Zyflamend is a combination of several herbal extracts. Unlike many herbal products on the market, the makers have actually gone through the trouble of conducting tests on this product. It is not easy to do such studies because they take a lot of time and planning, and they cost a lot. Some of the early research has shown promising results. Until several long term human studies are done, we won't know what kind of an effect a Zyflamend supplement will have on human health and disease.
  
Prostate gland studies
In vitro studies shows it suppresses the growth of prostate cancer cells and induces prostate cancer cells to self-destruct via a process called apoptosis. Zyflamend has the ability, in culture at least, to reduce prostate cancer cell growth. But, will the same benefit occur in humans when it is taken as a supplement? I don't know.

Anti-inflammatory
This herbal blend also has some anti-inflammatory potential.

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This product contains the following herbs: Basil, Turmeric, Ginger, Green tea, Rosemary, Hu Zhang, Barberry, Oregano, and Scullcap.




 

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This product has the following phytonutrient ingredients:
This polyherbal preparation was designed based on constituents that exhibit antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiangiogenic, and apoptotic activities through mechanisms that are not yet well defined.

Basil (Ocimum sanctum) contains ursolic acid, which may enhances detoxification and support the inflammation response.

Turmeric is a unique curcumin phytonutrient complex that may have additional benefit when combined with green tea polyphenols.

Ginger extract offers numerous beneficial constituents.

Green tea has potent polyphenols and has been praised highly by scientists and the media.

Rosemary herb is starting to become more popular.

Hu Zhang: (Polygonum cuspidatum) is an herb that has one of the richest known content of resveratrol, a compound that has been found in rodents to have potential anti-aging properties.

Chinese Goldthread or Barberry has a unique berberine phytonutrient complex, naturally supports the inflammation response system.*

Oregano is a source of large number of compounds that promote a healthy inflammatory response.

Scutellaria: scullcap: Unique baicalin phytonutrient complex, naturally supports healthy inflammatory responses.

Animal study, benefit for oral cancer
The herbs in Zyflamend have anti oral cancer potential. A rodent study done in 2008 shows possible benefits of this supplement against oral cancer.

Zyflamend reduces LTB4 formation and prevents oral carcinogenesis in a 7,12-dimethylbenz[alpha]anthracene (DMBA)-induced hamster cheek pouch model.
Carcinogenesis. 2008. Department of Experimental Therapeutics The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Aberrant arachidonic acid metabolism, especially altered cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase (LOX) activities, has been associated with chronic inflammation as well as carcinogenesis in human oral cavity tissues. Here, we examined the effect of Zyflamend, a product containing 10 concentrated herbal extracts, on development of 7,12-dimethylbenz[alpha]anthracene (DMBA)-induced inflammation and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Our study suggests that this herbal combination might prevent oral carcinogenesis at the post-initiation stage.

Prostate cancer
The influence of Zyflamend on prostate cancer is not fully known in humans since in order to find out for sure, Zyflamend would need to be given for at least 10 years to a group of older men and compared to another group given placebo pills. Since no such study has been done, no one knows for sure but early results look promising.

Zyflamend in men with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia: results of a phase I clinical trial.
J Soc Integr Oncol. 2009. Department of Urology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.
Subjects diagnosed with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) at biopsy are at increased risk for developing prostate cancer (CaP). A prospective clinical trial was done to determine the safety and tolerability of a novel herbal amalgam, Zyflamend (New Chapter, Inc., Brattleboro, VT), with various dietary supplements in subjects with HGPIN. Men ages 40 to 75 years with HGPIN were eligible. Subjects were evaluated for 18 months. Every 3 months, standard blood chemistries and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) were monitored. Rebiopsy was done every 6 months. Tissue was evaluated for HGPIN or prostate cancer and stained for cyclooxygenase-2, nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB), interleukin-6, and thromboxane. The mean PSA level was 6 ng/mL. Side effects, when present, were mild and gastrointestinal in nature. There were no reported serious adverse events or toxicities. No significant changes in blood chemistries, testosterone, or cardiac function were noted. Forty-eight percent of subjects demonstrated a 25 to 50% decrease in PSA after 18 months. Of subjects who had the 18-month biopsy, 60% (9 of 15) had benign tissue, 26% (4 of 15) had HGPIN in one core, and 13% (2 of 15) had CaP at 18 months. A reduction in serum C-reactive protein was observed. Immunoreactive staining demonstrated a reduction in NF-kappaB in the 18-month samples. Zyflamend alone and in combination with various dietary supplements is associated with minimal toxicity and no serious adverse events when administered orally for 18 months.

In vitro study
In the laboratory, Zyflamend decreases COX-1 and COX-2 enzyme activity. Nutrition and Cancer, 2005.
Zyflamend suppresses osteoclastogenesis, inhibits invasion, and potentiates cytotoxicity through down-regulation of NF-kappa B activation and NF-kappa B-regulated gene products. Nutrition and Cancer. 2007.

