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Can rye intake decrease risk of human breast cancer?.

Food & nutrition research

Adlercreutz H.
PMID: 21311613
Food Nutr Res. 2010 Nov 10;54. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v54i0.5231.

BACKGROUND: Rye contains more fibre and bioactive compounds than other cereals used for bread production. The fibre and compounds of the fibre complex could provide protection against breast cancer (BC).OBJECTIVE: To review the evidence and theoretical background for a...

Dichloromethane extracts of propolis protect cell from oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced oxidative stress via reducing apoptosis.

Food & nutrition research

Sun LP, Xu X, Hwang HH, Wang X, Su KY, Chen YL.
PMID: 27329777
Food Nutr Res. 2016 Jun 20;60:30081. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v60.30081. eCollection 2016.

BACKGROUND: Bee propolis, a mixture of the secretion from bee tongue gland and wax gland, was collected from the tree bud and barked by bees. The components were rich in terpenes, phenolics, and flavonoids, and had anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory,...

Effect of Launaea procumbens extract on oxidative marker, p53, and CYP 2E1: a randomized control study.

Food & nutrition research

Khan RA, Khan MR, Sahreen S, Alkreathy HM.
PMID: 26945232
Food Nutr Res. 2016 Mar 03;60:29790. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v60.29790. eCollection 2016.

BACKGROUND: Ethyl acetate extracts of Launaea procumbens is used for the treatment of liver dysfunction as an herbal medicine in Pakistan. In this study, the protective effects of ethyl acetate extracts were evaluated against CCl4-induced liver injuries in rat.METHODS:...

Dietary supplementation of germinated pigmented rice (Oryza sativa L.) lowers dyslipidemia risk in ovariectomized Sprague-Dawley rats.

Food & nutrition research

Lo LM, Kang MY, Yi SJ, Chung SI.
PMID: 27032671
Food Nutr Res. 2016 Mar 30;60:30092. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v60.30092. eCollection 2016.

BACKGROUND: In the recent years, cases of elderly women suffering from metabolic diseases such as dyslipidemias brought about by hormonal imbalance after menopause are continuously increasing. In this regard, a continuous and escalating demand to develop a more functional...

Perceptions and practices of commensality and solo-eating among Korean and Japanese university students: A cross-cultural analysis.

Nutrition research and practice

Cho W, Takeda W, Oh Y, Aiba N, Lee Y.
PMID: 26425283
Nutr Res Pract. 2015 Oct;9(5):523-9. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2015.9.5.523. Epub 2015 Sep 01.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Commensality, eating together with others, is a major representation of human sociality. In recent time, environments around commensality have changed significantly due to rapid social changes, and the decline of commensality is perceived as a serious concern in...

Low consumption of fruits and dairy foods is associated with metabolic syndrome in Korean adults from outpatient clinics in and near Seoul.

Nutrition research and practice

Song S, Kim EK, Hong S, Shin S, Song Y, Baik HW, Joung H, Paik HY.
PMID: 26425287
Nutr Res Pract. 2015 Oct;9(5):554-62. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2015.9.5.554. Epub 2015 Aug 18.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine differences in nutrient intake and food consumption by the presence of metabolic syndrome in Korean adults.SUBJECTS/METHODS: Study subjects in this cross-sectional study were recruited from four outpatient clinics in and...

Therapeutic efficacy of ethanolic extract of Aerva javanica aerial parts in the amelioration of CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative damage in rats.

Food & nutrition research

Arbab AH, Parvez MK, Al-Dosari MS, Al-Rehaily AJ, Ibrahim KE, Alam P, Alsaid MS, Rafatullah S.
PMID: 27059702
Food Nutr Res. 2016 Apr 07;60:30864. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v60.30864. eCollection 2016.

BACKGROUND: Liver diseases, the fifth most common cause of global death, can be metabolic, toxin-induced, or infective. Though approximately 35 Saudi medicinal plants are traditionally used to treat liver disorders, the hepatoprotective potential of Aerva javanica has not been...

Glucosamine exposure reduces proteoglycan synthesis in primary human endothelial cells in vitro.

Food & nutrition research

Reine TM, Jenssen TG, Kolset SO.
PMID: 27667774
Food Nutr Res. 2016 Sep 23;60:32615. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v60.32615. eCollection 2016.

PURPOSE: Glucosamine (GlcN) supplements are promoted for medical reasons, for example, for patients with arthritis and other joint-related diseases. Oral intake of GlcN is followed by uptake in the intestine, transport in the circulation and thereafter delivery to chondrocytes....

Extract from a mutant Rhodobacter sphaeroides as an enriched carotenoid source.

Food & nutrition research

Wang CC, Ding S, Chiu KH, Liu WS, Lin TJ, Wen ZH.
PMID: 27037001
Food Nutr Res. 2016 Mar 31;60:29580. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v60.29580. eCollection 2016.

BACKGROUND: The extract Lycogen™ from the phototrophic bacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides (WL-APD911) has attracted significant attention because of its promising potential as a bioactive mixture, attributed in part to its anti-inflammatory properties and anti-oxidative activity.OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate...

Cocoa extract intake for 4 weeks reduces postprandial systolic blood pressure response of obese subjects, even after following an energy-restricted diet.

Food & nutrition research

Ibero-Baraibar I, Suárez M, Arola-Arnal A, Zulet MA, Martinez JA.
PMID: 27037002
Food Nutr Res. 2016 Mar 31;60:30449. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v60.30449. eCollection 2016.

BACKGROUND: Cardiometabolic profile is usually altered in obesity. Interestingly, the consumption of flavanol-rich foods might be protective against those metabolic alterations.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the postprandial cardiometabolic effects after the acute consumption of cocoa extract before and after 4 weeks...

Dual effects of a mixture of grape pomace (Campbell Early) and Omija fruit ethanol extracts on lipid metabolism and the antioxidant defense system in diet-induced obese mice.

Nutrition research and practice

Han HJ, Jung UJ, Kim HJ, Moon BS, Cho SJ, Park YB, Lee DG, Choi MS.
PMID: 26060533
Nutr Res Pract. 2015 Jun;9(3):227-34. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2015.9.3.227. Epub 2015 Apr 24.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: We investigated the effects of a combination of grape pomace (Vitis labrusca, Campbell Early) and Omija fruit (Schizandra chinensis, Baillon) ethanol extracts on lipid metabolism and antioxidant defense system in diet-induced obese mice.MATERIALS/METHODS: Forty male C57BL/6J mice were...

Inhibitory effects of Doenjang, Korean traditional fermented soybean paste, on oxidative stress and inflammation in adipose tissue of mice fed a high-fat diet.

Nutrition research and practice

Nam YR, Won SB, Chung YS, Kwak CS, Kwon YH.
PMID: 26060534
Nutr Res Pract. 2015 Jun;9(3):235-41. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2015.9.3.235. Epub 2015 May 06.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Doenjang, Korean traditional fermented soybean paste has been reported to have an anti-obesity effect. Because adipose tissue is considered a major source of inflammatory signals, we investigated the protective effects of Doenjang and steamed soybean on oxidative stress...

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