PMID: Mol Cell Probes. 2019 Aug ;46:101419. Epub 2019 Jul 4. PMID: 31279748 Abstract Title: Effects of lycopene on ovarian cancer cell line SKOV3 in vitro: Suppressed proliferation and enhanced apoptosis. Abstract: AIMS: This study aims to investigate the influences of lycopene on ovarian cancer cells SKOV3 in vitro and the corresponding mechanism.METHODS: SKOV3 cultures …
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Lycopene enriched tomato extract suppresses chemically induced skin tumorigenesis in mice.
PMID: Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2019 Jul 15:1-21. Epub 2019 Jul 15. PMID: 31303127 Abstract Title: Lycopene enriched tomato extract suppresses chemically induced skin tumorigenesis in mice. Abstract: The present study revealed the effects of Lycopene enriched tomato extract (LycT) on chemically induced skin cancer in mice. Skin tumors were induced by topical application …
This data suggest that geomagnetic activity is important in regulating myocardial reperfusion injury.
PMID: Braz J Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 31. Epub 2019 Jul 31. PMID: 31364342 Abstract Title: Effect of Simulated Geomagnetic Activity on Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To study the response of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI) in rats to simulated geomagnetic activity.METHODS: In a simulated strong geomagnetic outbreak, the MI/RI rat models were …
Lycopene shows therapeutic potential to NAFLD.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Aug 5 ;8(8). Epub 2019 Aug 5. PMID: 31387231 Abstract Title: Lycopene Modulates Pathophysiological Processes of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Rats. Abstract: : The higher consumption of fat and sugar are associated with obesity development and its related diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Lycopene is an …
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Lycopene alleviates obesity-induced inflammation and insulin resistance.
PMID: Mol Nutr Food Res. 2019 Aug 13:e1900602. Epub 2019 Aug 13. PMID: 31408586 Abstract Title: Lycopene Alleviates Obesity-Induced Inflammation and Insulin Resistance by Regulating M1/M2 Status of Macrophages. Abstract: SCOPE: Adipose tissue macrophage (ATM) recruitment and polarization are pivotal in the development of insulin resistance. However, treatment modalities targeting ATMs remain limited. We examined …
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Honey may dampen immunological perturbations arising from exercise and possibly improve markers of bone formation.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Jul 12 ;11(7). Epub 2019 Jul 12. PMID: 31336992 Abstract Title: Honey Supplementation and Exercise: A Systematic Review. Abstract: Honey is a natural substance formed primarily of carbohydrates (~80%) which also contains a number of other compounds purported to confer health benefits when consumed. Due to its carbohydrate composition (low glycaemic index, …
Supplementation with around 1600 IU/daily of 25-hydroxyvitamin D results in a clinically meaningful atopic dermatitis severity reduction.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Aug 9 ;11(8). Epub 2019 Aug 9. PMID: 31405041 Abstract Title: Vitamin D Deficiency and Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Disease Severity in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Adults and Children. Abstract: Research has investigated 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in the Atopic Dermatitis (AD) population, as …
Vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of cancer death by 16%.
PMID: BMJ. 2019 08 12 ;366:l4673. Epub 2019 Aug 12. PMID: 31405892 Abstract Title: Association between vitamin D supplementation and mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether vitamin D supplementation is associated with lower mortality in adults.DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.DATA SOURCES: Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Central …
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Vitamin D supplementation may be useful in hypercholesterolemia patients with vitamin D insufficiency who are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases.
PMID: Nutr Rev. 2019 Aug 13. Epub 2019 Aug 13. PMID: 31407792 Abstract Title: Effect of vitamin D supplementation on serum lipid profiles: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: CONTEXT: Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent across the world. The existing evidence suggests vitamin D may have beneficial effects on serum lipid profiles and thus cardiovascular health.OBJECTIVE: …
Vitamin D was a protective factor to H pylori infection, and can improve the success rate of H pylori eradication.
PMID: Helicobacter. 2019 Aug 14:e12655. Epub 2019 Aug 14. PMID: 31411799 Abstract Title: Effect of vitamin D on Helicobacter pylori infection and eradication: A meta-analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Various studies reported the relationship between Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) and vitamin D, but there is some controversy around that. This study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to clarify …