90-Day Oral Toxicity Assessment of Tropaeolum majus L. in Rodents and Lagomorphs.

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：:Worldwide prevalence of noncommunicable chronic degenerative diseases is among the main causes of death worldwide. The consumption of some foods such as nuts and seeds may be beneficial in preventing these diseases. Dipteryx alata Vogel (DA), known popularly as Baru, belongs to the family Fabaceae and is a native frui...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ragassi Fiorini AM,Barbalho SM,Guiguer ÉL,Oshiiwa M,Mendes CG,Vieites RL,Chies AB,de Oliveira PB,de Souza MDSS,Nicolau CCT

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:Oxidative stress and hypogonadism are two factors linked to the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in males. Eating fruits and vegetables is known to reduce the incidences of oxidative stress. The objective of this research was to delineate whether drinking daily squeezed orange juice (OJ) or grapefruit jui...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Deyhim F,Lopez E,Gonzalez J,Garcia M,Patil BS

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated to determine the phenolic and flavonoids contents, and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative activity of the hydromethanolic extracts of the leaves, pulp, and seeds of Annona cacans. The isolation and structural identification of the constituent acetogenin, phenolic acid, and flavo...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Volobuff CRF,Pederiva MMC,Benites RSR,Lima CJ,Argandoña EJS,Cardoso CAL,Pereira ZV,Ruiz ALTG,Foglio MA,de Carvalho JE,Formagio ASN

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：: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：:It remains unclear whether dietary supplementation with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) provides beneficial effects for healthy individuals, especially young subjects. This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with CoQ10 on oxidative stress in healthy young females. We performed a placebo-controlled trial us...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ito K,Watanabe C,Nakamura A,Oikawa-Tada S,Murata M

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anticonvulsant properties of ethanol leaf extract of Spathodea campanulata, a plant used in traditional medicine to treat convulsion and epilepsy, were studied in mice using pentylenetetrazole-, picrotoxin-, and electroshock-induced models in mice. Other central nervous system effects and anticonvulsant-related ac...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ilodigwe EE,Akah PA,Nworu CS

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：:Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin) is one of the commonly consumed leafy vegetables in Nigeria. In order to justify its inclusion in herbal preparations in African traditional medicine, the possible hypolipidemic effect of this vegetable was investigated in rats fed a cholesterol-rich diet. The ability of Questra...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Adaramoye OA,Achem J,Akintayo OO,Fafunso MA

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress triggered by hyperglycemia is thought to be a major factor in the development of liver disease during diabetes mellitus (DM). The aim of this study was to determine the antioxidant capacity of aqueous extracts of selenium-enriched Auricularia auricular (AESA) and further investigate the hepatic protec...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Wei C,Wang J,Duan C,Fan H,Liu X

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antioxidant capacity and polyphenolic content of leaf infusions prepared from six highbush blueberry cultivars (Vaccinium corymbosum L.), one wild lowbush blueberry cultivar (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), and one commercially available mix of genotypes were determined. In order to simulate household tea preparation conditi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Piljac-Zegarac J,Belscak A,Piljac A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic diseases, such as glucose intolerance and nonalcoholic fatty-liver disease (NAFLD), are primary risk factors for life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and hepatic cancer. Extracts from the tropical tree Moringa oleifera show antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Joung H,Kim B,Park H,Lee K,Kim HH,Sim HC,Do HJ,Hyun CK,Do MS

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Species of Hoodia Sweet ex Decne., family Apocynaceae, a southern African succulent plant, have been recognized for their appetite suppressing properties. Products that support appetite and weight control have been developed in Israel from locally cultivated Hoodia spp. To study consumer acceptance, efficacy of, and t...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Landor M,Benami A,Segev N,Loberant B

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several biological and clinical studies have suggested that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) prevents body fat accumulation and increases lean body mass. CLA is available as a concentrated dietary supplement and is purported to provide the aforementioned benefits for people who perform physical activity. This study was ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Salgado JM,Ferreira TR,Donado-Pestana CM,de Almeida OC,das Neves AM,Mansi DN,Dias CT

