PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Jul 22 ;11(7). Epub 2019 Jul 22. PMID: 31336633 Abstract Title: Acute Supplementation with Nitrate-Rich Beetroot Juice Causes a Greater Increase in Plasma Nitrite and Reduction in Blood Pressure of Older Compared to Younger Adults. Abstract: Nitrate-rich beetroot juice supplementation has been shown to improve cardiovascular and cognitive function in younger and …
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Nephroprotective effects of red beetroot-based beverages against gentamicin-induced renal stress.
PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Jul ;43(7):e12873. Epub 2019 Apr 24. PMID: 31353701 Abstract Title: Nephroprotective effects of red beetroot-based beverages against gentamicin-induced renal stress. Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the nephroprotective effects of red beetroot-based beverages to ameliorate gentamicin-induced renal stress. For the purpose, normal and nephrotoxicity-induced Sprague Dawley rats …
Medium-term beetroot juice ingestion potentially improves systolic and diastolic blood pressure and large-vessel endothelial function.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Aug 2 ;11(8). Epub 2019 Aug 2. PMID: 31382524 Abstract Title: The Effects of Beetroot Juice on Blood Pressure, Microvascular Function and Large-Vessel Endothelial Function: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study in Healthy Older Adults. Abstract: Dietary nitrate (NO) has been reported to improve endothelial function (EF) and blood pressure (BP). However, …
Hepatoprotective effects of red beetroot-based beverages against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic stress.
PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Oct 3:e13057. Epub 2019 Oct 3. PMID: 31583751 Abstract Title: Hepatoprotective effects of red beetroot-based beverages against CCl-induced hepatic stress in Sprague Dawley rats. Abstract: Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is considered important to improve hepatic health but its use is primarily limited to fresh salads in Pakistan. This study …
These results suggest that citric acid therapy has significant therapeutic potential in ischemic liver injury.
PMID: Transplant Proc. 2019 Oct ;51(8):2823-2827. Epub 2019 Sep 4. PMID: 31493918 Abstract Title: Protective Effect of Citric Acid Against Hepatic Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Sprague-Dawley Rats. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Hepatic ischemia reperfusion (I/R) injury is regarded as a serious concern in clinical practice. Citric acid reduces oxidative stress and inflammation during hypoxia and reoxygenation. Our …
These findings suggested that citric acid could increase the polyphenol content in tea infusions.
PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Sep 10:e13046. Epub 2019 Sep 10. PMID: 31506961 Abstract Title: Citric acid-enhanced dissolution of polyphenols during soaking of different teas. Abstract: This study examined the dissolution kinetics and antioxidant activity of tea polyphenols during the soaking of white, yellow, green, oolong, black, and dark teas. All these teas were, respectively, …
Oolong tea polyphenols ameliorate circadian rhythm of intestinal microbiome and liver clock genes in mouse model.
PMID: J Agric Food Chem. 2019 Oct 4. Epub 2019 Oct 4. PMID: 31583884 Abstract Title: Oolong tea polyphenols ameliorate circadian rhythm of intestinal microbiome and liver clock genes in mouse model. Abstract: Our present study focused on the regulating effect of oolong tea polyphenols (OTP) on the circadian rhythm of liver and intestinal microbiome. …
Phoenix Dan Cong tea may act as a substitute for natural antioxidants and as a promising anticancer agent due to its protective effect on human health.
PMID: Food Nutr Res. 2018 ;62. Epub 2018 Nov 13. PMID: 30574049 Abstract Title: Phoenix Dan Cong Tea: An Oolong Tea variety with promising antioxidant andanticancer activity. Abstract: Background: Phoenix Dan Cong tea is an Oolong tea produced in Chaozhou, China. Nowaday, the experimental studies on the benefical effects of the Phoenix Dan Cong tea …
Anxiolytic effects of theaflavins via dopaminergic activation in the frontal cortex.
PMID: Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2019 Jun ;83(6):1157-1162. Epub 2019 Feb 26. PMID: 30806570 Abstract Title: Anxiolytic effects of theaflavins via dopaminergic activation in the frontal cortex. Abstract: Epidemiological investigations have reported that the habit of drinking tea reduces the risk of developing a mental disorder, including anxiety disorder and depression. Theaflavins, black tea polyphenols, show …
Fourth generation e-cigarette vaping induces transient lung inflammation and gas exchange disturbances.
PMID: Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2019 May 1 ;316(5):L705-L719. Epub 2019 Feb 6. PMID: 30724099 Abstract Title: Fourth generation e-cigarette vaping induces transient lung inflammation and gas exchange disturbances: results from two randomized clinical trials. Abstract: When heated by an electronic cigarette, propylene glycol and glycerol produce a nicotine-carrying-aerosol. This hygroscopic/hyperosmolar aerosol …
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