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View article: Neuroprotective Effects of Black Raspberry Extract Against β‐Amyloid‐Induced Cytotoxicity in <scp>HT</scp> ‐22 Cells
Neuroprotective Effects of Black Raspberry Extract Against β‐Amyloid‐Induced Cytotoxicity in <span>HT</span> ‐22 Cells Open
Black raspberry is known to contain a diverse number of phytochemicals, especially polyphenols which have shown health benefits. These compounds might play a role in alleviating β‐amyloid (Aβ)‐induced neurotoxicity. In this study, we inves…
View article: A Prospective Interventional Study on the Beneficial Effect of Fish Oil-Enriched High-Protein Oral Nutritional Supplement (FOHP-ONS) on Malnourished Older Cancer Patients
A Prospective Interventional Study on the Beneficial Effect of Fish Oil-Enriched High-Protein Oral Nutritional Supplement (FOHP-ONS) on Malnourished Older Cancer Patients Open
Background: Malnutrition and cancer-related fatigue (CRF) are prevalent in cancer patients, significantly impacting prognosis and quality of life. Oral nutritional supplements (ONSs) enriched with protein and ω-3 fatty acids may improve nu…
View article: Dietary Behavior, Sub-health Symptoms, and Public Perceptions of Nutritional Fortification: A Cross-Sectional Study in Taiwan
Dietary Behavior, Sub-health Symptoms, and Public Perceptions of Nutritional Fortification: A Cross-Sectional Study in Taiwan Open
In Taiwan, the recent enactment of the Nutrition and Health Diet Promotion Act underscores national efforts to promote dietary fortification and improve public nutritional status. However, gaps remain in public awareness, dietary behavior,…
View article: Pharmacokinetic effect of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng saponins on arginine absorption and nitric oxide production in healthy subjects
Pharmacokinetic effect of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng saponins on arginine absorption and nitric oxide production in healthy subjects Open
Background: To the best of our knowledge, there are no clinical trials conducted with Astragalus and ginseng extracts on nitric oxide (NO) levels in humans. Therefore, this study aimed to examine whether the standardized intake of Astragal…
View article: <i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> and <i>Panax notoginseng</i> saponins improves intestinal l-arginine absorption and protects against intestinal disorder <i>in vivo</i>
<i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> and <i>Panax notoginseng</i> saponins improves intestinal l-arginine absorption and protects against intestinal disorder <i>in vivo</i> Open
Nutritional supplementation with l-arginine has been shown to promote cell growth and exercise performance, and is helpful to various disorders. Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng are traditional herbal medicines that display a …
View article: Impact of dietary nutrients (functional foods/nutraceuticals) and micronutrients on COVID-19: a review
Impact of dietary nutrients (functional foods/nutraceuticals) and micronutrients on COVID-19: a review Open
The world health organization (WHO) announced that coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic. Considering the pandemic spread of Covid-19, many researchers have shown immense interest in various functional foods/nutraceuticals and dietary …
View article: The use of oak chips during the fermentation process: effects on phenolic compounds profile and antioxidant activity in Syrah young wines
The use of oak chips during the fermentation process: effects on phenolic compounds profile and antioxidant activity in Syrah young wines Open
The oak chip is an alternative to the traditional barrels in winemaking in order to improve the aged quality of the red wines. This study investigated the influence of adding of oak chips during the fermentation process in phenolic compoun…
View article: Chemopreventive and Chemotherapeutic Effect of Propolis and Its Constituents: A Mini-review
Chemopreventive and Chemotherapeutic Effect of Propolis and Its Constituents: A Mini-review Open
Propolis is a bee wax rich in various phytocomponents and traditionally used to treat various ailments. Propolis is reported to possess an array of biological properties including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-diabe…
View article: Exploring Consumers’ Purchase Intention of an Innovation of the Agri-Food Industry: A Case of Artificial Meat
Exploring Consumers’ Purchase Intention of an Innovation of the Agri-Food Industry: A Case of Artificial Meat Open
Green consumption is an emerging environmental topic receiving global attention. Because livestock production is a primary source of greenhouse gas emission, the “low-carbon diet” has become a new trend in the catering industry. Fast food …
View article: The ergogenic activity of cider vinegar: A randomized cross-over, double-blind, clinical trial
The ergogenic activity of cider vinegar: A randomized cross-over, double-blind, clinical trial Open
This randomized, double-blind, clinical trial was designed to compare the endurance capacity (ergogenic property) in healthy athletes after consumption of apple cider vinegar (ACV) and a commercial sports drink (CSD) before and during endu…
View article: Inhibitory Effect of Grape Seed Polyphenol Extract and Vitamin C on Melanogenesis in Cultured B16-F1 Melanoma Cells
Inhibitory Effect of Grape Seed Polyphenol Extract and Vitamin C on Melanogenesis in Cultured B16-F1 Melanoma Cells Open
Background and Objective: The grape seed polyphenol (GSP) is rich in flavonoids and tannins which contributes to diverse pharmacological activities.The current study was undertaken to assess the anti-melanogenesis effect of GSPE on UVA-exp…
