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10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Capsaicin from chili peppers reduces liver and abdominal fat and protects against oxidative damage
Capsaicin is an active compound found in different types of hot peppers. It is responsible for their spiciness, as well as for the health benefits associated with them. One of the most notable things capsaicin is known for is its ability to relieve pain. Several studies have shown that capsaicin can decrease the intensity of […]
10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluation of the safety and phytochemical content of Carpobrotus edulis
Researchers at the University of Nairobi and the University of Zimbabwe screened the aqueous leaf extract of Carpobrotus edulis (Hottentot fig), a medicinal plant native to Zimbabwe, to determine its phytochemical composition and its effect on hematological parameters. They reported their findings in an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. C. edulis leaves are used in folk medicine […]
10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Rhus verniciflua and Eucommia ulmoides extracts can regulate hepatic dyslipidemia
In this study, researchers from South Korea examined the mechanism by which the combined extracts of Rhus verniciflua (Chinese lacquer tree) and Eucommia ulmoides (Chinese rubber tree) — denoted as ILF-RE — regulate hepatic dyslipidemia. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic liver disease associated with […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Components of aloe vera extracts show antiviral activity against influenza A
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the antiviral activities of the bioactive components of Aloe vera. They reported their findings in an article published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Previous studies have found that the ethanolic extract of Aloe vera (AVE) has significant anti-influenza activity, but the mechanisms underlying this activity and the […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Identification and screening of neuroprotective compounds in Panax ginseng
American and Chinese researchers screened, identified and evaluated the bioactive compounds present in Panax ginseng. They reported their findings in an article published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. According to in vivo and in vitro studies, Panax ginseng exerts neuroprotective effects, but the specific bioactive compounds responsible for these effects and their mechanisms still […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ginkgo biloba found to have neuroprotective effects against retinal ganglion cell degeneration
In this study, South Korean researchers investigated the neuroprotective effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) against hypoxic injury to retinal ganglion cells (RGC) both in vitro and in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Hypoxia-induced oxidative stress and disturbed microvascular circulation are both implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. On the […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluation of the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Ziziphus lotus seeds
Researchers at the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Morocco evaluated the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the organic and aqueous extracts of Ziziphus lotus (jujube) seeds. They reported their findings in a study published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. According to previous studies, natural plant extracts contain a variety of phenolic compounds with beneficial activities. To determine the […]
09/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists explore the effects of certain phenolic compounds on sirtuins and hepatic inflammation
Resveratrol is a powerful natural compound that’s known for its heart benefits. Found abundantly in the skins and seeds of grapes, peanuts, cocoa and berries, resveratrol has cardioprotective, antiviral, neuroprotective, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to studies. Piceatannol is a natural derivative of resveratrol that’s also found in fruits and vegetables. Reports suggest that piceatannol […]
09/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This germicidal UV light can safely inactivate airborne coronavirus, study finds
Ultraviolet (UV) light is known as a health hazard to the skin and eyes, but a new study reports that a certain type of “germicidal” UV light can eliminate airborne coronaviruses without harming exposed human tissues. According to researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center‘s Center for Radiological Research, far-UVC light, which has a lower wavelength than DNA-damaging […]
09/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Observing changes in phytochemical content and antioxidant activity of developing broccoli florets
In this study, South Korean researchers investigated the influence of the head ontogeny process on glucosinolate (GSL) concentration, total phenolic and flavonoid content and antioxidant activities of broccoli florets grown in open field conditions in South Korea. Their findings were published in the Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. For their experiment, the researchers studied the florets of six […]
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