Taylor Mercado

A virgin coconut oil supplementary diet could be a therapy for kidney problems.

PMID: Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2019 Jun 1 ;61(2):249-257. PMID: 31301655 Abstract Title: Evaluation of Kidney Function Parameters in Diabetic Rats Following Virgin Coconut Oil Diet. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) leads to disruption of kidney function parameters (KFPs) which are markers of kidney diseases, especially nephropathy. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has been implicated in playing …

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Morin alleviates vincristine-induced neuropathic pain.

PMID: Cell Mol Neurobiol. 2019 Aug ;39(6):799-808. Epub 2019 Apr 22. PMID: 31011938 Abstract Title: Morin Alleviates Vincristine-Induced Neuropathic Pain via Nerve protective Effect and Inhibition of NF-κB Pathway in Rats. Abstract: Vincristine is a toxic chemotherapeutic agent which often triggers neuropathic pain through inflammation. Morin isolated from figs (Ficus carica) exerts anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective …

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Evaluation of anti-dengue activity of Carica papaya aqueous leaf extract and its role in platelet augmentation.

PMID: Arch Virol. 2019 Apr ;164(4):1095-1110. Epub 2019 Feb 21. PMID: 30790105 Abstract Title: Evaluation of anti-dengue activity of Carica papaya aqueous leaf extract and its role in platelet augmentation. Abstract: Dengue disease is characterized by a marked decrease in platelet count, which is life threatening. In the present study, we investigated the antiviral activity …

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Fluoride exposure could lead to impaired iodine absorption and iodine deficiency.

PMID: Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 03 26 ;16(6). Epub 2019 Mar 26. PMID: 30917615 Abstract Title: Fluoride Exposure Induces Inhibition of Sodium/Iodide Symporter (NIS) Contributing to Impaired Iodine Absorption and Iodine Deficiency: Molecular Mechanisms of Inhibition and Implications for Public Health. Abstract: The sodium iodide symporter (NIS) is the plasma membrane glycoprotein …

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Hepatotoxicity and renal toxicity induced by gamma-radiation and the modulatory protective effect of Ficus carica.

PMID: Res Vet Sci. 2019 May 15 ;125:24-35. Epub 2019 May 15. PMID: 31125819 Abstract Title: Hepatotoxicity and renal toxicity induced by gamma-radiation and the modulatory protective effect of Ficus carica in male albino rats. Abstract: It is well-known that gamma radiation initiates generation of free radicals which prompting serious cellular damages in biological systems. …

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Preliminary studies on the formulation of immune stimulating complexes using saponin from Carica papaya leaves.

PMID: Heliyon. 2019 Jun ;5(6):e01962. Epub 2019 Jun 22. PMID: 31294113 Abstract Title: Preliminary studies on the formulation of immune stimulating complexes using saponin fromleaves. Abstract: There have been several modifications in the use of immune stimulating complexes as adjuvants, such as the replacement of phospholipids with saponin content. Not much research has been done …

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Nutraceutical potential of Carica papaya in metabolic syndrome.

PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Jul 16 ;11(7). Epub 2019 Jul 16. PMID: 31315213 Abstract Title: Nutraceutical Potential ofin Metabolic Syndrome. Abstract: L. is a well-known fruit worldwide, and its highest production occurs in tropical and subtropical regions. The pulp contains vitamins A, C, and E, B complex vitamins, such as pantothenic acid and folate, and minerals, …

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Unripe Carica papaya might be a candidate for development of nutraceuticals against cardiovascular disease and oxidative-related diseases and conditions.

PMID: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 ;2019:4912631. Epub 2019 Jun 20. PMID: 31320913 Abstract Title: Antioxidant Properties of UnripeFruit Extract and Its Protective Effects against Endothelial Oxidative Stress. Abstract: It has been proven that high consumption of fruit and vegetable lowers the risks of cardiovascular and other oxidative stress-related diseases. Here we evaluated the …

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Maternal diet during lactation and breast-feeding practices have synergistic association with child diet at 6 years.

PMID: Public Health Nutr. 2019 Jul 10:1-9. Epub 2019 Jul 10. PMID: 31290381 Abstract Title: Maternal diet during lactation and breast-feeding practices have synergistic association with child diet at 6 years. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Children breast-fed during infancy consume more fruits and vegetables than formula-fed children. This pattern is likely due, in part, to infant learning …

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Human breast milk promotes the secretion of potentially beneficial metabolites by probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938.

PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Jul 9 ;11(7). Epub 2019 Jul 9. PMID: 31323989 Abstract Title: Human Breast Milk Promotes the Secretion of Potentially Beneficial Metabolites by ProbioticDSM 17938. Abstract: Human breast milk (HBM) may have beneficial effects onDSM 17938 (LR 17938) -mediated immunomodulation. We aimed to determine the effects of HBM on proliferation of LR 17938 …

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