Non-Targeted Metabolomic Analysis of the Kombucha Production Process
Metabolites. 2022 Feb 8;12(2):160. doi: 10.3390/metabo12020160. ABSTRACT Kombucha is a traditional fermented beverage obtained from the transformation of sugared black tea by a community of...
Evolution in Composition of Kombucha Consortia over Three Consecutive Years in Production Context
Foods. 2022 Feb 21;11(4):614. doi: 10.3390/foods11040614. ABSTRACT Kombucha is a traditional drink obtained from sugared tea that is transformed by a community of yeasts and...
Vasoactive Properties of a Cocoa Shell Extract: Mechanism of Action and Effect on Endothelial Dysfunction in Aged Rats
Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Feb 21;11(2):429. doi: 10.3390/antiox11020429. ABSTRACT Cocoa has cardiovascular beneficial effects related to its content of antioxidant phytochemicals. Cocoa manufacturing produces large amounts...
Mouthwash Formulation Co-Delivering Quercetin and Mint Oil in Liposomes Improved with Glycol and Ethanol and Tailored for Protecting and Tackling Oral Cavity
Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Feb 11;11(2):367. doi: 10.3390/antiox11020367. ABSTRACT The aim of this work was the simultaneous loading of quercetin and mint essential oil (mint oil)...
Effect of Brazil Nuts on Selenium Status, Blood Lipids, and Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Feb 16;11(2):403. doi: 10.3390/antiox11020403. ABSTRACT Tree nuts, including Brazil nuts, have been hypothesized to impact cardiovascular health through the modulation of oxidative...
Fractionation of Extracts from Black Chokeberry, Cranberry, and Pomegranate to Identify Compounds That Influence Lipid Metabolism
Foods. 2022 Feb 16;11(4):570. doi: 10.3390/foods11040570. ABSTRACT Polyphenols show a spectrum of bioactive effects, including an influence on lipid metabolism. In this study, we performed...
Phytogenotypic Anthocyanin Profiles and Antioxidant Activity Variation in Fruit Samples of the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton)
Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Jan 27;11(2):250. doi: 10.3390/antiox11020250. ABSTRACT In this study, we conducted an analysis of the qualitative and quantitative composition of anthocyanins and anthocyanidins...
Black Pepper or Radish Seed Oils in a New Combination of Essential Oils Modulated Broiler Chickens’ Performance and Expression of Digestive Enzymes, Lipogenesis, Immunity, and Autophagy-Related Genes
Vet Sci. 2022 Jan 24;9(2):43. doi: 10.3390/vetsci9020043. ABSTRACT Optimal combinations of essential oils (EOs) can enhance performance and maintain poultry productivity. The effects of EOs...
Development, Validation, and Application of the UPLC-DAD Methodology for the Evaluation of the Qualitative and Quantitative Composition of Phenolic Compounds in the Fruit of American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton)
Molecules. 2022 Jan 12;27(2):467. doi: 10.3390/molecules27020467. ABSTRACT Phenolic compounds in the fruit of American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) determine the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and other...
Herbal Medicines-Are They Effective and Safe during Pregnancy?
Pharmaceutics. 2022 Jan 12;14(1):171. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010171. ABSTRACT Since the teratogenicity of Thalidomide has been proven, herbal products are more commonly used in pregnancy to not...
Effect of cranberry supplementation on toxins produced by the gut microbiota in chronic kidney disease patients: A pilot randomized placebo-controlled trial
Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2022 Feb;47:63-69. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.11.012. Epub 2021 Nov 14. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND & AIMS: Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have an imbalance in...
Cranberry and Sumac Extracts Exhibit Antibacterial and Anti-Adhesive Effects Against Streptococcus pyogenes
J Med Food. 2022 Jan 24. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2021.0047. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Group A Streptococci (GAS) or Streptococcus pyogenes is responsible for acute bacterial...
Cranberry Proanthocyanidin and Its Microbial Metabolite 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid, but Not 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-Propionic Acid, Partially Reverse Pro-Inflammatory microRNA Responses in Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells
Mol Nutr Food Res. 2022 Feb 3:e2100853. doi: 10.1002/mnfr.202100853. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT SCOPE: The molecular basis underlying the anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties of...
Phytotherapy in Adults With Recurrent Uncomplicated Cystitis–a Systematic Review
Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2022 Apr 16;(Forthcoming):arztebl.m2022.0104. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0104. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Uncomplicated urinary tract infections are among the commonest bacterial infections. Because...
Vitamin C and Phenolic Antioxidants of Jua (Ziziphus joazeiro M.) Pulp: A Rich Underexplored Brazilian Source of Ellagic Acid Recovered by Aqueous Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction
Molecules. 2022 Jan 19;27(3):627. doi: 10.3390/molecules27030627. ABSTRACT Jua (juá in Portuguese) is an underexplored fruit from Brazil’s northeast. This fruit is rich in antioxidant substances....