Extract of oregano, coffee, thyme, clove, and walnuts inhibits NF-kappaB in monocytes and in transgenic reporter mice.

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http://cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/content/3/5/653.long

First, in vitro:

"A combined extract of clove, oregano, thyme, walnuts, and coffee synergistically inhibited lipopolysaccaride (LPS)-induced NF-κB activation in a monocytic cell line, compared with the sum of effects from the single extracts."

Then, in vivo (mice):

"Based on the area under the curve, the extract decreased whole body LPS-induced NF-κB activity the first 6 hours by 35% compared with control mice."

Is this a good strategy for reducing systemic inflammation?

Or is it just another lame try to get me eating walnuts again?

(Note that one of the authors is a member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the California Walnut Commission)