PMID: Phytother Res. 2020 Jan 27. Epub 2020 Jan 27. PMID: 31989717 Abstract Title: Protective effects of beet (Beta vulgaris) leaves extract against oxidative stress in endothelial cells in vitro. Abstract: Beetroot is an herb used worldwide as a food product, raw material for food industry, ethanol production and source of food coloring. Beet leaves …
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Chronic beetroot juice supplementation accelerates recovery kinetics following simulated match play in soccer players.
PMID: J Am Coll Nutr. 2020 Mar 3:1-9. Epub 2020 Mar 3. PMID: 32125249 Abstract Title: Chronic Beetroot Juice Supplementation Accelerates Recovery Kinetics following Simulated Match Play in Soccer Players. Abstract: To assess the effect of beetroot juice (BET) on recovery kinetics of physical performance, muscle damage and perceived muscle soreness after simulated soccer match …
A review of the biological effects of red beetroot and betalains.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2020 Mar 14. Epub 2020 Mar 14. PMID: 32171042 Abstract Title: Biological effects of red beetroot and betalains: A review. Abstract: Over the past few years, the use of natural substances as protective or therapeutic agents has gained much attention worldwide. Recent modern studies have shown a variety of health benefits for …
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Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplementation modulates the gut microbiota to promote butyrate production, protecting against deoxynivalenol exposure.
PMID: Biochem Pharmacol. 2020 Feb 20 ;175:113868. Epub 2020 Feb 20. PMID: 32088259 Abstract Title: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplementation modulates the gut microbiota to promote butyrate production, protecting against deoxynivalenol exposure in nude mice. Abstract: Deoxynivalenol (DON) is the most common mycotoxin in grains, and DON exposure causes gastrointestinal inflammation and systemic immunosuppression. The immunosuppression …
Anti-dengue infectivity evaluation of bioflavonoid from Azadirachta indica by dengue virus serine protease inhibition.
PMID: J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2020 Mar 9:1-14. Epub 2020 Mar 9. PMID: 32107969 Abstract Title: Anti-dengue infectivity evaluation of bioflavonoid fromby dengue virus serine protease inhibition. Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) serine protease enzyme, i.e. NS2B-NS3pro (non-structural protein 2B-non-structural protein 3) has been approved as prime drug target for the drug discovery against dengue infection, …
Coenzyme Q10 improves the survival and reduces inflammatory markers in septic patients.
PMID: Bratisl Lek Listy. 2020 ;121(2):154-158. PMID: 32115970 Abstract Title: Coenzyme Q10 improves the survival and reduces inflammatory markers in septic patients. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) administration to patients in the early phase of sepsis to determine its effect on the markers of inflammation and the …
Coenzyme Q10 reduces the deleterious cellular side effects of lead acetate.
PMID: Front Physiol. 2020 ;11:64. Epub 2020 Feb 7. PMID: 32116774 Abstract Title: Coenzyme Q10 Activates the Antioxidant Machinery and Inhibits the Inflammatory and Apoptotic Cascades Against Lead Acetate-Induced Renal Injury in Rats. Abstract: The kidney is among the metabolic organs most susceptible to injury, particularly following exposure to xenobiotics and heavy metals. We aimed …
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Combination of omega 3 and coenzyme Q10 exerts neuroprotective potential against hypercholesterolemia-induced Alzheimer’s-like disease.
PMID: Neurochem Res. 2020 Mar 2. Epub 2020 Mar 2. PMID: 32124160 Abstract Title: Combination of Omega 3 and Coenzyme Q10 Exerts Neuroprotective Potential Against Hypercholesterolemia-Induced Alzheimer's-Like Disease in Rats. Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia that progressively disrupts neurocognitive function, which has neither cure nor effective treatment. Hypercholesterolemia might …
Coenzyme Q10 in association with metabolism-related AMPK/PFKFB3 and angiogenic VEGF/VEGFR2 genes in breast cancer patients.
PMID: Mol Biol Rep. 2020 Mar 5. Epub 2020 Mar 5. PMID: 32140960 Abstract Title: Coenzyme Q10 in association with metabolism-related AMPK/PFKFB3 and angiogenic VEGF/VEGFR2 genes in breast cancer patients. Abstract: Low levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) have been reported in the circulation of patients with breast cancer, particularly in metastatic features. Our objective was …
Coenzyme-Q10 exerts hepatoprotective effect in fructose-induced fatty liver model.
PMID: Pharmacol Rep. 2020 Mar 10. Epub 2020 Mar 10. PMID: 32157594 Abstract Title: CoQ10 exerts hepatoprotective effect in fructose-induced fatty liver model in rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Excess dietary sugar is associated with deleterious metabolic effects, liver injury, and coenzyme-Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency. This study investigates the ability of CoQ10 to protect against fructose-induced hepatic damage.METHODS: …