PMID: Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2019 Nov 22. Epub 2019 Nov 22. PMID: 31758301 Abstract Title: The Effects of Green Tea Amino Acid L-Theanine Consumption on the Ability to Manage Stress and Anxiety Levels: a Systematic Review. Abstract: The green tea amino acid, L-theanine (L-THE) is associated with several health benefits, including improvements in mood, …
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Mitigation of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in high-fat-fed mice by the combination of decaffeinated green tea extract and voluntary exercise.
PMID: J Nutr Biochem. 2019 Oct 27 ;76:108262. Epub 2019 Oct 27. PMID: 31759197 Abstract Title: Mitigation of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in high-fat-fed mice by the combination of decaffeinated green tea extract and voluntary exercise. Abstract: We have shown that combination treatment with decaffeinated green tea extract (GTE) and voluntary exercise (Ex) reduces obesity …
Drinking dark tea was associated with decreased risk of T2DM.
PMID: Br J Nutr. 2019 Nov 25:1-10. Epub 2019 Nov 25. PMID: 31760957 Abstract Title: Tea consumption and risk of diabetes in Chinese population: a multi-center, cross-sectional study. Abstract: The aim of this study is to explore the influence of tea consumption on diabetes mellitus in Chinese population. This multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted in …
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These results suggest that dark chocolate consumption has beneficial effects on human health by enhancing cognitive function.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Nov 16 ;11(11). Epub 2019 Nov 16. PMID: 31744119 Abstract Title: Sub-Chronic Consumption of Dark Chocolate Enhances Cognitive Function and Releases Nerve Growth Factors: A Parallel-Group Randomized Trial. Abstract: Previous research has shown that habitual chocolate intake is related to cognitive performance and that frequent chocolate consumption is significantly associated with improved …
Cocoa flavanols intake benefits cognitive function in type 1 diabetes.
PMID: Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2019 Jun 25. Epub 2019 Jun 25. PMID: 31236643 Abstract Title: The effect of acute cocoa flavanol intake on the BOLD response and cognitive function in type 1 diabetes: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded cross-over pilot study. Abstract: RATIONALE: Type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic autoimmune disease, can result in cognitive dysfunction and …
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Acute consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa beverage improves attenuated cutaneous microvascular function in healthy young African Americans.
PMID: Microvasc Res. 2019 Oct 22 ;128:103931. Epub 2019 Oct 22. PMID: 31654654 Abstract Title: Acute consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa beverage improves attenuated cutaneous microvascular function in healthy young African Americans. Abstract: Flavanols have beneficial effects on vascular health and we have recently demonstrated that cerebral vasodilatory capacity in healthy young African Americans (AA) is …
Carnosic acid attenuates cadmium induced nephrotoxicity.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Nov 18 ;24(22). Epub 2019 Nov 18. PMID: 31752142 Abstract Title: Carnosic Acid Attenuates Cadmium Induced Nephrotoxicity by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress, Promoting Nrf2/HO-1 Signalling and Impairing TGF-β1/Smad/Collagen IV Signalling. Abstract: Cadmium (Cd) imparts nephrotoxicity via triggering oxidative stress and pathological signal transductions in renal cells. The present study was performed to explore …
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Salvia officinalis attenuates bleomycin-induced oxidative stress and lung fibrosis in rats.
PMID: Nutr Cancer. 2019 Oct 12:1-11. Epub 2019 Oct 12. PMID: 31608667 Abstract Title: attenuates bleomycin-induced oxidative stress and lung fibrosis in rats. Abstract: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease characterized by progressive and irreversible fibroblasts proliferation leading to significant respiratory insufficiency. This study was designed to investigate the effect of sage …
Hepatoprotective activity of aqueous-methanol extract of Artemisia vulgaris.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2005 Feb ;19(2):170-2. PMID: 15852491 Abstract Title: Hepatoprotective activity of aqueous-methanol extract of Artemisia vulgaris. Abstract: The effect of a crude extract of the aerial parts of Artemisia vulgaris (Av.Cr) was investigated against D-galactosamine (D-GalN) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced hepatitis in mice. Co-administration of D-GalN (700 mg[sol ]kg) and LPS (1 microg[sol …
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Herbal extract of Artemisia vulgaris induces antitumor effects in HCT-15 human colon cancer cells
PMID: J BUON. 2018 Jan-Feb;23(1):73-78. PMID: 29552763 Abstract Title: Herbal extract of Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort) induces antitumor effects in HCT-15 human colon cancer cells via autophagy induction, cell migration suppression and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. Abstract: PURPOSE: Artemisia vulgaris (A.vulgaris) belonging to family Compositae, commonly known as mugwort, has been used as a medicinal …