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ArticleFrontiers in pharmacology2024

Evaluating myelophil, a 30% ethanol extract of

Jin-Yong Joung, Jin-Seok Lee, Yujin Choi, Yoon Jung Kim, Hyeon-Muk Oh, Hyun-Sik Seo, Chang-Gue Son

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Article in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Jin-Yong JoungDepartment of Internal Medicine, Daejeon Good-morning Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Jin-Seok LeeInstitute of Bioscience and Integrative Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Yujin ChoiInstitute of Bioscience and Integrative Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Yoon Jung KimInstitute of Bioscience and Integrative Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Hyeon-Muk OhInstitute of Bioscience and Integrative Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Hyun-Sik SeoInstitute of Bioscience and Integrative Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Chang-Gue SonInstitute of Bioscience and Integrative Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Persistent post-infectious symptoms, predominantly fatigue, characterize Long COVID. This study investigated the efficacy of Myelophil (MYP), which contains metabolites extracted from Methods: In this prospective observational study, we enrolled subjects with significant fatigue related to Long COVID, using criteria of scores of 60 or higher on the modified Korean Chalder Fatigue scale (mKCFQ11), or five or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for brain fog. Utilizing a single-arm design, participants were orally administered MYP (2,000 mg daily) for 4 weeks. Changes in fatigue severity were assessed using mKCFQ11, Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), and VAS for fatigue and brain fog. In addition, changes in quality of life using the short form 12 (SF-12) were also assessed along with plasma cortisol levels. Results: A total of 50 participants (18 males, 32 females) were enrolled; 49 were included in the intention-to-treat analysis with scores of 66.9 ± 11.7 on mKCFQ11 and 6.3 ± 1.5 on the brain fog VAS. After 4 weeks of MYP administration, there were statistically significant improvements in fatigue levels: mKCFQ11 was measured at 34.8 ± 17.1 and brain fog VAS at 3.0 ± 1.9. Additionally, MFI-20 decreased from 64.8 ± 9.8 to 49.3 ± 10.8, fatigue VAS dropped from 7.4 ± 1.0 to 3.4 ± 1.7, SF-12 scores rose from 53.3 ± 14.9 to 78.6 ± 14.3, and plasma cortisol levels also elevated from 138.8 ± 50.1 to 176.9 ± 62.0 /mL. No safety concerns emerged during the trial. Conclusion: Current findings underline MYP's potential in managing Long COVID-induced fatigue. However, comprehensive studies remain imperative. Clinical Trial Registration: https://cris.nih.go.kr, identifier KCT0008948.

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Astragalus membranaceusfatigueLong COVIDMyelophilSalvia miltiorrhiza

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