PMID: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2019 May ;26(15):15069-15083. Epub 2019 Mar 27. PMID: 30915696 Abstract Title: Guarana improves behavior and inflammatory alterations triggered by methylmercury exposure: an in vivo fruit fly and in vitro neural cells study. Abstract: Methylmercury (MeHg) is a well-known environmental pollutant associated with neurological and developmental deficits in animals and …
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Theobromine reduces adipogenesis and proinflammatory cytokines.
PMID: Mediators Inflamm. 2019 ;2019:1515621. Epub 2019 Jan 20. PMID: 30804705 Abstract Title: Inflammatory Microenvironment and Adipogenic Differentiation in Obesity: The Inhibitory Effect of Theobromine in a Model of Human Obesity In Vitro. Abstract: Objective: Obesity is considered a clinic condition characterized by a state of chronic low-grade inflammation. The role of macrophages and adipocytokines …
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Inhibition of a DNA repair enzyme, OGG1, results in increased free radicals concentration and oxidative damage to Neuro-2a cells as a result of 900 MHz EMF exposure.
PMID: Cell Physiol Biochem. 2015 ;37(3):1075-88. Epub 2015 Sep 25. PMID: 26401913 Abstract Title: 8-oxoG DNA glycosylase-1 inhibition sensitizes Neuro-2a cells to oxidative DNA base damage induced by 900 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation. Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIMS: The purpose of this study was to explore the in vitro putative genotoxicity during exposure of Neuro-2a cells to radiofrequency …
Theobromine though nonfluoridated toothpaste showed greater zones of inhibition than other commercially available fluoridated kid’s toothpastes.
PMID: Dent Res J (Isfahan). 2019 Mar-Apr;16(2):76-80. PMID: 30820200 Abstract Title: Effect of theobromine in antimicrobial activity: Anstudy. Abstract: Background: This study aims to compare the antimicrobial activity of theobromine and two commercially available kid's fluoride toothpastes.Materials and Methods: study a chocolate-based nonfluoride toothpaste, Theobromine (Group A) and two commercially available kid's fluoride toothpaste, Kidodent …
Theobromine could be used to improve working memory.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Apr 20 ;11(4). Epub 2019 Apr 20. PMID: 31010016 Abstract Title: Theobromine Improves Working Memory by Activating the CaMKII/CREB/BDNF Pathway in Rats. Abstract: Theobromine (TB) is a primary methylxanthine found in cacao beans. cAMP-response element-binding protein (CREB) is a transcription factor, which is involved in different brain processes that bring about cellular …
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Rats born to mothers exposed to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field during pregnancy exhibit neuronal loss and pathological effects even after birth.
PMID: J Chem Neuroanat. 2016 09 ;75(Pt B):105-10. Epub 2015 Sep 21. PMID: 26391347 Abstract Title: Maternal exposure to a continuous 900-MHz electromagnetic field provokes neuronal loss and pathological changes in cerebellum of 32-day-old female rat offspring. Abstract: Large numbers of people are unknowingly exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless devices. Evidence exists for …
A Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal formulation, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, improves cell phone radiation-induced oxidative damage and cell apoptosis in rat testes.
PMID: Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2015 Aug ;21(8):737-41. PMID: 26442304 Abstract Title: [Protective effect of Liuweidihuang Pills against cellphone electromagnetic radiation-induced histomorphological abnormality, oxidative injury, and cell apoptosis in rat testes]. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of Liuweidihuang Pills in relieving cellphone electromagnetic radiation-induced histomorphological abnormality, oxidative injury, and cell apoptosis in the rat …
These findings demonstrate that cocoa alleviates renal injury by contributing to maintain the glucose homeostasis.
PMID: Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 May ;127:101-109. Epub 2019 Mar 7. PMID: 30851367 Abstract Title: Cocoa intake attenuates renal injury in Zucker Diabetic fatty rats by improving glucose homeostasis. Abstract: Glucotoxicity (high levels of glucose) is a major factor in the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease. Cocoa has anti-diabetic effects by lowering glucose levels. However, …
Moderate consumption of cocoa was associated with a lower presence of allergic symptoms.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Feb 23 ;24(4). Epub 2019 Feb 23. PMID: 30813439 Abstract Title: Relationship between Cocoa Intake and Healthy Status: A Pilot Study in University Students. Abstract: Due to its polyphenol content, cocoa's potential health effects are attracting much attention, showing, among other things, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and neuroprotective actions. However, there is very …
Exposure to an 1800 MHz electromagnetic field slightly increases malondialdehyde levels in the kidney, brain, and liver in healthy and inflamed rats.
PMID: Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2015 ;28(4):751-9. PMID: 26216313 Abstract Title: Influence of electromagnetic field (1800 MHz) on lipid peroxidation in brain, blood, liver and kidney in rats. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is the evaluation of the influence of repeated (5 times for 15 min) exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) …
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