Zyflamend side effects, safety, risk
No major serious Zyflamend side effects have been reported in the medical literature as of 2010. It is possible that certain individuals may have an allergy to one or more of the components of this product. It is always a good idea, when taking a new product, to start with the lowest dose.

I had to stop taking Zyflamend because I determined that it causes diarrhea. It's not the turmeric, as I switched to your turmeric product without problems. My chiropractor and nutritional advisor and I have puzzled over this. Inflammation is a problem for me. It took about two weeks for us to determine that among the supplements I was taking (for h. pylori infection), something in the product was causing me to have loose stools within a few hours of taking it. After an 8 month hiatus I decided to try it again, taking one softgel, with food. I was on the toilet within an hour.
    This is the first report we have heard about Zyflamend side effects.

I was reviewing the information about Zyflamend on your website and wanted to write regarding the side effects I experienced. After about a month of taking it as directed, two times daily with food, I developed a severe case of diarrhea. For some time leading up to the most severe -- food in, food out w/i an hour -- I had increasingly soft stools and gurgling intestines. I didn't feel sick or anything else unusual, so I just thought it was a virus. Eventually, I went to the emergency room and none of the blood tests, urinalysis or fecal analysis indicated an infection of any sort. The ER doctor suggested I stop taking all supplements, which I did, and the diarrhea ceased in within a few days. It has been two months since then, and I decided to go ahead and try taking the Zyflamend again to see if it was the cause of the diarrhea. Unfortunately, after just a couple of days, I started experiencing loose stools and intestinal gurgling again, which will most likely lead to the diarrhea if I continue. I don't know which of the ingredients in the product cause the problem for me, but I am disappointed that I cannot take such a promising product for the inflammation in my joints.
    Interesting. This is the second report of Zyflamend side effects of diarrhea. 2008.

I just read your page and noticed two people got loose bowels from it. I have been taking it for about a month and have gotten loose bowels too. I am so disappointed because it was really helping my pain. I take it for thoracic outlet syndrome in both my arms. I could hardly get my coat on because of the pain. Some one said to take fish oil but that lowers blood pressure and I have very low blood pressure so I'm scared to take that.

i have had bouts of diarrhea with no known cause. i began to realize that it seemed to be associated with the Zyflamend. i did several trials of not taking it and taking it. it became obvious that it was the supplement. 2009.

New Chapter Zyflamend research study results
Zyflamend, a Polyherbal Preparation, Inhibits Invasion, Suppresses Osteoclastogenesis, and Potentiates Apoptosis Through Down-Regulation of NF-kappa B Activation and NF-kappa B-Regulated Gene Products.
Nutr Cancer. 2007. Cytokine Research Laboratory, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Zyflamend, a polyherbal preparation, was designed based on constituents that exhibit antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiangiogenic, and apoptotic activities through a mechanism that is not well defined. Because the nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB has been shown to regulate proliferation, invasion, and metastasis of tumor cells, we postulated that this herbal formula modulates the activity of NF-kappa B. To test this hypothesis, we examined the effect of this preparation on NF-kappaB and NF-kappaB-regulated gene products. We found that Zyflamend inhibited receptor activator of NF-kappa B ligand-induced osteoclastogenesis, suppressed tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-induced invasion, and potentiated the cytotoxicity induced by TNF and chemotherapeutic agents, all of which are known to require NF-kappa B activation. Overall, our results indicate that Zyflamend suppresses osteoclastogenesis, inhibits invasion, and potentiates cytotoxicity through down-regulation of NF-kappa B activation and NF-kappa B-regulated gene products.

Zyflamend, a unique herbal preparation with nonselective COX inhibitory activity, induces apoptosis of prostate cancer cells that lack COX-2 expression.
Nutr Cancer. 2005. Department of Urology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
Zyflamend inhibited both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymatic activities, suppressed cell growth, and induced apoptosis in LNCaP cells.

Questions:
Q. Can Zyflamend supplement be taken daily forever?
   A. It's difficult to know since long term human trials have not been done. The herbs in this product appear to have health promoting potential, but to be cautious, we suggest taking breaks from use, although there are no accepted guidelines on how often and how long these breaks should be.

Q. I read that Zyflamend is a Cox inhibitor. Is that true?
   A. One laboratory study has shown that the herbs in Zyflamend inhibited both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymatic activities, suppressed cell growth, and induced apoptosis in prostate cancer cells. Whether these same benefits would occur if humans ingested this supplement for prolonged periods is not known at this time.

Q. Am considering taking either serrapeptase or Zyflamend for inflammation reduction and prostate wellbeing. Do you have any comparative research analyzing these two herbal products? Serrapetase and Zyflamend both seem fairly similar in their performance.
   A. There is very little human research regarding either one, and we have not come across any evaluative studies comparing the two.

