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08/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Comparing the effects of piceatannol and resveratrol on factors affecting inflammation, oxidative stress and sirtuins
In this study, South Korean researchers compared the effects of piceatannol (PIC) and resveratrol (RSV) on parameters that affect inflammation, oxidative stress and sirtuins (Sirt). Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. PIC is a natural hydroxylated analog of RSV. It is considered a potential metabolic regulator. The researchers tested the effects of […]
07/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This antioxidant-rich Dillenia species can be used to treat oxidative stress-related diseases
Oxidative stress is a common term used to describe an imbalance between the production of free radicals — unstable molecules associated with cell damage and premature aging — and the body’s ability to neutralize them through antioxidants. The damage to biomolecules (e.g., lipids, protein and DNA) caused by oxidative stress has been linked to the development of many chronic […]
07/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study investigates the phytochemical content and antioxidant potential of Dillenia bracteata
Researchers from India evaluated the antioxidant potential of Dillenia bracteata and its effectiveness as treatment for oxidative stress-related diseases. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Oxidative stress is associated with chronic diseases, such as atherosclerosis, nephrotoxicity, liver cirrhosis, cancers, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize the […]
06/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the antioxidant and liver-protective properties of Surattense nightshade
According to research, around 100 different species of medicinal plants have been documented in Saudi Arabia. Among them, at least 35 were confirmed to be natural remedies traditionally used to treat liver disorders. Some of the most notable ones include Acacia mellifera (black thorn), Aerva javanica (kapok bush), Atriplex subrecta (sprawling saltbush) and Solanum surattense (Surattense nightshade), which are all […]
06/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Solanum surattense and its hepatoprotective activity against oxidative stress
Researchers from Saudi Arabia and Sudan evaluated the antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and hepatoprotective potential of Solanum surattense (thorny nightshade) leaves total ethanol-extract (SSEE). Their findings were published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. More than 35 plants native to Saudi Arabia are traditionally used to treat liver disorders, but most of them lack scientific validation. The researchers […]
03/24/2020
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By Tracey Watson
The amazing health benefits of cubeb pepper, used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine
The great majority of our readers have likely never heard of cubeb pepper. But its many health benefits make it well worth learning about, especially since it has a proven track record as a staple of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines, going back thousands of years. What is cubeb pepper? According to Health Benefits Times, cubeb pepper […]
02/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cudrania tricuspidata extract found to have protective effects against oxidative stress-induced liver injury
South Korean researchers examined the ability of Cudrania tricuspidata leaf extracts (CTEs) to protect against oxidative stress-mediated liver injury in vitro and in vivo. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The fruits, leaves and roots of C. tricuspidata contain large amounts of vitamins B and C and flavonoids. These nutrients allow it to exhibit […]
02/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can this East Asian shrub help reduce the harmful effects of oxidative stress? Study explains
Lindera glauca is a medicinal shrub with a variety of uses. Besides being an excellent condiment and food flavoring, L. glauca is also used in the manufacturing industry and in traditional medicine. A recent study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food investigated the antioxidant and protective effects of L. glauca stem extracts (LGS) against oxidative stress. In it, researchers from Konkuk University in South Korea reported […]
02/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lindera glauca stem extract has antioxidant and protective effects against oxidative stress
Researchers from Konkuk University in South Korea investigated the antioxidant and protective effects of Lindera glauca stem (LGS) extracts against oxidative stress. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The researchers compared the antioxidant properties of the water (LGSW) and ethanol (LGSE) extracts of L. glauca by determining the compounds […]
10/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can you balance your brain chemistry with nutrition? Compounds in broccoli sprouts found to help people with schizophrenia
Research regarding the mechanisms involved in schizophrenia has come a long way. Scientists have now discovered a set of chemical imbalances present in the brains of schizophrenic patients that are linked to the neurotransmitter glutamate. They have also identified a compound that can potentially correct these imbalances and aid in the treatment of schizophrenia. The isothiocyanate sulforaphane, found […]
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