Taylor Mercado

Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate modulates the diversity of gut microbiota in ovariectomized rats.

PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2020 Feb ;8(2):1295-1302. Epub 2020 Jan 27. PMID: 32148835 Abstract Title: Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate modulates the diversity of gut microbiota in ovariectomized rats. Abstract: Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) exists as one of the major active components of green tea and has been studied extensively; however, the relationship between EGCG and the changes in the gut …

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Hepatoprotective effect of a novel lactic acid-fermented garlic extract functional food product against acute liver injury.

PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2020 Feb ;8(2):1012-1019. Epub 2020 Jan 5. PMID: 32148809 Abstract Title: Hepatoprotective effect of a novel lactic acid-fermented garlic extract functional food product against acute liver injury. Abstract: Lactic acid-fermented garlic extract (LAFGE) has been shown to have hepatoprotective role in liver diseases. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy …

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Single clove garlic oil as an herbal medicine could be an effective treatment for degenerative disorders caused by high fat diet.

PMID: Malays J Med Sci. 2020 Feb ;27(1):46-56. Epub 2020 Feb 27. PMID: 32158344 Abstract Title: Herbal Medicine from Single Clove Garlic Oil Extract Ameliorates Hepatic Steatosis and Oxidative Status in High Fat Diet Mice. Abstract: Introduction: High fat diet (HFD) can cause lipid accumulation and contribute to various metabolic disorders. Single clove garlic oil …

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The efficacy of topical basil essential oil on relieving migraine headaches.

PMID: Complement Med Res. 2020 Mar 10:1-9. Epub 2020 Mar 10. PMID: 32155616 Abstract Title: The Efficacy of Topical Basil Essential Oil on Relieving Migraine Headaches: A Randomized Triple-Blind Study. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Complementary therapies have been increasingly used for the prevention and treatment of migraine so that there is a need for studies in this …

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Protective effect of rosemary against diethylnitrosamine-induced renal injury.

PMID: Biomarkers. 2020 Mar 12:1-9. Epub 2020 Mar 12. PMID: 32118487 Abstract Title: Protective effect of rosemary () against diethylnitrosamine-induced renal injury in rats. Abstract: The kidney plays a central role in detoxification and excretion of toxic metabolites, and therefore, is susceptible to toxicity by xenobiotics.To investigate the protective effect of(rosemary) powder and its essential …

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Protective effects of hesperidin against methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity.

PMID: Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2020 Feb 26. Epub 2020 Feb 26. PMID: 32103295 Abstract Title: Protective effects of hesperidin against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity in male albino rats. Abstract: Hesperidin (HD), a bioflavonoid, has been shown to exert hepatoprotective effects. Our aim is to investigate the possible protective effects of HD against methotrexate (MTX) hepatotoxicity in …

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Hesperidin can be offered as a suitable radio-protector in radiotherapy patients and radiation workers.

PMID: J Biomed Phys Eng. 2020 Feb ;10(1):7-14. Epub 2020 Feb 1. PMID: 32158707 Abstract Title: Histopathologic Evaluation of Radio-Protective Effect of Hesperidin on the Liver of Sprague Dawely Rats. Abstract: Background: Hesperidin is a bioflavonoid glycoside mainly found in citrus fruit and has been shown radio-protective potential in various measurement systems.Objective: In this article …

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Hesperidin improves colonic motility in loeramide-induced constipation.

PMID: Digestion. 2019 Aug 27:1-14. Epub 2019 Aug 27. PMID: 31454820 Abstract Title: Hesperidin Improves Colonic Motility in Loeramide-Induced Constipation Rat Model via 5-Hydroxytryptamine 4R/cAMP Signaling Pathway. Abstract: Fructus has motivation effect on gastrointestinal tract. Hesperidin is extracts of Fructus, and we attempted to prove its effects on improving the gastrointestinal transmission function and determine …

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Hesperidin alleviated inflammation and oxidative stress responses in cigarette smoke-induced COPD.

PMID: J Recept Signal Transduct Res. 2020 Mar 13:1-7. Epub 2020 Mar 13. PMID: 32164488 Abstract Title: Function of hesperidin alleviating inflammation and oxidative stress responses in COPD mice might be related to SIRT1/PGC-1α/NF-κB signaling axis. Abstract: Hesperidin has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant stress effects, but its functions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains unknown. …

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Citrus peel extract ameliorates high-fat diet-induced NAFLD.

PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Mar 1 ;12(3). Epub 2020 Mar 1. PMID: 32121602 Abstract Title: Citrus Peel Extract Ameliorates High-Fat Diet-Induced NAFLD via Activation of AMPK Signaling. Abstract: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prevalent in the elderly population, and has symptoms ranging from liver steatosis to advanced fibrosis. Citrus peel extracts (CPEs) contain compounds that …

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