Antioxidant capacity and polyphenolic content of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) leaf infusions.

abstract：:Aerial parts of Medicago sativa L. have been used as food and its consumption has been associated with health benefits, one among the most important being menopausal symptoms control. This work was aimed to explore possible pharmacological effects of two new alfalfa-derived products that have recently emerged as daily...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Soto-Zarazúa MG,Bah M,García-Alcocer MG,Berumen LC,Costa CS,Bessa MJ,Rodrigues F,Teixeira JP,Oliveira MBPP

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：:To investigate the effectiveness of nutritional supplement Bao Khi Khang as an adjuvant therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to conventional therapy alone. This was a prospective, randomized, open-label controlled trial in 60 patients presenting with acute exacerbatio...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Hoang BX,Han B,Nguyen HX,Dang KT

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anti-ulcer potentials of aqueous (AE) and methanol (ME) extracts of whole unripe Carica papaya fruit were evaluated using ethanol- and indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer models in rats. The effect of the extracts on small intestinal propulsion was also investigated. The extracts significantly reduced the ulcer ind...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ezike AC,Akah PA,Okoli CO,Ezeuchenne NA,Ezeugwu S

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honey has been used as a medicine throughout the ages and has recently been reintroduced to modern medical practice. Much of the research to date has addressed honey's antibacterial properties and its effects on wound healing. Laboratory studies and clinical trials have shown that honey is an effective broad-spectrum ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Al-Waili NS,Salom K,Butler G,Al Ghamdi AA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to test the hypothesis that kava kava induces a depressor response in the pulmonary vascular bed of the cat and to identify the pathways involved in the mediation or modulation of these effects. In separate experiments, the effects of L-N5-(1-iminoethyl)ornithine hydrochloride (L-NIO), a nitric...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Hoover JM,Kaye AD,Ibrahim IN,Fields AM,Richards TA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the effects of Rhizoma Dioscoreae Tokoronis extracts (RDTEs) on plasma lipids, body weight, and lipogenic enzymes. Mice were administered a standard chow diet, a 60% high-fat diet, or a high-fat diet with RDTE. Mice that were fed a high-fat diet containing RDTE were found to have lower increases in body an...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Song MY,Lv N,Kim EK,Kwon KS,Yoo YB,Kim JH,Lee SW,Song JH,Lee JH,Lee SK,Shin BC,Ryu DG,Park BH,Kwon KB

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlorogenic acid has been described as a novel polyphenol with metabolic effects on glucose homeostasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of chlorogenic acid administration on glycemic control, insulin secretion, and insulin sensitivity in patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). A randomized, d...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Zuñiga LY,Aceves-de la Mora MCA,González-Ortiz M,Ramos-Núñez JL,Martínez-Abundis E

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：:To evaluate the effect of berberine (BBR) plus bezafibrate administration on the lipid profile of patients with mixed dyslipidemia. A double-blind randomized pilot clinical trial with parallel groups was carried out in 36 patients, aged 30-60 years with mixed dyslipidemia [triglycerides (TG) ≥1.7 mM and total choleste...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： León-Martínez JM,Martínez-Abundis E,González-Ortiz M,Pérez-Rubio KG

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of solid-state fermented rice cultured with Basidiomycota (sangwhang) and Monascus ruber on lipid metabolism and antioxidant activity. Forty 4-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were fed high cholesterol diets in which carbohydrate sources in the treatment groups consisted of non-fermented ri...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Jang YJ,Kim MH,Nam SH,Kang MY

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin E is an essential human nutrient that was first isolated from wheat. Emmer wheat, the cereal of Old World agriculture and a precursor to durum wheat, grows wild in the Fertile Crescent. Evolution Canyon, Israel, provides a microsite that models effects of contrasting environments. The north-facing and south-fa...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Watts EJ,Shen Y,Lansky EP,Nevo E,Bobe G,Traber MG

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Problems associated with current treatment regimens have generated a considerable interest in alternative approaches for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infections using phytochemical compounds. In an attempt to identify potential sources of such compounds, the antimicrobial activity of five solvent extracts of...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Njume C,Afolayan AJ,Clarke AM,Ndip RN

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids have a wide range of beneficial effects in several human health conditions. Animal and in vitro studies have indicated that omega-3 fatty acids affect blood lipid profiles, cardiovascular health, membrane lipid composition, eicosanoid biosynthesis, cell signaling cascades,...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Shahidi F,Miraliakbari H

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:cis-Diamminedichloroplatinum (II) (cisplatin) is an effective chemotherapeutic agent successfully used in the treatment of a wide range of tumors. Nevertheless, nephrotoxicity has restricted its clinical use. The use of more than a few antioxidants has shown that reactive oxygen species are involved in cisplatin-induc...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Razo-Rodríguez AC,Chirino YI,Sánchez-González DJ,Martínez-Martínez CM,Cruz C,Pedraza-Chaverri J

