Antioxidant properties of phytoestrogens.

abstract：:The oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay has been widely used to quantify peroxyl radical scavenging capacity of pure antioxidant compounds and antioxidant plant/food extracts. However, it has never been applied to natural compounds derived from microalgae-based dietary supplements, namely, phycocyanin (PC)...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Benedetti S,Benvenuti F,Scoglio S,Canestrari F

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The plant extracts of 17 commonly used Indian medicinal plants were examined for their possible regulatory effect on nitric oxide (NO) levels using sodium nitroprusside as an NO donor in vitro. Most of the plant extracts tested demonstrated direct scavenging of NO and exhibited significant activity. The potency of sca...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Jagetia GC,Baliga MS

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we investigated the antioxidant and protective effect of Lindera glauca stem (LGS) extracts against oxidative stress. We compared antioxidant properties of water extract (LGSW) with ethanol extract (LGSE) by determining the contents responsible for antioxidant activities such as polyphenols and flavonoi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kim YS,Kim EK,Dong X,Park JS,Shin WB,Kim SJ,Go EA,Park PJ,Lim BO

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the critical features of Alzheimer's disease is cognitive dysfunction, which is, in part, due to decreases in acetylcholine (ACh). The ethanol extract of Perilla frutescens was selected for isolating the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor based on preliminary screening. In vivo behavioral tests were performe...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Choi SJ,Oh SS,Kim CR,Kwon YK,Suh SH,Kim JK,Park GG,Son SY,Shin DH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antioxidant/anti-inflammatory effects of isoflavone-containing soy protein could partly explain why hemodialysis patients in Japan tend to outlive U.S. hemodialysis patients. However, a safety concern is that dialysis patients do not clear isoflavones well. A low-dose intervention with high isoflavone soy protein (25 ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Siefker K,DiSilvestro RA

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the effect of dietary conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on endurance exercise and availability of metabolic substrates in mice. Four-week-old male BALB/c mice were randomized to a control group (normal diet) and a CLA group (normal diet + 1% CLA). Each animal group received its respect...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kim JH,Park HG,Pan JH,Kim SH,Yoon HG,Bae GS,Lee H,Eom SH,Kim YJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study researched the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum PMO 08 alone and combined with chia seeds on metabolic syndrome and parameters related to microbiota modulation and intestinal barrier integrity in obese mice fed high-fat diets (HFDs; 45% kcal fat). Male C57BL/6J mice were acclimated for a period of 2 weeks...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Oh YJ,Kim HJ,Kim TS,Yeo IH,Ji GE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mercury is a well-known environmental pollutant that can cause nephropathic diseases, including acute kidney injury (AKI). Although quercetin (QC), a natural flavonoid, has been reported to have medicinal properties, its potential protective effects against mercury-induced AKI have not been evaluated. In this study, t...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Shin YJ,Kim JJ,Kim YJ,Kim WH,Park EY,Kim IY,Shin HS,Kim KS,Lee EK,Chung KH,Lee BM,Kim HS

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ala-His-Leu-Leu (AHLL) was isolated and purified from the loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) hydrolysate in our previous study. The aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effects of angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptide AHLL in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). AHLL showed g...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Li Y,Zhou J,Zeng X,Yu J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal expression of pro-inflammatory mediators such as cell adhesion molecules and cytokines has been implicated in various inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of Aronia melanocarpa concentrate (AC) and its action mechanisms using in...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Goh AR,Youn GS,Yoo KY,Won MH,Han SZ,Lim SS,Lee KW,Choi SY,Park J

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The leaves and pods of the drumstick tree are used as food and medicine in some Asian and African countries. Although relatively high concentrations of beta-carotene and lutein have been reported in the leaves, the bioavailability of these carotenoids from this source is unknown. We have analyzed the digestive stabili...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Pullakhandam R,Failla ML

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have determined that gastrointestinal function contributes to the control of Parkinson's disease (PD). Gastrointestinal dysfunction results in a leaky intestinal barrier, inducing inflammation in the gut. Korean red ginseng (KRG) is widely used for the treatment of numerous afflictions, including inflam...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Jeon H,Kim HY,Bae CH,Lee Y,Kim S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation are considered key factors linking obesity with its associated complications. Epigallo catechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and oleoylethanolamide, together with its phospholipid precursor N-oleoyl-phosphatidylethanolamine (NOPE), are nutritional compounds that might improve the oxidative ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cazzola R,Rondanelli M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was aimed at evaluating the antioxidant activity and efficacy of the ethanolic extract of the endemic plant species Kitaibelia vitifolia in inhibiting the growth of selected fungi and bacteria. Antimicrobial activity was tested using the broth dilution procedure for determination of minimum inhibitory conce...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Mašković P,Solujić S,Mihailović V,Mladenović M,Cvijović M,Mladenović J,Aćamović-Đoković G,Kurćubić V

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aquaporin-1 (AQP1) is a water channel that is highly expressed on the apical side of the choroid plexus epithelium (CP) and thought to be one of the major pathways for the high water permeability of this structure. Blockade of AQP1 in the CP reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Downregulation of AQP1 mi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nabiuni M,Nazari Z,Safaeinejad Z,Delfan B,Miyan JA

