PMID: Nutr J. 2018 12 5 ;17(1):114. Epub 2018 Dec 5. PMID: 30518394 Abstract Title: Higher dietary magnesium intake is associated with lower body mass index, waist circumference and serum glucose in Mexican adults. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obesity and diabetes mellitus (DM) are public health concerns in Mexico of top-level priority due to their high prevalence …
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Policosanol attenuates cholesterol synthesis via AMPK activation in hypercholesterolemic rats.
PMID: J Med Food. 2019 Oct 15. Epub 2019 Oct 15. PMID: 31613687 Abstract Title: Policosanol Attenuates Cholesterol Synthesis via AMPK Activation in Hypercholesterolemic Rats. Abstract: This study was carried out to investigate the effects of policosanol on high-fat and high-cholesterol diet-induced hypercholesterolemic rats to provide strong evidence in support of its hypocholesterolemic effect. The …
Glycyrrhiza glabra-enhanced extract and adriamycin antiproliferative effect on PC-3 prostate cancer cells.
PMID: Nutr Cancer. 2019 Jul 5:1-13. Epub 2019 Jul 5. PMID: 31274029 Abstract Title: -Enhanced Extract and Adriamycin Antiproliferative Effect on PC-3 Prostate Cancer Cells. Abstract: Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men worldwide, which is almost incurable, once it progresses into the metastatic stage. Adriamycin (ADR) is a known chemotherapeutic …
Lollipop containing Glycyrrhiza uralensis extract reduces Streptococcus mutans colonization and maintains oral microbial diversity.
PMID: PLoS One. 2019 ;14(8):e0221756. Epub 2019 Aug 23. PMID: 31442287 Abstract Title: Lollipop containing Glycyrrhiza uralensis extract reduces Streptococcus mutans colonization and maintains oral microbial diversity in Chinese preschool children. Abstract: The anticariogenic activity of the extract of Glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) has been well documented. We recently developed an herbal lollipop containing licorice extracts …
Fermented milk containing Lactobacillus paracasei and Glycyrrhiza glabra has a beneficial effect in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection.
n/a PMID: Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Aug ;98(35):e16601. PMID: 31464895 Abstract Title: Fermented milk containing Lactobacillus paracasei and Glycyrrhiza glabra has a beneficial effect in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Lactobacillus paracasei and Glycyrrhiza glabra have been reported as having beneficial effects on Helicobacter pylori infection. We aimed to …
Glycyrrhiza glabra suppresses nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell proliferation.
PMID: Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2019 Oct 7:1-7. Epub 2019 Oct 7. PMID: 31589096 Abstract Title: suppresses nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell proliferation through inhibiting the expression of lncRNA, AK027294. Abstract: is considered as potential drug for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). However, whether the long noncoding RNAs' (lncRNAs) contributes to the anti-cancer function of this herb is unknown. In …
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Caffeic acid reduces oxidative stress and microglial activation in the mouse hippocampus.
PMID: Tissue Cell. 2019 Oct ;60:14-20. Epub 2019 Jul 23. PMID: 31582013 Abstract Title: Caffeic acid reduces oxidative stress and microglial activation in the mouse hippocampus. Abstract: A number of studies have indicated the benefits of coffee consumption on physical and mental health; however, scientific evidence on these effects, in particular of the benefits to …
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester ameliorates pulmonary inflammation and apoptosis reducing Nf-κβ activation in blunt pulmonary contusion model.
PMID: Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2019 Aug ;25(5):433-439. PMID: 31475327 Abstract Title: Caffeic acid phenethyl ester ameliorates pulmonary inflammation and apoptosis reducing Nf-κβ activation in blunt pulmonary contusion model. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Pulmonary contusion (PC) is an important life-threatening clinical condition characterized by lung injury and inflammation. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is a biological …
Study of the mechanism of anti-ulcer effects of virgin coconut oil on gastric ulcer-induced rat model.
PMID: Arch Med Sci. 2019 Sep ;15(5):1329-1335. Epub 2018 Jul 5. PMID: 31572481 Abstract Title: Study of the mechanism of anti-ulcer effects of virgin coconut oil on gastric ulcer-induced rat model. Abstract: Introduction: This study aims to evaluate the gastro-protective effects of virgin coconut oil (VCO) on different ulcer models as compared to the standard …
Antioxidant and alpha-amylase inhibitory potentials of Cocos nucifera husk.
PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2018 Sep ;6(6):1676-1683. Epub 2018 Jul 20. PMID: 30258612 Abstract Title: Antioxidant and alpha-amylase inhibitory potentials ofhusk. Abstract: Concoctions containing extract fromhusk fiber are used in Nigeria by traditional medicine practitioners for management of diabetes and its associated complications. Preliminary antidiabetic study was designed to validate the folkloric usage of the …
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