The effect of a high-polyphenol Mediterranean diet (Green-MED) combined with physical activity on age-related brain atrophy: the Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial Polyphenols Unprocessed Study (DIRECT PLUS)
Am J Clin Nutr. 2022 May 1;115(5):1270-1281. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqac001. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The effect of diet on age-related brain atrophy is largely unproven. OBJECTIVES: We aimed...
The Effects of Blackcurrant and Berry Extracts on Oxidative Stress in Cultured Cardiomyocytes and Microglial Cells
FASEB J. 2022 May;36 Suppl 1. doi: 10.1096/fasebj.2022.36.S1.R2805. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of morbidity and mortality for both men...
The Effects of Berry Extracts on Oxidative Stress in Cultured Cardiomyocytes and Microglial Cells: A Potential Cardioprotective and Neuroprotective Mechanism
Molecules. 2022 Apr 27;27(9):2789. doi: 10.3390/molecules27092789. ABSTRACT Oxidative stress is a key underlying factor in cognitive decline and atherosclerosis. Oxidative stress occurs at the cellular...
Neuroprotective Effects of Cranberry Juice Treatment in a Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Nutrients. 2022 May 11;14(10):2014. doi: 10.3390/nu14102014. ABSTRACT Rich in polyphenols, cranberry juice (CJ) with high antioxidant activity is believed to contribute to various health benefits....
Mechanistic insights gained from cell and molecular analysis of the neuroprotective potential of bioactive natural compounds in an immortalized hippocampal cell line
PLoS One. 2022 Jun 3;17(6):e0267682. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267682. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT Evaluating novel compounds for neuroprotective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is...
Chronic Consumption of Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) for 12 Weeks Improves Episodic Memory and Regional Brain Perfusion in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Groups Feasibility Study
Front Nutr. 2022 May 19;9:849902. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.849902. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Ageing is highly associated with cognitive decline and modifiable risk factors such as diet...
The Potential Effect of Blueberry on Cognitive Health and Mood State Based on Human Intervention Studies: Systematic review & Mini Meta-analysis
CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets. 2022 Jun 8. doi: 10.2174/1871527321666220608085852. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Blueberries are known for their high content of several...
ViphyllinTM, a Standardized Black Pepper Extract Exerts Antihyperglycemic Effect and Improves Sciatic Nerve Conduction in High Fat Diet/Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Model Rats
Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2022 Jun 15;15:1819-1829. doi: 10.2147/DMSO.S366609. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Research on plant-based formulations has drawn considerable attention in the management of...
Hemp Seed Fermented by Aspergillus oryzae Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Inflammatory Responses in N9 Microglial Cells
Foods. 2022 Jun 9;11(12):1689. doi: 10.3390/foods11121689. ABSTRACT The objective of our present work was to explore the possible enhanced anti-neuroinflammatory ability of Aspergillus oryzae fermented...
Viphyllin™, a standardized extract from black pepper seeds, mitigates intestinal inflammation, oxidative stress, and anxiety-like behavior in DSS-induced colitis mice
J Food Biochem. 2022 Jun 29:e14306. doi: 10.1111/jfbc.14306. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are the common health concern in populations across...
Expanding Arsenal against Neurodegenerative Diseases using Quercetin based Nanoformulations: Breakthroughs and Bottlenecks
Curr Neuropharmacol. 2022 Aug 10. doi: 10.2174/1570159X20666220810105421. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Quercetin (Qu), a dietary flavonoid, is obtained from many fruits and vegetables such...
Biological control: An effective approach against nematodes using black pepper plants (Piper nigrum L.)
Saudi J Biol Sci. 2022 Apr;29(4):2047-2055. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.01.004. Epub 2022 Jan 6. ABSTRACT Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the oldest spices in...
The terminal enzymatic step in piperine biosynthesis is co-localized with the product piperine in specialized cells of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.)
Plant J. 2022 May 30. doi: 10.1111/tpj.15847. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Piperine (1-piperoyl-piperidine) is responsible for the pungent perception of dried black pepper (Piper...
Rapid Genome-Wide Location-Specific Polymorphic SSR Marker Discovery in Black Pepper by GBS Approach
Front Plant Sci. 2022 May 27;13:846937. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.846937. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT Black pepper (Piper nigrum), the “King of Spices,” is an economically important spice in...
Thermal inactivation kinetics of Salmonella enterica and Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 as a function of temperature and water activity in fine ground black pepper
Food Res Int. 2022 Jul;157:111393. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111393. Epub 2022 May 24. ABSTRACT Fine ground black pepper generally consumed as a seasoning without any further processing...