PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2019 Oct ;46:69-72. Epub 2019 Jul 30. PMID: 31519290 Abstract Title: Oatmeal interventions in severe insulin resistance on the intensive care unit: A case report. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To report on the potential effectiveness of hypocaloric, plant-based short-term dietary oatmeal interventions in the treatment of insulin resistance in critically ill patients on …
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In this uncontrolled pilot study, hospital admission and diabetes adapted diet followed by oatmeal intervention achieved a approximately 40% reduction of insulin dosage required to achieve controlled glucose levels.
PMID: Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2008 Feb ;116(2):132-4. Epub 2007 Dec 20. PMID: 18095234 Abstract Title: Clinical benefit of a short term dietary oatmeal intervention in patients with type 2 diabetes and severe insulin resistance: a pilot study. Abstract: AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: To evaluate the potential effectiveness of 'carbohydrate days' as a dietary intervention to overcome insulin …
Ameliorative effects of quercetin on folliculogenesis in diabetic mice.
PMID: Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019 Dec 31:1-5. Epub 2019 Dec 31. PMID: 31889455 Abstract Title: Ameliorative effects of quercetin on folliculogenesis in diabetic mice: a stereological study. Abstract: A high risk of reproductive disorders can be seen in diabetic pregnancy. Reproductive disorders associated with diabetes may result from alterations in the function of the ovary. In …
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Quercetin-induced apoptosis ameliorates vascular smooth muscle cell senescence.
PMID: Korean J Physiol Pharmacol. 2020 Jan ;24(1):69-79. Epub 2020 Dec 20. PMID: 31908576 Abstract Title: Quercetin-induced apoptosis ameliorates vascular smooth muscle cell senescence through AMP-activated protein kinase signaling pathway. Abstract: Aging is one of the risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. During the progression of cellular senescence, cells enter a state of …
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The antifungal peptide MCh-AMP1 derived from Matricaria chamomilla inhibits Candida albicans growth.
PMID: Front Microbiol. 2019 ;10:3150. Epub 2020 Jan 21. PMID: 32038583 Abstract Title: The Antifungal Peptide MCh-AMP1 Derived FromInhibitsGrowth via Inducing ROS Generation and Altering Fungal Cell Membrane Permeability. Abstract: The rise of antifungal drug resistance inspecies responsible for life threatening candidiasis is considered as an increasing challenge for the public health. MCh-AMP1 has previously …
The results of this review show that Chamomile is effective for the treatment of PMS.
PMID: J Pharmacopuncture. 2019 Dec ;22(4):204-209. Epub 2019 Dec 31. PMID: 31970017 Abstract Title: Efficacy of Chamomile in the Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review. Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) encompasses a vast array of physical and psychological symptoms. Of the herbal supplements mentioned for remedy PMS symptoms, chamomile used as an effective herbal medicine. …
Quercetin decreased alveolar bone loss and apoptosis in experimentally induced periodontitis.
PMID: Antiinflamm Antiallergy Agents Med Chem. 2020 Jan 23. Epub 2020 Jan 23. PMID: 31976849 Abstract Title: Quercetin decreased alveolar bone loss and apoptosis in experimentally induced periodontitis model in Wistar rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Quercetin is a flavonoid which has potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant effect. Purpose of this study was to evaluate effects of …
Quercetin reduces ischemic brain injury by preventing ischemia-induced decreases in the neuronal calcium sensor protein hippocalcin.
PMID: Neuroscience. 2020 Jan 23 ;430:47-62. Epub 2020 Jan 23. PMID: 31982469 Abstract Title: Quercetin Reduces Ischemic Brain Injury by Preventing Ischemia-induced Decreases in the Neuronal Calcium Sensor Protein Hippocalcin. Abstract: Calcium acts as a second messenger that mediates physiologic functions, such as metabolism, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. Hippocalcin is a neuronal calcium sensor protein …
These findings suggest that quercetin exhibits a protective effect in STZ-induced hyperglycemic AA broilers via decreasing oxidative stress.
PMID: Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2020 ;2020:9585047. Epub 2020 Feb 10. PMID: 32104545 Abstract Title: The Effects and Mechanism of Quercetin Dietary Supplementation in Streptozotocin-Induced Hyperglycemic Arbor Acre Broilers. Abstract: Quercetin, a flavonoid found in fruits and vegetables, is widely distributed as a secondary metabolite in the plant kingdom. Oxidative stress plays a role in …
Quercetin enhanced paclitaxel therapeutic effects towards PC-3 prostate cancer.
PMID: Onco Targets Ther. 2020 ;13:513-523. Epub 2020 Jan 16. PMID: 32021294 Abstract Title: Quercetin Enhanced Paclitaxel Therapeutic Effects Towards PC-3 Prostate Cancer Through ER Stress Induction and ROS Production. Abstract: Introduction: Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers threatening public health worldwide. Although chemotherapy plays an important role in treating prostate cancer, …
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