Lecture Notes: Analysis of Hemohim Supplement

Introduction

• Hemohim is a patented herbal product.
• Claimed Benefits:
  • Boosts the immune system.
  • Reduces inflammation.
  • Builds better blood cells.

Ingredients of Hemohim

• Contains moderate amounts of B vitamins and vitamin C.
• Proprietary blend comprising three herbal ingredients:
  • Angelica gigas (main component of the blend).

Research and Investigations

Angelica gigas Study

• Study Design: 3-month study with 100 participants.
• Intervention: 1000 mg of Angelica gigas vs. placebo.
• Results:
  • Significant reduction in triglyceride levels.
  • Reduction in very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (bad cholesterol).
  • Positive impact on heart disease risk factors.

Effects on Inflammation

• Hemohim reduces airway inflammation in mice exposed to cigarette smoke.
• Reduces inflammation in rats.

Effects on Cancer Treatment

• Enhances the cancer-killing effects of radiation therapy in mice with cancer.
• Mice subjected to radiation and given Hemohim showed better survival rates and immune cell functionality.

Effects on Immune System

• Protects immune systems in mice injected with chemotherapy drugs.
• Improves dendritic cell function in bone marrow, crucial for immune response.

Effects on Aging and Immunosenescence

• Study on Mice: Young and old mice involved.
• Older mice taking Hemohim showed:
  • Restoration of interleukin-12 production.
  • Correction of age-related cytokine production loss.
  • Improved natural killer cell activities.

Effects on Diabetes

• In mice with diabetes, Hemohim improved:
  • Blood sugar levels.
  • Insulin levels.
  • Preservation of insulin-producing beta cells.
• No human evidence yet.

Effects on Fat Storage

• Contains methyl gallate, which may inhibit fat storage in isolated cells.
• No evidence for weight loss in humans.

Human Studies

• Study by International Atomic Energy Agency
  • 38 sub-healthy volunteers with low white blood cell counts.
  • Dosage: 6 grams/day or 12 grams/day of Hemohim.
  • Results:
    • Improved natural killer cells in men, not women.
    • Improved cytokine levels.
    • No improvement in antioxidant status or glutathione levels.
  • Published in 2006, mostly in Korean, limited information on duration and effects on colds and flus.

Conclusion

• Majority of Hemohim research conducted on mice and isolated cells, not humans.
• More human studies needed to confirm effectiveness.
• Personal note from presenter: Skepticism about Hemohim's efficacy without more human data.

Presenter: Joe from supplementclarity.com Closing Remarks: Encouragement to explore personal opinions on the topic.