PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2020 Jan ;48:102240. Epub 2019 Nov 26. PMID: 31987247 Abstract Title: The effect of cocoa consumption on markers of oxidative stress: A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies. Abstract: A number of studies have examined the beneficial effects of cocoa consumption on markers of oxidative stress in different population, however, …
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Moderate consumption of cocoa from plain chocolate could potentially reduce hypertension risk.
PMID: Eur J Epidemiol. 2020 Jan 25. Epub 2020 Jan 25. PMID: 31982982 Abstract Title: Consumption of cocoa-containing foods and risk of hypertension in French women. Abstract: Multiple randomised controlled trials have shown high doses of cocoa to reduce blood pressure and improve endothelial function. However, evidence regarding long-term consumption of cocoa and its potential …
The protective effect of grape skin or purple carrot extracts against cadmium intoxication in kidney of rats.
PMID: Pathophysiology. 2019 Aug 12. Epub 2019 Aug 12. PMID: 31924351 Abstract Title: The protective effect of grape skin or purple carrot extracts against cadmium intoxication in kidney of rats. Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of grape skin or purple carrot extracts against cadmium-induced intoxication in rats' kidneys. …
Purslane and garden cress seeds as source of unconventional edible oils for prevention of hyperlipidemia.
PMID: Pak J Biol Sci. 2019 Jan ;22(11):537-544. PMID: 31930832 Abstract Title: Purslane and Garden Cress Seeds as Source of Unconventional Edible Oils for Prevention of Hyperlipidemia. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Hyperlipidemia (HLP) is a leading cause for cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. Insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet plays an important role in the progression …
Naringenin: a potential natural remedy against methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
PMID: Drug Chem Toxicol. 2020 Jan 28:1-8. Epub 2020 Jan 28. PMID: 31986916 Abstract Title: Naringenin: a potential natural remedy against methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Abstract: Hepatotoxicity is an adverse side effect of methotrexate (MTX) administration for the treatment of different malignancies, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Naringenin (NAR) is a citrus flavone with multiple …
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Naringenin mitigates antituberculosis drugs induced hepatic and renal injury in rats.
PMID: J Tradit Complement Med. 2020 Jan ;10(1):26-35. Epub 2019 Jan 12. PMID: 31956555 Abstract Title: Naringenin mitigates antituberculosis drugs induced hepatic and renal injury in rats. Abstract: Tuberculosis is one of the deadly diseases, which can be well treated by antituberculosis drugs (ATDs) i.e. isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol. These drugs also lead to …
A maple syrup extract alleviates liver injury in type 2 diabetic model mice.
PMID: Nutr Res. 2019 Oct 24 ;73:97-101. Epub 2019 Oct 24. PMID: 31945627 Abstract Title: A maple syrup extract alleviates liver injury in type 2 diabetic model mice. Abstract: A recent study showed that 54% of type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which is a risk factor for aggravation diabetic symptoms. …
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Anti-fatigue activity of an arabinan-rich pectin from acerola (Malpighia emarginata).
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2018 Apr 1 ;109:1147-1153. Epub 2017 Nov 20. PMID: 29157904 Abstract Title: Anti-fatigue activity of an arabinan-rich pectin from acerola (Malpighia emarginata). Abstract: A fraction composed of an arabinan-rich pectin was extracted from acerola fruit (Malpighia emarginata) and named ACWS. This fraction presented 93% of total carbohydrate, relative molecular weight …
Acerola polysaccharides ameliorate high-fat diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
n/a PMID: Food Funct. 2019 Dec 10. Epub 2019 Dec 10. PMID: 31819934 Abstract Title: Acerola polysaccharides ameliorate high-fat diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through reduction of lipogenesis and improvement of mitochondrial functions in mice. Abstract: Acerola polysaccharides (ACPs) were purified from acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.), a tropical fruit with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. …
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