Berberine supplementation may ameliorate the state of chronic inflammation.

PMID:  Complement Ther Med. 2019 Oct ;46:81-86. Epub 2019 Aug 4. PMID: 31519292 Abstract Title:  Effect of Berberine on C-reactive protein: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Abstract:  OBJECTIVES: Clinical evidence suggests the beneficial effects of Berberine (BER) on inflammatory markers. However, these results are controversial. The aim of this systematic review …

Berberine ameliorates NSAIDs-induced intestinal injury by the repair of enteric nervous system.

PMID:  Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 2019 Sep 13. Epub 2019 Sep 13. PMID: 31520444 Abstract Title:  Berberine ameliorates NSAIDs-induced intestinal injury by the repair of enteric nervous system. Abstract:  The study was to detect the role of GDNF, PGP9.5 (a neuronal marker) and GFAP (EGCs' marker) in the mechanism of NSAIDs related to intestinal injury, and …

Berberine inhibits adipocyte differentiation, proliferation and adiposity through down-regulating galectin-3.

PMID:  Sci Rep. 2019 Sep 16 ;9(1):13415. Epub 2019 Sep 16. PMID: 31527742 Abstract Title:  Berberine inhibits adipocyte differentiation, proliferation and adiposity through down-regulating galectin-3. Abstract:  This study is designed to investigate the effects of berberine (BBR) on galectin-3 (Gal-3) and the relationships to its suppressive activities on adipocyte differentiation, proliferation and adiposity. Our results …

Aronia berry extract inhibits TNF-α-induced vascular endothelial inflammation through the regulation of STAT3.

PMID:  Food Nutr Res. 2019 ;63. Epub 2019 Aug 16. PMID: 31452653 Abstract Title:  Aronia berry extract inhibits TNF-α-induced vascular endothelial inflammation through the regulation of STAT3. Abstract:  Background: Inflammation in endothelial cells induces production of inflammatory cytokines and monocytes adhesion, which are crucial events in the initiation of atherosclerosis. Aronia berry (), also called …

Consumption of noni and chokeberry juices lower blood pressure while energy drinks increase it.

PMID:  Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 ;2019:6076751. Epub 2019 Aug 18. PMID: 31531115 Abstract Title:  Effects of Acute Consumption of Noni and Chokeberry Juices vs. Energy Drinks on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Blood Glucose in Young Adults. Abstract:  The purpose of this study has been to determine the effect of acute consumption of …

Eugenol has a therapeutic effect on oxidative stress and apoptosis against cisplatin-induced testicular damage.

PMID:  Andrologia. 2019 Oct ;51(9):e13353. Epub 2019 Jun 26. PMID: 31243800 Abstract Title:  The antiapoptotic and antioxidant effects of eugenol against cisplatin-induced testicular damage in the experimental model. Abstract:  Testicular dysfunction or damage is among the critical side effects of chemotherapeutic drugs like cisplatin. This study was mapped out to assess the possible therapeutic effect …

Synergistic fungicidal activity with low doses of eugenol and amphotericin B against Candida albicans.

PMID:  Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2019 Oct 20 ;518(3):459-464. Epub 2019 Aug 20. PMID: 31443962 Abstract Title:  Synergistic fungicidal activity with low doses of eugenol and amphotericin B against Candida albicans. Abstract:  Candida albicans frequently causes variety of superficial and invasive disseminated infections in HIV infected patients. Further, the emergence of non albicans species causing …

Ferulic acid altered IL-17A/IL-17RA interaction and protected against imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin injury

PMID:  Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 Jul ;129:365-375. Epub 2019 May 3. PMID: 31054998 Abstract Title:  Ferulic acid altered IL-17A/IL-17RA interaction and protected against imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin injury in mice. Abstract:  Ferulic acid (FA), a phenolic phytochemical, is commonly found in grains, vegetables, and fruits. Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and IL-17 receptor A (IL-17RA) interaction is one of …

The effect of ferulic acid on experimental traumatic brain damage in rats.

PMID:  Bratisl Lek Listy. 2019 ;120(5):372-379. PMID: 31113201 Abstract Title:  The effect of ferulic acid on experimental traumatic brain damage in rats. Abstract:  AIM: Traumatic brain injury is an important social health problem due to the fact that young adults are more likely to be affected, and advanced functional limitations are observed in survivors. In …

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