ? If the existing data do not allow a definitive or complete answer to this question what lines of research or specific studies would be of highest priority.
Papers should be represe ntative of th e body of scientific literature on the topic , as well as current scientific knowledge, and be based on an original up- to – date review of the current scientific literature. If you cannot find some scientific studies, reviews and/or meta- analyses from 201 3 and 2014 you should refocus your topic.
Emphasis should be placed on evaluating the methodological strengths and weaknesses of the scientific studies (particularly human studies) and data relevant to the topic of interest.