Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to understand the sources and to encourage rigorous research in this new, yet ancient world of complementary and alternative medicine.Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine was founded in 2004 by Professor Edwin L. Cooper who served as the Editor-in-Chief of the journal between 2004 and 2010.The most recent Impact Factor for Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine is 2.964 according to 2010 Journal Citation Reports released by Thomson Reuters (ISI) in 2011.

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Evid Based Complement Alternat Med

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Fermented wheat germ extract (Avemar) in the treatment of cardiac remodeling and metabolic symptoms in rats

Avemar, a product of industrial fermentation of wheat germ with a standardized content of benzoquinone and plant flavonoids, has been tested as an anti-cancer and immunomodulatory dietary supplement. Proposed mechanisms include anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. This study has determined whether these actions of Avemar may also be useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

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