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PMID:  J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2019 ;65(Supplement):S88-S92. PMID: 31619654 Abstract Title:  Long-Term Ultra-High Hydrostatic Pressurized Brown Rice Intake Prevents Bone Mineral Density Decline in Elderly Japanese Individuals. Abstract:  Bone embrittlement with aging, namely osteoporosis, is characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, and can lead to increased risk of fracture. The …

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PMID:  Mol Neurobiol. 2016 08 ;53(6):4247-4260. Epub 2015 Jul 30. PMID: 26223801 Abstract Title:  Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field (ELF-MF) Exposure Sensitizes SH-SY5Y Cells to the Pro-Parkinson's Disease Toxin MPP(.). Abstract:  Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuron loss, with an etiopathogenesis involving both genetic and environmental factors. The occupational/residential exposure …

Continue reading “Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields increase oxidative stress and induces apoptosis. Incubation with N-acetylcysteine and glutathione reduces oxidative damage and prevents cell death.”

PMID:  Case Rep Med. 2019 ;2019:4601304. Epub 2019 Jun 25. PMID: 31341481 Abstract Title:  Statin-Associated Necrotizing Autoimmune Myositis Complicated by an Uncommon Adverse Effect to Treatment. Abstract:  Statin-associated necrotizing autoimmune myositis (NAM) is an autoimmune condition characterized by severe acute-onset proximal muscle weakness, a very high creatinine kinase (CK) level, and prominent myofiber necrosis and …

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PMID:  J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2019 ;65(Supplement):S93-S99. PMID: 31619656 Abstract Title:  Cholesterol Lowering and Antioxidative Effect of Pregerminated Brown Rice in Hypercholesterolemic Rats. Abstract:  Pregerminated brown rice (GBR) is assumed to be more beneficial than polished white rice (WR), with regard to nutrition and cardiovascular health. To support this with scientific evidence, cholesterol-lowering and …

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PMID:  Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Oct 15 ;20(20). Epub 2019 Oct 15. PMID: 31619003 Abstract Title:  Effects of a Flavonoid-Rich Extract fromJuice on a Diet-Induced Obese Zebrafish. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Obesity is a pathological condition that has reached epidemic proportions; hence, it is necessary to find novel strategies aimed at fighting this disease. The present …

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PMID:  Bioelectromagnetics. 2013 Dec ;34(8):618-29. Epub 2013 Sep 25. PMID: 24217848 Abstract Title:  Effects of low intensity static magnetic field on FTIR spectra and ROS production in SH-SY5Y neuronal-like cells. Abstract:  Biological effects of man-made electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been studied so far by experimental approaches exposing animals and cell cultures to EMFs. However, the …

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PMID:  Bioelectromagnetics. 2012 Dec ;33(8):641-51. Epub 2012 Apr 25. PMID: 22535669 Abstract Title:  Short-term exposure to 50 Hz ELF-EMF alters the cisplatin-induced oxidative response in AT478 murine squamous cell carcinoma cells. Abstract:  The aim of this study was to assess the influence of cisplatin and an extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) on antioxidant enzyme activity …

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PMID:  J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2019 Sep 21. Epub 2019 Sep 21. PMID: 31613843 Abstract Title:  Inhibition of Endothelial Dysfunction by Dietary Flavonoids and Preventive Effects Against Cardiovascular Disease. Abstract:  Cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as stroke, ischemic heart disease, and heart failure, accounts for many deaths, and its increasing incidence is a worldwide concern. Accumulating evidence …

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PMID:  Korean J Physiol Pharmacol. 2015 Jan ;19(1):15-20. Epub 2014 Dec 31. PMID: 25605992 Abstract Title:  Extremely low frequency magnetic field modulates the level of neurotransmitters. Abstract:  This study was aimed to observe that extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF) may be relevant to changes of major neurotransmitters in rat brain. After the exposure to …

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PMID:  J Altern Complement Med. 2019 Oct 10. Epub 2019 Oct 10. PMID: 31599646 Abstract Title:  Treating Uncontrolled Hypertension withWhen Standard Treatment Is Insufficient: Pilot Intervention. Abstract:  To assess the use of(HS), known as karkade in Jordan, in cases of uncontrolled hypertension, either with or without medication, as validated by several clinical trials.A multicentric pilot …

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