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyphenol-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are protective against cardiovascular diseases, but the mechanisms of the beneficial effects are still unknown. The goal of this research was to clarify actions of procyanidin trimer (C1) in rat aortic endothelial cells (RAECs). Procyanidin C1 at concentrations up ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Byun MW

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracts obtained from the seeds of Nigella sativa are used as a spice or remedy for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases. The purpose of this study was to examine the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of its polyphenols. N. sativa seed polyphenols were prepared, and analgesic and anti-inflammatory eff...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ghannadi A,Hajhashemi V,Jafarabadi H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schisandra chinensis (SC), a traditional herbal medicine, has been prescribed for patients suffering from various liver diseases, including hepatic cancer, hypercholesterolemia, and CCl₄-induced liver injury. We investigated whether SC extract has a protective effect on alcohol-induced fatty liver and studied its unde...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Park HJ,Lee SJ,Song Y,Jang SH,Ko YG,Kang SN,Chung BY,Kim HD,Kim GS,Cho JH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the aqueous extract of To-Sa-Za (TSZ-AE), the seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam., which is a traditional medicinal herb commonly used in Korea and other oriental countries, could induce osteogenic activity in human osteoblast-like MG-63 cells. TSZ-AE treatment mildly...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yang HM,Shin HK,Kang YH,Kim JK

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is already known that the Maitake (D-Fraction) mushroom is involved in stimulating the immune system and activating certain cells that attack cancer, including macrophages, T-cells, and natural killer cells. According to the U.S. National Cancer Institute, polysaccharide complexes present in Maitake mushrooms appea...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Alonso EN,Orozco M,Eloy Nieto A,Balogh GA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High glucose levels can change podocyte gene expression and subsequently induce podocyte damage through altered glucose metabolism. l-Carnitine is known to play a beneficial role in diabetes; however, there are no studies on the effects of l-carnitine on podocyte alteration under high glucose conditions. This study in...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Fan JP,Kim D,Kawachi H,Ha TS,Han GD

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the foremost sex-related health problems among men. The global occurrence ranges from 20% to 30%, according to various studies. PE has a great impact on the men's quality of life, with deleterious effects such as embarrassment, frustration, and feeling of incompetence. Considering ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Panda SK,Nirvanashetty S,Parachur VA,Mohanty N

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Thymus glabrescens Willd. (thyme) essential oil were examined, as well as its association with tetracycline. The antibacterial activities of geraniol and thymol, the main constituents of T. glabrescens oil, were also determined. Gas chromatography and gas chromato...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Miladinović DL,Ilić BS,Kocić BD,Ćirić VM,Nikolić DM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone is maintained by an intricate balance between bone formation and bone resorption. The presence of inflammation can contribute to an imbalance in bone homeostasis by enhancing differentiation and activity of osteoclasts, the cells that participate in the breakdown of bone. Polyphenols such as flavonoids found in p...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Thomas A,South S,Vijayagopal P,Juma S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is generally associated with low-grade chronic inflammation that involves the recruitment of macrophages and other inflammation factors to the adipocytes of obese individuals. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), a cytokine associated with systemic inflammation, is elevated in conditions of obesity. TNF-α is a...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Marthandam Asokan S,Hung TH,Chiang WD,Lin WT

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously, we reported that bamboo culms possess a stronger antioxidative capacity than bamboo leaves in vitro. In this study, we investigated whether bamboo culm extract (BCE) supplementation ameliorates oxidative stress and hepatic nuclear factor kappaB (NF kappa B) activation in C57BL/6 mice fed an atherogenic die...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lee MJ,Kim MJ,Song YS,Song YO,Moon GS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Mediterranean dietary pattern has a well-established beneficial role in health promotion. Epidemiologic studies reveal the protective role of adherence to this pattern on overall cancer incidence and mortality. This review examines results from prospective cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies assessin...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kontou N,Psaltopoulou T,Panagiotakos D,Dimopoulos MA,Linos A

更新日期：2011-10-01 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：:Propolis was included in the Argentine Food Code as a functional food. The chemical parameters and antioxidant properties of propolis samples from the same colonies of Apis mellifera in San Juan (Cuyo region, Western Argentine) were compared every month for 1 year using two collection methods. Chemical parameters were...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Isla MI,Zampini IC,Ordóñez RM,Cuello S,Juárez BC,Sayago JE,Moreno MI,Alberto MR,Vera NR,Bedascarrasbure E,Alvarez A,Cioccini F,Maldonado LM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Porphyromonas gingivalis is a key etiologic agent of chronic periodontitis. This Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium produces several virulence factors and can induce a host inflammatory response that contributes to periodontal disease. In the present study, we investigated green tea, white tea, oolong tea, and black te...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Zhao L,La VD,Grenier D

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00