更新日期：2012-04-01 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 South America, particularly in the Northeastern regions of Brazil, Turnera subulata leaf extract is used as an alternative traditional medicine approach for several types of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, and general inflammation. Despite its widespread use, little is known about th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Souza NC,de Oliveira JM,Morrone MDS,Albanus RD,Amarante MDSM,Camillo CDS,Langassner SMZ,Gelain DP,Moreira JCF,Dalmolin RJS,de Bittencourt Pasquali MA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For many years mushrooms have been used empirically in traditional medicine to treat several diseases. Study of the maitake mushroom, with its immunomodulatory and antitumoral properties, has led to the isolation of several bioactive compounds. One of these, D fraction, is known to reduce tumor cell viability. This st...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Soares R,Meireles M,Rocha A,Pirraco A,Obiol D,Alonso E,Joos G,Balogh G

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a stress-associated mental disorder characterized by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in response to traumatic events or fear. Genistein (GEN), a natural isoflavone, has been shown to exhibit neuroprotective effects. Here, we used the Morris water maze (MWM) and object recogni...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lee B,Choi GM,Shim I,Lee H

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyphenols, including green tea catechins, are secondary plant compounds often discussed in the context of health-promoting potential. Evidence for such effects is mainly derived from epidemiological and cell culture studies. The aim of the present study was to investigate antidiabetic, antiadipogenic, and anti-infla...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Wein S,Schrader E,Rimbach G,Wolffram S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Mexican traditional medicine the orchid Prosthechea michuacana is highly valued as a food and in the treatment of various human diseases, including drug-related renal disease. Methanol, hexane, and chloroform extracts of bulbs of P. michuacana were studied in the cisplatin-induced renal injury model in rats. Result...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Gutierrez RM,Gomez YG,Ramirez EB

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vernonia amygdalina Del. (Family Compositae) is used in Nigerian folk medicine as a tonic and remedy against constipation, fever, high blood pressure, and many infectious diseases. We have evaluated the hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of an aqueous extract of V. amygdalina leaves against acetaminophen-induced...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Iwalokun BA,Efedede BU,Alabi-Sofunde JA,Oduala T,Magbagbeola OA,Akinwande AI

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：:Prostatism and erectile dysfunction (ED) are highly prevalent and closely comorbid. Prescription treatments are limitingly expensive but robust in mechanisms of action (MoA). Nutritional supplements (NS) are low-cost but inadequately supported by evidence. Do any NS use robust MoA? Could their efficacy be amplified vi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Pyke RE

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To observe the effects of marine collagen peptides (MCPs) prepared from chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) skin on life span and spontaneous tumor incidence, Sprague-Dawley rats were fed diets supplemented with MCP at concentrations of 0%, 2.25%, 4.5%, and 9% (wt/wt) from the age of 4 weeks until natural death. There wer...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Liang J,Pei XR,Wang N,Zhang ZF,Wang JB,Li Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tagatose, a low-calorie, full-bulk natural sugar, has just attained GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status under U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, thereby permitting its use as a sweetener in foods and beverages. This paper presents all current aspects of tagatose with respect to demonstrated fo...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Levin GV

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) leaves and its phenolic compounds, thymol and carvacrol, on the activities of xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes, i.e., phase I enzymes such as 7-ethoxycoumarin O-deethylase (ECOD) and phase II enzymes such as glutathione S-transferase (GST) and quinone reductase (QR), were inves...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Sasaki K,Wada K,Tanaka Y,Yoshimura T,Matuoka K,Anno T

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Chlorella powder was screened using 52 in vitro assay systems for enzyme activity, receptor binding, cellular cytokine release, and B and T cell proliferation. The screening revealed a very potent inhibition of human protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) activity of CD45 and PTP1C with 50% inhibitory concentration (IC(...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cheng FC,Lin A,Feng JJ,Mizoguchi T,Takekoshi H,Kubota H,Kato Y,Naoki Y

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kimchi is a traditional Korean food manufactured by fermenting vegetables with probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Many bacteria are involved in the fermentation of kimchi, but LAB become dominant while the putrefactive bacteria are suppressed during salting of baechu cabbage and the fermentation. The addition of ot...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Park KY,Jeong JK,Lee YE,Daily JW 3rd

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00