PMID: Sci Total Environ. 2019 Nov 3:134664. Epub 2019 Nov 3. PMID: 31757552 Abstract Title: Ginger extract ameliorates bisphenol A (BPA)-induced disruption in thyroid hormones synthesis and metabolism: Involvement of Nrf-2/HO-1 pathway. Abstract: Environmental exposure to BPA is alarming because of the potential health threats for example those concerning the thyroid glands which may show …
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Coix seed oil ameliorates cancer cachexia by counteracting muscle loss and fat lipolysis.
PMID: BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019 Oct 15 ;19(1):267. Epub 2019 Oct 15. PMID: 31615487 Abstract Title: Coix seed oil ameliorates cancer cachexia by counteracting muscle loss and fat lipolysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cancer cachexia is a cancer-induced multifactorial debilitating syndrome directly accounting for 20% of cancer deaths without effective therapeutic approaches. It is extremely urgent …
Coix seed extract could augment the efficacy of gemcitabine therapy in pancreatic cancer cells.
PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Oct 23 ;20(21). Epub 2019 Oct 23. PMID: 31652737 Abstract Title: Coix Seed Extract Enhances the Anti-Pancreatic Cancer Efficacy of Gemcitabine through Regulating ABCB1- and ABCG2-Mediated Drug Efflux: A Bioluminescent Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study. Abstract: A deep insight into the function and kinetics of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters may …
Adlay sprout extract induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human cervical carcinoma cells.
PMID: BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019 Nov 15 ;19(1):312. Epub 2019 Nov 15. PMID: 31729992 Abstract Title: Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen Stapf sprout extract induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human cervical carcinoma cells. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related mortality in females. Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen (Rom.Caill.) Stapf …
Effect of polysaccharides from adlay seed on anti-diabetic and gut microbiota.
PMID: Food Funct. 2019 Jul 17 ;10(7):4372-4380. PMID: 31276140 Abstract Title: Effect of polysaccharides from adlay seed on anti-diabetic and gut microbiota. Abstract: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance andβ-cell dysfunction. This study aims to examine the effects of polysaccharides from adlay seeds (PAS) on …
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Adlay bran oil displays a potential for improving hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia in diabetes.
PMID: J Med Food. 2019 Jan ;22(1):22-28. PMID: 30673500 Abstract Title: Adlay Bran Oil Suppresses Hepatic Gluconeogenesis and Attenuates Hyperlipidemia in Type 2 Diabetes Rats. Abstract: This study aimed to examine the antidiabetic effects of various concentrations of adlay bran oil (ABO) in high fat diet and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Dietary supplementation with 10% ABO …
Coix lachryma-jobi extract ameliorates inflammation and oxidative stress in a complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced rheumatoid arthritis model.
PMID: Pharm Biol. 2019 Dec ;57(1):792-798. PMID: 31747811 Abstract Title: extract ameliorates inflammation and oxidative stress in a complete Freund's adjuvant-induced rheumatoid arthritis model. Abstract: Adlay seed [Job's tears,L. var. ma-yuen Stapf (Poaceae)] is a Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has been investigated to treat inflammatory diseases and rheumatism.This study evaluates the ameliorative effects of adlay …
Anti-influenza virus activity of adlay tea components.
PMID: Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2019 Nov 15. Epub 2019 Nov 15. PMID: 31728799 Abstract Title: Anti-Influenza Virus Activity of Adlay Tea Components. Abstract: Our previous study showed anti-influenza virus activity in adlay tea prepared from adlay seeds, naked barley seeds, soybean, and cassia seeds. In this study, we evaluated the anti-influenza virus activity of …
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Probiotic yogurt can significantly reduce total cholesterol and LDL-c in subjects with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia.
PMID: Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2019 Oct 11. Epub 2019 Oct 11. PMID: 31748179 Abstract Title: The impact of probiotic yogurt consumption on lipid profiles in subjects with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Potential beneficial effect of probiotic yogurt on the lipid profile …
A review of the beneficial effects of yogurt on cardiometabolic diseases risk factors.
PMID: Adv Nutr. 2017 Nov ;8(6):812-829. Epub 2017 Nov 15. PMID: 29141967 Abstract Title: Yogurt and Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Critical Review of Potential Mechanisms. Abstract: Associations between yogurt intake and risk of diet-related cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) have been the subject of recent research in epidemiologic nutrition. A healthy dietary pattern has been identified as a …
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