N. sativa seed extract and thymoquinone have shown potent bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect against Staphylococcus aureus.

PMID:  J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Aug 1:112135. Epub 2019 Aug 1. PMID: 31377263 Abstract Title:  Nigella sativa seed extract applicability in preparations against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and effects on human dermal fibroblasts viability. Abstract:  ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Nigella sativa L. seed extracts and oils have been embraced by traditional medicine of cultures inhabiting Middle East and North …

Bisphenol AF compromises blood-testis barrier integrity and sperm quality in mice.

PMID:  Chemosphere. 2019 Jul 20 ;237:124410. Epub 2019 Jul 20. PMID: 31362132 Abstract Title:  Bisphenol AF compromises blood-testis barrier integrity and sperm quality in mice. Abstract:  The profound influence of environmental chemicals on human health including inducing life-threatening gene mutation has been publicly recognized. Being a substitute for the extensively used endocrine-disrupting chemical BPA, Bisphenol …

These results suggest that spinach has anti-stress and anti-depressive properties by lowering CORT and increasing glutamate and glutamine levels in the mPFC.

PMID:  J Clin Med. 2018 Oct 31 ;7(11). Epub 2018 Oct 31. PMID: 30384468 Abstract Title:  Anti-Stress and Anti-Depressive Effects of Spinach Extracts on a Chronic Stress-Induced Depression Mouse Model through Lowering Blood Corticosterone and Increasing Brain Glutamate and Glutamine Levels. Abstract:  Spinach is one of the most widely consumed vegetables, and is known as …

Red spinach extract supplementation improves cycle time trial performance in recreationally active men and women.

PMID:  J Strength Cond Res. 2019 May 24. Epub 2019 May 24. PMID: 31136549 Abstract Title:  Red Spinach Extract Supplementation Improves Cycle Time Trial Performance in Recreationally Active Men and Women. Abstract:  Gonzalez, AM, Accetta, MR, Spitz, RW, Mangine, GT, Ghigiarelli, JJ, and Sell, KM. Red spinach extract supplementation improves cycle time trial performance in …

Ameliorative effect of spinach on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease induced by a high-fat diet.

PMID:  Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Apr 3 ;20(7). Epub 2019 Apr 3. PMID: 30987167 Abstract Title:  Ameliorative Effect of Spinach on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Induced in Rats by a High-Fat Diet. Abstract:  The purpose of this work was to evaluate the effect of dietary carotenoids from spinach on the inflammation and oxidative stress …

Protective effect of lutein on spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats.

PMID:  Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2019 Apr ;22(4):412-417. PMID: 31168346 Abstract Title:  Protective effect of lutein on spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Abstract:  Objectives: Paraplegia is deterioration in motor or sensory function of the lower limbs that can occur after modification of a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. The purpose of this survey was to …

Consumption of dark chocolate may be associated with reduced odds of clinically relevant depressive symptoms.

PMID:  Depress Anxiety. 2019 Jul 29. Epub 2019 Jul 29. PMID: 31356717 Abstract Title:  Is there a relationship between chocolate consumption and symptoms of depression? A cross-sectional survey of 13,626 US adults. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: To examine associations between chocolate consumption and depressive symptoms in a large, representative sample of US adults.METHODS: The data were from …

This is the first study which reports the prebiotic potential of lycopene and dark chocolate.

PMID:  Biomed Res Int. 2019 ;2019:4625279. Epub 2019 Jun 2. PMID: 31317029 Abstract Title:  Prebiotic Effect of Lycopene and Dark Chocolate on Gut Microbiome with Systemic Changes in Liver Metabolism, Skeletal Muscles and Skin in Moderately Obese Persons. Abstract:  Lycopene rich food and dark chocolate are among the best-documented products with a broad health benefit. …

Although epidemiological data suggests there is no relationship between radiofrequency exposure and adverse health effects, these studies are lacking in quality and an association cannot be ruled out.

PMID:  Environ Health Perspect. 2004 Dec ;112(17):1741-54. PMID: 15579422 Abstract Title:  Epidemiology of health effects of radiofrequency exposure. Abstract:  We have undertaken a comprehensive review of epidemiologic studies about the effects of radiofrequency fields (RFs) on human health in order to summarize the current state of knowledge, explain the methodologic issues that are involved, and …

Lycopene, sulforaphane, quercetin, and curcumin applied together show improved antiproliferative potential in colon cancer cells in vitro.

PMID:  J Food Biochem. 2019 Apr ;43(4):e12802. Epub 2019 Feb 11. PMID: 31353575 Abstract Title:  Lycopene, sulforaphane, quercetin, and curcumin applied together show improved antiproliferative potential in colon cancer cells in vitro. Abstract:  Lycopene, sulforaphane, quercetin, and curcumin, ingredients of daily diet, show significant anticancer and chemopreventive potential; however, no data are available showing thorough …

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