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the sensory preference for six still waters and four carbonated waters, nonflavored, by 11 tasting experts (4 women and 7 men). Five tasters rated the still waters, four tasters rated the carbonated water, and seven tasters rated twice on each of the still waters when evaluated with a dry red wine. All rati...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Fong DY,Halpern GM,Wan V

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to examine the in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the acetone, methanol, and aqueous extracts of the lichens Cladonia furcata (many-forked Cladonia), Hypogymnia physodes (puffed lichen), and Umbilicaria polyphylla (manyleaf navel lichen) and the antimicrobial activity of fuma...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kosanić M,Ranković B

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current experimental studies show that Ocimum tenuiflorum (commonly known as basil or Tulsi) possesses many health benefits. Ocimum is suggested to be antioxidative and anti-inflammatory. Eugenol, an orthomethoxyphenol, and ursolic acid have been identified as important components of basil. Myeloperoxidase (MPO), an o...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Narasimhulu CA,Vardhan S

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultraviolet (UV) light is a physical carcinogen, and UV irradiation from sunlight has negative effects on human skin. UVB-induced inflammation is linked to excessive induction of various inflammatory cytokines/chemokines in many types of cells, including keratinocytes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Guahk GH,Ha SK,Jung HS,Kang C,Kim CH,Kim YB,Kim SY

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry has been used for the determination of contents of major and minor elements in Salvia aucheri var. canescens (sage) and its infusions for different intervals. Twenty-five elements (Al, B, Ba, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ga, Ln, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sr...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ozcan M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to investigate the hypolipidemic, antiobese, and antiatherogenic effects of resveratrol in apoE-deficient mice fed an atherogenic diet (20% fat and 1% cholesterol). These animals were fed an atherogenic diet containing 0.02% lovastatin (w/w) or 0.02% resveratrol (w/w) for 12 weeks. Resveratrol...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Jeon SM,Lee SA,Choi MS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the antidiabetic effects of various concentrations of adlay bran oil (ABO) in high fat diet and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Dietary supplementation with 10% ABO for 4 weeks effectively decreased the blood triacylglycerol, glucose, and total cholesterol levels in diabetic rats, alt...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Tseng YH,Chang CW,Chiang W,Hsieh SC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite defenses by polymorphonuclear neutrophils in the host against invading agents, overproduction of oxidant species by phagocytes can lead to damage in the surrounding tissues. Several benzophenones have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties. The effect of the natural benzophenone 7-epiclusianone iso...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Santa-Cecília FV,Santos GB,Fuzissaki CN,Derogis PB,Freitas LA,Gontijo VS,Stringheta PC,Nagem TJ,Brigagão MR,Santos MH

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ethanol extracts of Vaccinium corymbosum (VCE) on exercise-induced fatigue in mice. Mice were randomly divided into three groups; nonexercise control group (CON), exercise control group (Ex-CON), and exercise and VCE supplementation group (Ex-VCE). Compared with Ex-...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kim S,Park J,Shin J,You Y,Kim OK,Lee J,Chung JW,Shim S,Kim K,Jun W

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the world and is the primary cause of mortality among Americans. One of the many reasons for the pathogenesis of CVD is attributed to eating diets high in saturated fat and refined carbohydrates and low in fruits and vegetables. Epidemiological evidence has...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Foroudi S,Potter AS,Stamatikos A,Patil BS,Deyhim F

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Korean Health/Functional Food Act of 2002 has led to the promotion of research on health/functional foods (HFFs). In order to track government-funded studies on HFFs, a free accessible database (National Research & Development on Functional Food, NaReaD(ff)) has been established by the Korea Food and Drug Administ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kim JY,Park J,Kwon O

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we report the cloning of an aspartic protease (AP) from flowers of Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh. (Asteraceae) along with the use of depigmented aqueous flower extracts, as a source of APs, for the hydrolysis of whey proteins. The isolated cDNA encoded a protein product with 509 amino acids called arctiu...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cimino CV,Colombo ML,Liggieri C,Bruno M,Vairo-Cavalli S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was carried out to assess the influence of sesame oil on blood glucose, lipid peroxidation, and status of antioxidants in normal and streptozotocin (STZ) diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced in adult female albino Wistar rats weighing 180-200 g by administration of STZ (40 mg/kg of body weight) intrap...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ramesh B,Saravanan R,Pugalendi KV

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of salidroside on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) production in RAW 264.7 macrophages and related anti-inflammatory mechanism. PGE₂ production was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); NO production was tes...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Song B,Huang G,Xiong Y,Liu J,Xu L,Wang Z,Li G,Lu J,Guan S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerosis, a progressive disease characterized by the accumulation of lipids and fibrous elements in the arteries, is a most important contributor to cardiovascular diseases. Resveratrol is a naturally occurring phytopolyphenol compound and shows the ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In this...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Fan E,Zhang L,Jiang S,Bai Y

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00