Taylor Mercado

Red clover isoflavones enriched with formononetin lowers serum LDL cholesterol.

PMID: Eur J Clin Nutr. 2015 Jan ;69(1):134-42. Epub 2014 Nov 5. PMID: 25369831 Abstract Title: Red clover isoflavones enriched with formononetin lower serum LDL cholesterol-a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although postmenopausal combined hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of hip fracture, long-term use may be associated with an increased risk of breast …

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Clinical studies of red clover dietary supplements in menopause: a literature review.

PMID: Menopause. 2006 Mar-Apr;13(2):251-64. PMID: 16645539 Abstract Title: Clinical studies of red clover (Trifolium pratense) dietary supplements in menopause: a literature review. Abstract: Red clover (Trifolium pratense L., Fabaceae) botanical dietary supplements have received much attention recently for their potential use in the treatment of menopause symptoms, maintenance/improvement of bone and cardiovascular health, and reported …

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Combined bioavailable isoflavones and probiotics improve bone status and estrogen metabolism in postmenopausal osteopenic women.

PMID: Am J Clin Nutr. 2017 Sep ;106(3):909-920. Epub 2017 Aug 2. PMID: 28768651 Abstract Title: Combined bioavailable isoflavones and probiotics improve bone status and estrogen metabolism in postmenopausal osteopenic women: a randomized controlled trial. Abstract: Female age-related estrogen deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis, which can be effectively treated with the use of hormone …

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Extraction, purification, hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities of red clover polysaccharides.

PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Jan 21 ;148:750-760. Epub 2020 Jan 21. PMID: 31978472 Abstract Title: Extraction, purification, hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) polysaccharides. Abstract: Hot water extraction was applied to extract red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) polysaccharides (RCP) and the extraction conditions were optimized using the response surface …

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Effects of red clover isoflavones on the lipid profile of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

n/a PMID: Maturitas. 2020 Feb ;132:7-16. Epub 2019 Nov 10. PMID: 31883666 Abstract Title: Effects of red clover (Trifolium pratense) isoflavones on the lipid profile of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women-A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: AIM: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to clarify the effect of a specific standardised extract of …

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Trifolium repens blocks proliferation in chronic myelogenous leukemia.

PMID: Cells. 2020 Feb 6 ;9(2). Epub 2020 Feb 6. PMID: 32041350 Abstract Title: Blocks Proliferation in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia via the BCR-ABL/STAT5 Pathway. Abstract: Some species of clover are reported to have beneficial effects in human diseases. However, little is known about the activity of the forage plant, or white clover, which has been …

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T. pratense sprouts can be considered a potent dietary supplement with anti-cancer and anti-invasion properties.

n/a PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Jan 19 ;12(1). Epub 2020 Jan 19. PMID: 31963833 Abstract Title: The Effects ofL. Sprouts' Phenolic Compounds on Cell Growth and Migration of MDA-MB-231, MCF-7 and HUVEC Cells. Abstract: Uncontrolled growth and migration and invasion abilities are common for cancer cells in malignant tumors with low therapeutic effectiveness and high mortality …

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Therapeutic potential of biochanin-A against isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction.

PMID: Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem. 2020 Feb 5. Epub 2020 Feb 5. PMID: 32026788 Abstract Title: Therapeutic potential of biochanin-A against isoproterenol -induced myocardial infarction in rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study determined the effect of Biochanin A (BCA) on isoproterenol (ISO) induced myocardial infarction (MI) in male Wistar rats.METHODS: Animals (Weighing 150-180 g) were …

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Antiobesity effect of Biochanin-A: Effect on trace element metabolism in high fat diet-induced obesity.

PMID: Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem. 2020 Feb 6. Epub 2020 Feb 6. PMID: 32031077 Abstract Title: Antiobesity effect of Biochanin-A: Effect on trace element metabolism in high fat diet-induced obesity in rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Imbalanced diets have contributed to the increased prevalence of obesity and other metabolic disorders in the modern world including trace …

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Biochanin A protect against lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury.

PMID: Microb Pathog. 2020 Jan ;138:103846. Epub 2019 Nov 4. PMID: 31698051 Abstract Title: Biochanin A protect against lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in mice by regulating TLR4/NF-κB and PPAR-γ pathway. Abstract: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a serious respiratory syndrome featured with uncontrolled inflammatory response. Biochanin A has been showed to possess and anti-inflammatory effect. …

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