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PMID:  J Integr Med. 2019 Jan ;17(1):57-65. Epub 2018 Dec 5. PMID: 30555015 Abstract Title:  Antidiarrheal and protein conservative activities of Psidium guajava in diarrheal rats. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: Psidium guajava occurs worldwide in tropical and subtropical areas. It has been used to treat inflammation, diabetes, fever, hypertension and ulcers. However, its antidiarrheal and protein conservative …

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PMID:  Lett Appl Microbiol. 2018 Feb ;66(2):145-152. PMID: 29193174 Abstract Title:  Antibacterial activity of polyphenolic fraction of Kombucha against Vibrio cholerae: targeting cell membrane. Abstract:  : The present study was undertaken to determine the mechanism of antibacterial activity of a polyphenolic fraction, composed of mainly catechin and isorhamnetin, previously isolated from Kombucha, a 14-day fermented …

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PMID:  Curr Med Chem. 2009 ;16(2):157-70. PMID: 19149568 Abstract Title:  Immune-glutamatergic dysfunction as a central mechanism of the autism spectrum disorders. Abstract:  Despite the great number of observations being made concerning cellular and the molecular dysfunctions associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the basic central mechanism of these disorders has not been proposed in the …

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PMID:  Rev Environ Health. 2011 ;26(2):111-8. PMID: 21905454 Abstract Title:  The value of ecologic studies: mercury concentration in ambient air and the risk of autism. Abstract:  Ecologic studies of the spatial relationship between disease and sources of environmental contamination can help to ascertain the degree of risk to populations from contamination and to inform legislation …

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PMID:  Nutrients. 2018 Dec 20 ;11(1). Epub 2018 Dec 20. PMID: 30577416 Abstract Title:  Kombucha Beverage from Green, Black and Rooibos Teas: A Comparative Study Looking at Microbiology, Chemistry and Antioxidant Activity. Abstract:  Kombucha is usually obtained from the fermentation of black or green tea by a consortium of acetic acid bacteria and yeasts. In …

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PMID:  Food Sci Biotechnol. 2019 Feb ;28(1):261-267. Epub 2018 Jul 12. PMID: 30815318 Abstract Title:  Effect of Kombucha on gut-microbiota in mouse having non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Abstract:  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver disorders. Possible links have been recently found between the gut-microbiota and the host metabolism in …

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PMID:  Int J Mol Sci. 2019 May 13 ;20(9). Epub 2019 May 13. PMID: 31086120 Abstract Title:  Hepatoprotective Effect of Kombucha Tea in Rodent Model of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. Abstract:  Kombucha tea (KT) has emerged as a substance that protects the liver from damage; however, its mechanisms of action on the fatty liver …

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PMID:  F1000Res. 2019 ;8:12. Epub 2019 Jan 3. PMID: 31031967.2 Abstract Title:  Anti-infective efficacy ofL. leaves against certain pathogenic bacteria. Abstract:  Water extracts ofleaves prepared by three different extraction methods were compared with respect to their anti-infective activity againstandin the nematode host. The water extract prepared by Microwave Assisted Extraction method was found to have …

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PMID:  Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2019 Jul 16. Epub 2019 Jul 16. PMID: 31322066 Abstract Title:  Evaluation of the Glucuronic Acid Production and Antibacterial Properties of Kombucha Black Tea. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Kombucha beverage is considered as a dietary supplement that drinking it strengthens the body's immune system and prevents diseases.OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was …

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PMID:  Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2017 01 18 ;14(1). Epub 2017 Jan 18. PMID: 28106810 Abstract Title:  Genetic Aspects of Susceptibility to Mercury Toxicity: An Overview. Abstract:  Human exposure to mercury is still a major public health concern. In this context, children have a higher susceptibility to adverse neurological mercury effects, compared to …

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