PMID: Phytother Res. 2020 Jan 27. Epub 2020 Jan 27. PMID: 31989713 Abstract Title: Ginger and avocado as nutraceuticals for obesity and its comorbidities. Abstract: Obesity is a worldwide epidemic and is one of the factors involved in the etiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Obesity induces low-grade inflammation and oxidative stress. The treatment for …
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PMID: Int J Psychophysiol. 2020 Feb ;148:13-24. Epub 2019 Dec 14. PMID: 31846631 Abstract Title: Effects of 12-week avocado consumption on cognitive function among adults with overweight and obesity. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Excess adiposity increases risk for cognitive impairment. Consumption of avocado, a highly bioavailable source of the xanthophyll lutein, has been shown to improve retinal …
PMID: Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2020 Jan 21. Epub 2020 Jan 21. PMID: 31980324 Abstract Title: Effect of an oral supplementation with a formula containing R-lipoic acid in glaucoma patients. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To analyse the safety and effectiveness of the oral administration of a commercialised supplement containing R-alpha lipoic acid, taurine, vitamins C and E, …
PMID: Biotech Histochem. 2020 Feb 4:1-12. Epub 2020 Feb 4. PMID: 32013590 Abstract Title: A light microscopic investigation of the renoprotective effects ofα-lipoic acid and α-tocopherol in an experimental diabetic rat model. Abstract: We investigated the effects ofα-lipoic acid (AL) and α-tocopherol (AT) on renal histopathology in a streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rat model. Adult …
PMID: Andrology. 2019 Dec 26. Epub 2019 Dec 26. PMID: 31880092 Abstract Title: Lycopene attenuates chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation via the interaction of NF-κB, MAPKs, and Nrf2 signaling pathways in rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is identified as a urinary andrological diseases that afflict men …
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PMID: Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2019 ;12(3):817-825. Epub 2019 Mar 1. PMID: 31933889 Abstract Title: Lycopene attenuates LPS-induced liver injury by inactivation of NF-κB/COX-2 signaling. Abstract: AIM: This study aimed to investigate the effect of lycopene on LPS-induced liver injury in mice and its mechanisms.METHODS: Male C57bl/6 mice were randomly assigned to three groups: …
PMID: Res Vet Sci. 2020 Jan 13 ;129:103-108. Epub 2020 Jan 13. PMID: 31954314 Abstract Title: Protective effects of lycopene against AFB-induced erythrocyte dysfunction and oxidative stress in mice. Abstract: To evaluate the protective role of lycopene (LYC) against aflatoxin B(AFB)-induced erythrocyte dysfunction and oxidative stress, male kunming mice were treated with LYC (5 mg/kg) and/or …
PMID: Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2020 Jan 23:1-11. Epub 2020 Jan 23. PMID: 31971481 Abstract Title: Lower serum levels of alpha tocopherol and lycopene is associated with higher pain and physical disability in subjects with primary knee osteoarthritis: A case-control study. Abstract: : We aimed to determine dietary intake and serum concentration ofα-tocopherol and …
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