View article: Popular functional foods and nutraceuticals with lipid lowering activity and in relation to cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and related complications: an overview
Popular functional foods and nutraceuticals with lipid lowering activity and in relation to cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and related complications: an overview Open
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common non-communicable ailment which claims one-third of total global death. This contribution provides an overview of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia (dysli…
View article: Down-regulation of partial substitution for staple food by oat noodles on blood lipid levels: A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial
Down-regulation of partial substitution for staple food by oat noodles on blood lipid levels: A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial Open
This clinical trial was conducted to assess the lipid-lowering activity of oat noodles by replacing partial staple food (wheat or rice noodle) in normal and mildly hypercholesterolemic subjects. Totally 84 healthy and mild hypercholesterol…
View article: Efficacy of protein rich pearl powder on antioxidant status in a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Efficacy of protein rich pearl powder on antioxidant status in a randomized placebo-controlled trial Open
Pearl is one of the well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescribed for treating various skin and bone related disorders due to its abundant proteins and mineral contents. The present investigation focused on antioxidation and lif…
View article: A randomized, double-blind clinical study of the effects of Ankascin 568 plus on blood lipid regulation
A randomized, double-blind clinical study of the effects of Ankascin 568 plus on blood lipid regulation Open
Hyperlipidemia and inflammation play important roles in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is regarded as an inflammatory response of blood vessels to injury at the start of atherosclerotic plaque formation…
View article: Regulatory/modulatory effect of prune essence concentrate on intestinal function and blood lipids
Regulatory/modulatory effect of prune essence concentrate on intestinal function and blood lipids Open
Overall, the results suggest that the use of PEC may positively regulate the intestinal microflora and thereby effectively lower the TC levels and thus act as a hypocholesterolemic agent.
View article: Triterpenoids and polysaccharide peptides-enriched <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> : a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of its antioxidation and hepatoprotective efficacy in healthy volunteers
Triterpenoids and polysaccharide peptides-enriched <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> : a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of its antioxidation and hepatoprotective efficacy in healthy volunteers Open
The outcome of the present intervention demonstrated the antioxidation, anti-aging and hepatoprotective nature of GL by effectively curbing oxidative stress.
View article: Hypocholesterolemic efficacy of royal jelly in healthy mild hypercholesterolemic adults
Hypocholesterolemic efficacy of royal jelly in healthy mild hypercholesterolemic adults Open
Intervention with RJ for three months considerably lowered the TC and LDL-c levels through improving the levels of DHEA-S and thus alleviates the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
View article: Photoprotective effects of cranberry juice and its various fractions against blue light-induced impairment in human retinal pigment epithelial cells
Photoprotective effects of cranberry juice and its various fractions against blue light-induced impairment in human retinal pigment epithelial cells Open
In conclusion, this study distinctly proved that condensed tannin containing fraction of CJ probably exhibits better free radicals scavenging activity and thereby effectively protected the ARPE-19 cells and thus, hampers the progress of AM…
View article: Regulatory efficacy of fermented plant extract on the intestinal microflora and lipid profile in mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals
Regulatory efficacy of fermented plant extract on the intestinal microflora and lipid profile in mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals Open
In recent years, the use of fermented plant products to protect against various metabolic syndromes has been increasing enormously. The objective of this study was to check the regulatory efficacy of fermented plant extract (FPE) on intest…
View article: Cyclooxygenase-2 expression in oral precancerous and cancerous conditions and its inhibition by caffeic acid phenyl ester-enriched propolis in human oral epidermal carcinoma KB cells
Cyclooxygenase-2 expression in oral precancerous and cancerous conditions and its inhibition by caffeic acid phenyl ester-enriched propolis in human oral epidermal carcinoma KB cells Open
Oral cancer accounts for 3-5% of all cancers worldwide. The present study was undertaken to investigate the correlation between overexpression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and various grades of oral cancer, and to ascertain the inhibitory e…
View article: A randomized, double-blind clinical study to determine the effect of ANKASCIN 568 plus on blood glucose regulation
A randomized, double-blind clinical study to determine the effect of ANKASCIN 568 plus on blood glucose regulation Open
Diabetes is the fourth major cause of death in Taiwan. High blood glucose can lead to macrovascular diseases, small vessel diseases (retinopathy, kidney disease), and neuropathy. This study aimed to investigate whether Monascus-fermented p…