PMID: J Agric Food Chem. 2020 Feb 18. Epub 2020 Feb 18. PMID: 32067456 Abstract Title: Protective Effects of Sesamol on Systemic Inflammation and Cognitive Impairment in Aging Mice. Abstract: Sesamol, a lignan in sesame, possesses several bioactivities, such as antioxidation, anti-inflammation, and neuroprotective capability. In this study, the effects of sesamol on aging-caused cognitive …
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Sesamol: a powerful functional food ingredient from sesame oil for cardioprotection.
PMID: Food Funct. 2020 Feb 10. Epub 2020 Feb 10. PMID: 32037412 Abstract Title: Sesamol: a powerful functional food ingredient from sesame oil for cardioprotection. Abstract: Phytophenols are important bioactive food based chemical entities, largely present in several natural sources. Among them, sesamol is one of the key natural phenols found in sesame seeds, Piper …
Sesame oil attenuates renal oxidative stress induced by a high fat diet.
PMID: Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2019 Jun ;24(2):114-120. Epub 2019 Jun 30. PMID: 31328114 Abstract Title: Sesame Oil Attenuates Renal Oxidative Stress Induced by a High Fat Diet. Abstract: The antioxidative effects of the bioactive compounds enriched sesame oil (e.g. lignans and tocopherols) are well established. This study aims to elucidate whether sesame oil could …
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Kimchi and cheonggukjang probiotic product could promote hair growth and reverse hair loss without associated adverse effects such as diarrhea.
PMID: World J Mens Health. 2020 Jan ;38(1):95-102. Epub 2019 Aug 5. PMID: 31385480 Abstract Title: Do Kimchi andProbiotics as a Functional Food Improve Androgenetic Alopecia? A Clinical Pilot Study. Abstract: PURPOSE: Probiotic supplementation demonstrates beneficial effects on serum lipid profiles. We hypothesized that probiotics could benefit patients presenting with alopecia, secondary to improved blood …
Antioxidant effect of Kimchi supplemented with Jeju citrus concentrate and its antiobesity effect on 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Aug ;7(8):2740-2746. Epub 2019 Jul 15. PMID: 31428362 Abstract Title: Antioxidant effect of Kimchi supplemented with Jeju citrus concentrate and its antiobesity effect on 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Abstract: Citrus is cultivated throughout Jeju Island and is thought to possess some medicinal properties. Citrus concentrate is the most extensively utilized form of …
Lactobacillus amylovorus KU4 ameliorates diet-induced obesity in mice by promoting adipose browning through PPARγ signaling.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2019 Dec 27 ;9(1):20152. Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 31882939 Abstract Title: Lactobacillus amylovorus KU4 ameliorates diet-induced obesity in mice by promoting adipose browning through PPARγ signaling. Abstract: Browning of white adipose tissue (WAT) is currently considered a potential therapeutic strategy to treat diet-induced obesity. While some probiotics have protective effects against …
Fermented barley extracts with Lactobacillus plantarum dy-1 rich in vanillic acid modulate glucose consumption in human HepG2 cells.
PMID: Biomed Environ Sci. 2018 09 ;31(9):667-676. PMID: 30369345 Abstract Title: Fermented Barley Extracts with Lactobacillus plantarum dy-1 Rich in Vanillic Acid Modulate Glucose Consumption in Human HepG2 Cells. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of fermented barley extracts with Lactobacillus plantarum dy-1 (LFBE) for modulating glucose consumption in HepG2 cells via miR-212 regulation.METHODS: Hepatocellular …
A sprouts juice and cell-free probiotic extract have promising effects towards hyperglycemia and associated disorders.
PMID: Heliyon. 2019 Feb ;5(2):e01197. Epub 2019 Feb 6. PMID: 30839934 Abstract Title: Hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of green sprouts juice and functional dairy micronutrients against streptozotocin-induced oxidative stress and diabetes in rats. Abstract: Hyperglycemia, the mark normal for diabetes and associated disorders are the main goals of natural diabetes therapies. In this context, the …
Green barley extract has the potential to be a valuable therapeutic agent to be incorporated as a treatment to prevent oxidative stress-related diseases.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2019 Apr 12 ;9(1):6005. Epub 2019 Apr 12. PMID: 30979953 Abstract Title: Green barley mitigates cytotoxicity in human lymphocytes undergoing aggressive oxidative stress, via activation of both the Lyn/PI3K/Akt and MAPK/ERK pathways. Abstract: Oxidative stress plays a critical role in numerous diseases. Therefore, the pursuit of compounds with antioxidant activity remains critical. …
Anti-obesity action of fermented barley extracts with Lactobacillus plantarum dy-1.
PMID: Biomed Environ Sci. 2019 Oct ;32(10):755-768. PMID: 31843045 Abstract Title: Anti-obesity Action of Fermented Barley Extracts with Lactobacillus plantarum dy-1 and Associated MicroRNA Expression in High-fat Diet-induced Obese Rats. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To further explore associated effects of Lactobacillus plantarum dy-1 (LFBE) on obesity and lipid metabolism at the gene expression level, the expression of …