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ReviewInflammopharmacology2025

Natural products and nutraceuticals in the management of chronic inflammatory diseases: efficacy, mechanisms, and comparative insights.

Polu Picheswara Rao

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Review in Inflammopharmacology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Polu Picheswara RaoDepartment of Intellectual Property Rights, Research and Development Cell, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi Grand Trunk Rd, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India. kapil01pharm@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3280-919X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic inflammatory diseases represent a significant global health burden, driving increased exploration of natural products and nutraceuticals as complementary or alternative therapeutic options. This review provides a comprehensive evaluation of the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which natural compounds modulate inflammatory pathways, focusing on their antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory effects distinct from conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Drawing on evidence from recent clinical trials and preclinical animal studies, we examine their therapeutic potential across diverse inflammatory conditions including gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic diseases, neuroinflammation, and inflammation-associated muscle dysfunction related to aging and injury. The article critically compares the efficacy and safety profiles of natural agents with established pharmacological therapies, emphasizing advantages and limitations supported by current data. Furthermore, regulatory considerations, challenges in standardization, and quality control issues surrounding natural products are discussed, alongside their integration into personalized treatment regimens. By highlighting gaps in knowledge and emerging avenues for research, such as discovery of novel bioactive compounds and improved clinical trial designs, this review aims to guide future investigations and clinical application. Overall, the synthesis offers valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers seeking innovative and safe anti-inflammatory strategies grounded in natural product research.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsBiological ProductsDietary SupplementsInflammationAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalAntioxidantsChronic DiseaseHumansAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalAntioxidantsBiological ProductsAnti-inflammatory mechanismsChronic inflammationComparative efficacyIntegrative medicineNatural productsNutraceuticals

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PMID40960578

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