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Jin Fu Kang
A traditional Chinese herbal medicine derived from the plant Astragalus membranaceus with potential immunopotentiation activity. Jin Fu Kang may stimulate anti-tumor macrophage and natural killer cell activity and may enhance immune recognition of tumor cells by inhibiting the production of T-helper cell type 2 (Th2) cytokines such as interleukin-4 (IL-4) amd interleukin-10 (IL-10). Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)

Juice Plus
(Other name for: fruit and vegetable extracts)

Juven
An orally bioavailable nutritional supplement. Juven contains the amino acids glutamine and arginine in addition to beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB). This agent may promote muscle protein synthesis and increase muscle mass. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)

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