PMID: Drug Alcohol Rev. 2019 Sep 5. Epub 2019 Sep 5. PMID: 31489731 Abstract Title: Exploring ayahuasca-assisted therapy for addiction: A qualitative analysis of preliminary findings among an Indigenous community in Canada. Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: A previous observational study of ayahuasca-assisted therapy demonstrated statistically significant reductions in self-reported problematic cocaine use among members of …
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PMID: Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 Sep ;131:110551. Epub 2019 Jun 1. PMID: 31163217 Abstract Title: White tea – A cost effective alternative to EGCG in fight against benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) induced lung toxicity in SD rats. Abstract: Tea is a natural resource of catechins and exhibits antioxidative and anticancer activities. This study was designed to elucidate …
PMID: Toxicol Rep. 2018 ;5:270-277. Epub 2018 Feb 3. PMID: 29487802 Abstract Title: Protective role ofhydro-ethanolic leaf extract in cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in Rats. Abstract: Nephrotoxicity is a major limiting factor in cisplatin treatment. In the present study hydro-ethanolic leaf extract ofwas investigated for its protective role in cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity. The experiment was designed …
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PMID: Biomolecules. 2019 Sep 1 ;9(9). Epub 2019 Sep 1. PMID: 31480575 Abstract Title: Raw Bowl Tea (Tuocha) Polyphenol Prevention of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Regulating Intestinal Function in Mice. Abstract: A high-fat diet-induced C57BL/6N mouse model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was established. The effect and mechanism of Raw Bowl Tea polyphenols …
PMID: Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 Sep 5 ;133:110807. Epub 2019 Sep 5. PMID: 31494133 Abstract Title: EGCG enhances cancer cells sensitivity underCoγ radiation based on miR-34a/Sirt1/p53. Abstract: Ionizing radiation (IR) resistance and toxicity to normal cells are the main problems in radiotherapy for cancer. In this study, we demonstrated that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) could inhibit …
PMID: Chem Biodivers. 2019 Sep 18. Epub 2019 Sep 18. PMID: 31532890 Abstract Title: Epigallocatechin Exerts Anti-Obesity Effect in Brown Adipose Tissue. Abstract: Catechins in green tea are well-known to be effective in reducing the risk of obesity. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the effects of catechins present in green tea on …
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PMID: Nutr Res. 2019 Jul ;67:27-39. Epub 2019 Apr 11. PMID: 31103857 Abstract Title: Intake of psyllium seed husk reduces white matter damage in a rat model of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion. Abstract: Vascular dementia (VaD) develops through a pre-VaD step during which blood vessels narrow due to atherosclerosis attributed to risk factors, including hyperlipidemia. This …
PMID: Nutr Res Pract. 2019 Jun ;13(3):205-213. Epub 2019 May 7. PMID: 31214288 Abstract Title: Supplementation with psyllium seed husk reduces myocardial damage in a rat model of ischemia/reperfusion. Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Myocardial infarction (MI) is caused by extensive myocardial damage attributed to the occlusion of coronary arteries. Our previous study in a rat model of …
PMID: J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. 2018 Dec.;19(12):948-959. PMID: 30507078 Abstract Title: Phyllanthus emblica leaf extract ameliorates testicular damage in rats with chronic stress. Abstract: Stress affects the male reproductive system and can cause sub-fertility or infertility. Although Phyllanthus emblica L. (PE) extract has been shown to have high antioxidant capacity and protective properties in …
PMID: J Integr Med. 2019 Mar ;17(2):141-146. Epub 2019 Jan 12. PMID: 30709781 Abstract Title: Extract of Emblica officinalis enhances the growth of human keratinocytes in culture. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Keratinocytes are the predominant cell type in the epidermis and play key roles in epidermal function. Thus, identification of the compounds that regulate the growth of …
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