Author Archives: Taylor Mercado

Beta-glucans, fungal sterols, and other water-soluble compounds in mushrooms modulate genes involved in cholesterol homeostasis.

PMID:  Food Funct. 2018 Jan 24 ;9(1):53-69. PMID: 29177335 Abstract Title:  Molecular actions of hypocholesterolaemic compounds from edible mushrooms. Abstract:  Cholesterol levels are strictly regulated to maintain its homeostasis; therefore, if it is not absorbed with the diet, the cholesterol biosynthetic pathway is enhanced and vice versa. Nowadays, the commonly prescribed therapeutic treatments for hypocholesterolemic …

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Quercetin: A promising phytochemical for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme.

PMID:  Biofactors. 2019 Dec 27. Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 31880372 Abstract Title:  Quercetin: A promising phytochemical for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme. Abstract:  Quercetin, a plant-derived flavonoid, is known for its antitumor and antiproliferative activities. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), as a highly aggressive cerebrum tumor, has a poor prognosis that is approximately 12 months despite standard …

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Beta-glucans interact with lipids and biliary salts in the bowel to consequently reduce cholesterol levels.

PMID:  Int J Mol Med. 2018 Apr ;41(4):1799-1808. Epub 2018 Jan 22. PMID: 29393350 Abstract Title:  β-glucans and cholesterol (Review). Abstract:  Hypercholesterolemia is one of primary risk factors of cardiovascular disease, together with metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes. Although progress has been made, the search for novel methods of preventing and treating dyslipidemia is ongoing …

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Date palm fruit and barley attenuates ovarian dsyfunction in hypercholesteremic rats.

PMID:  Reprod Biol. 2018 Sep ;18(3):236-251. Epub 2018 Jul 10. PMID: 30005909 Abstract Title:  Anti-hypercholesterolemic impacts of barley and date palm fruits on the ovary of Wistar albino rats and their offspring. Abstract:  A high cholesterol diet is related to ovarian dysfunction and infertility which has been increased among young ages consuming processed food products. …

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Dietary supplementation of barley and/or dates attenuate hypercholesterolemic-induced endometrial dysfunction in Wistar albino rats via alleviation of apoptotic pathways and enhancing oxidative capacity.

PMID:  J Food Biochem. 2019 Nov ;43(11):e13001. Epub 2019 Aug 1. PMID: 31373029 Abstract Title:  Dietary supplementation of barley and/or dates attenuate hypercholesterolemic-induced endometrial dysfunction in Wistar albino rats via alleviation of apoptotic pathways and enhancing oxidative capacity. Abstract:  Our study was conducted to characterize the efficacy of barley and/or date palm fruits (10%) in …

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A dose-dependent reduction in LDL-C levels with oat cereals supports the independent hypocholesterolemic effects of beta-glucan.

PMID:  JAMA. 1991 Apr 10 ;265(14):1833-9. PMID: 2005733 Abstract Title:  The hypocholesterolemic effects of beta-glucan in oatmeal and oat bran. A dose-controlled study. Abstract:  Oat cereals rich in the water-soluble fiber beta-glucan have been studied as a dietary therapy for hypercholesterolemia. To determine the hypocholesterolemic response of beta-glucan in the diet, 156 adults with low-density …

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Instant oatmeal consumed daily for 6 weeks significantly increased fiber intake and decreased major risk factors for CVD in Chinese adults with hypercholesterolemia.

PMID:  Nutr J. 2012 Aug 6 ;11:54. Epub 2012 Aug 6. PMID: 22866937 Abstract Title:  Randomized controlled trial of oatmeal consumption versus noodle consumption on blood lipids of urban Chinese adults with hypercholesterolemia. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in China and worldwide. Whole grain oats can reduce risk of …

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Boiled oatmeal is more effective in improving cholesterol metabolism than brewed oatmeal.

PMID:  Lipids Health Dis. 2015 Oct 24 ;14:135. Epub 2015 Oct 24. PMID: 26498197 Abstract Title:  Effects of different cooking methods of oatmeal on preventing the diet-induced increase of cholesterol level in hypercholesterolemic rats. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: The aim of present study is to investigate the influences of brewing and boiling on hypocholesterolemic effect of oatmeal …

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Oat and barley meals reduce glycemic responses of overweight women.

PMID:  J Am Coll Nutr. 2005 Jun ;24(3):182-8. PMID: 15930484 Abstract Title:  Comparison of hormone and glucose responses of overweight women to barley and oats. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of particle size (flour vs. flakes) on glycemic responses after oats and barley (Prowashonupana cultivar), which contain high amounts of soluble fiber, are consumed …

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