Q. I am currently breastfeeding and am wondering if any info is available on the safety of taking Zyflamend 120 while nursing.
   A. Many of the herbs in Zyflamend are healthy herbs that are normally found in the kitchen, however we have not seen any specific research with the use of Zyflamend and breastfeeding. We have no reason to suspect any untoward reaction would occur but we can't be 100 percent sure.

Q. I understand it is being promoted, what inflammatory conditions would it be useful for? I am a naturopathic doctor and would like to use New Chapter Zyflamend for certain patients who may benefit from this product.
   A. It is quite likely that Zyflamend may be of benefit in certain medical conditions due to a wonderful mix of natural herbs it contains, however such human research is not available for us to make any definitive statements at this time.

Q. Would Zyflamend be detrimental to someone with cirrhosis?
   A. We have not seen any studies in regards to cirrhosis or liver enzymes.

I am the medical director of an integrative healing center at a major university. I wanted to let you know about a study. Here is the press release from 2005. "Data from the Columbia University Department of Urology demonstrates that Zyflamend, a unique herbal extract preparation, suppresses the growth of prostate cancer cells and induces prostate cancer cells to self-destruct via a process called “apoptosis.” The data, published in the October edition of Nutrition and Cancer, showed Zyflamend, a patented formulation from New Chapter, has the ability, in vitro, to reduce prostate cancer cell proliferation by as much as 78 percent and to induce cancer cell death or apoptosis. The research confirms Zyflamend has COX-1 and COX-2 anti-inflammatory effects, although its anti-cancer effects against prostate cancer were independent of COX-2 inhibition, supporting the postulation that some prostate cancer cells are not affected by COX-2 inflammation. Based on this research, Zyflamend shows value in early therapy for prostate cancer patients. On the strength of this laboratory research, Columbia University’s Department of Urology has commenced a Phase 1 human clinical trial testing Zyflamend ability to prevent prostate cancer in patients with prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN)."

While there are benefits to inhibiting cox enzymes, these same enzymes perform important functions in the body. In the kidneys they produce prostaglandins like pge 2 that maintain renal hemodynamcis. NSAIDS are toxic to kidneys because they interfere with these same prostaglandins. Is Zyflamend safe for the kidneys? It is interesting to note that people also suffer from ulcers from NSAID use, but don't seem to with Zyflamend.
   Not enough human research has been done with Zyflamend to determine its long term benefits and side effects. There are many herbs in Zyflamend and each herb has many compounds which all work in different ways rather that strictly as COX-2 inhibiting enzymes. Therefore, the effects of the herbs in Zyflamend supplements are not the same as taking a medication that is purely a COX-2 inhibitor.

My husband has costochondritis and his doctor recommended him to take glucosamine with chondroitin for 3 months then stop the treatment for a month and then start it for another 3 months until 1 year, he already took it for the first 3 months, the pain comes and goes several time per week. I read about Zyflamend in a magazine, do you think that it can work for my husband? I'm really stress about this thing because of the place of the pain, we been several times in the emergency room of the Hospital thinking that it my be his heart and after been with a cardiologist, a gastroenterologist, even a pediatrician! and after all the test and studies you can imagine, they all end in that conclusion.
   It is impossible for us to predict whether Zyflamend will help with your husband but we wish him well. We have not come across any human research with the use of Zyflamend for costochondritis as of August 2008.

I noticed a reader asked you a question about taking resveratrol with Zyflamend, I would just like to point out that according to newchapter.com's website that Zyflamend contains Hu Zhang (Polygonum cuspidatum) (root and rhizome) yielding 6.4mg of resveratrol in its formula, so my guess is that taking resveratrol with Zyflamend wouldn't hurt (but then again I'm not a doctor).
    The amount of resveratrol in this formula is not high compared to a capsule of resveratrol sold by itself. I don't know what the long term effects would be if both are combined on a daily basis.

I recently came upon Zyflamend. It seemed to be a wonderful medicine for inflammation for my aches and pains but before I took it, I did some research on it because I have the Long QT syndrome and many medicine and even supplements have the potential to prolong the QT interval. Could you tell me if berberine is beneficial or on the contrary would have an adverse effect on the heart, prolonging the QT interval?
    I have not seen such studies, plus the amount of berberine in this product is not too high. Some of the other herbs in the product, or the combination, may have an influence on heart rhythm but little research is available to know much in detail.

I am a 61 y/o white female with some general inflammation, and specifically in certain joints (bone spurs in both knees). It has become increasingly difficult for me to walk without pain. I was recently advised by someone in a health food store to take an herbal supplement called Zyflamend. After some online research, I discovered that there may be some contraindications for people taking certain prescription medications but could not find any specific reference as to which medications were involved. I currently take Lisiniprol for high blood pressure and Zetia for slightly elevated cholesterol (I was unable to continue taking any of the more common cholesterol-lowing medications because of my adverse reactions to them, e.g . pain in the extremities). Is there any contraindications to my taking this herbal formula with these prescription drugs?
   I have not seen any studies that have evaluated the combinations therefore it is not easy to know how any one person will respond to mixing them.