PMID: Food Funct. 2016 Dec 7 ;7(12):4869-4879. PMID: 27812583 Abstract Title: The modulatory effect of infusions of green tea, oolong tea, and black tea on gut microbiota in high-fat-induced obese mice. Abstract: Tea consumption has been identified to have an anti-obesity effect. Whether it is associated with gut microbiota modulation is investigated in this study. …
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Tea consumption reduces the incidence of neurocognitive disorders.
PMID: J Nutr Health Aging. 2016 ;20(10):1002-1009. PMID: 27925140 Abstract Title: Tea Consumption Reduces the Incidence of Neurocognitive Disorders: Findings from the Singapore Longitudinal Aging Study. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine the relationships between tea consumption habits and incident neurocognitive disorders (NCD) and explore potential effect modification by gender and the apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype.DESIGN: Population-based …
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Green teas are better scavengers of reactive oxygen species compared to oolong teas in vitro.
PMID: Food Chem. 2017 Dec 15 ;237:645-653. Epub 2017 May 5. PMID: 28764047 Abstract Title: An integrated antioxidant activity fingerprint for commercial teas based on their capacities to scavenge reactive oxygen species. Abstract: An integrated antioxidant activity fingerprint, based on on-line screening methods for three reactive oxygen species (ROS: superoxide anion radical, hydrogen peroxide, and …
Oolong tea increases bacterial biodiversity and the abundance of butyrate- and acetate-producing bacteria in high fat diet-induced obesity mice.
PMID: Food Funct. 2018 Feb 21 ;9(2):1079-1087. PMID: 29355278 Abstract Title: A metagenomics approach to the intestinal microbiome structure and function in high fat diet-induced obesity mice fed with oolong tea polyphenols. Abstract: To investigate the modulatory effect of oolong tea polyphenols (OTP) on intestinal microbiota, OTP was prepared by column chromatography and its influence …
Mild dehydration can increase salivary cortisol levels.
PMID: Front Physiol. 2018 ;9:1347. Epub 2018 Sep 26. PMID: 30319450 Abstract Title: Basal Mild Dehydration Increase Salivary Cortisol After a Friendly Match in Young Elite Soccer Players. Abstract: A soccer match induce changes in physiological stress biomarkers as testosterone (T), cortisol (C), and testosterone:cortisol (T:C) ration. Hydration state may also modulate these hormones, and …
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These findings revealed that paeonol could suppress proliferation and inhibit migration and invasion in Panc-1 and Capan-1 cells.
PMID: Cancer Manag Res. 2020 ;12:641-651. Epub 2020 Jan 29. PMID: 32099461 Abstract Title: Paeonol Inhibits Pancreatic Cancer Cell Migration and Invasion Through the Inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad Signaling and Epithelial-Mesenchymal-Transition. Abstract: Purpose: Paeonol, a natural product derived from the root of(Bunge) K. Schum and the root ofAndr. (Ranunculaceae) has attracted extensive attention for its anti-cancer …
Paeonol has a protective effect against methotrexate-induced cardiac toxicity.
PMID: Mediators Inflamm. 2020 ;2020:8641026. Epub 2020 Feb 10. PMID: 32104151 Abstract Title: Paeonol Attenuates Methotrexate-Induced Cardiac Toxicity in Rats by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Suppressing TLR4-Induced NF-B Inflammatory Pathway. Abstract: Methotrexate (MTX) is a commonly used chemotherapeutic agent. Oxidative stress and inflammation have been proved in the development of MTX toxicity. Paeonol is a …
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Paeonol ameliorates murine alcohol liver disease via mycobiota-mediated Dectin-1/IL-1β signaling pathway.
PMID: J Leukoc Biol. 2020 Mar 4. Epub 2020 Mar 4. PMID: 32129526 Abstract Title: Paeonol ameliorates murine alcohol liver disease via mycobiota-mediated Dectin-1/IL-1β signaling pathway. Abstract: Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is caused by long-term consumption of alcohol and has become an important social and medical problem. Intestinal fungal flora (mycobiota) play an important role …
Oxytocin may have therapeutic potential against cardiovascular disease.
PMID: Med Hypotheses. 2020 Jan 23 ;138:109597. Epub 2020 Jan 23. PMID: 32032912 Abstract Title: Oxytocin may have a therapeutical potential against cardiovascular disease. Possible pharmaceutical and behavioral approaches. Abstract: Based on the ancient role of oxytocin and its homologues as amplifiers of reproduction we argue for an evolutionary coupling of oxytocin to signaling pathway …
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Resveratrol improves insulin resistance, glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
PMID: Dig Liver Dis. 2015 Mar ;47(3):226-32. Epub 2014 Dec 16. PMID: 25577300 Abstract Title: Resveratrol improves insulin resistance, glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a major health problem worldwide. Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol found in edible plants …
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