Photodynamic Therapy with Natural Photosensitizers in the Management of Periodontal Disease Induced in Rats
Gels. 2022 Feb 20;8(2):134. doi: 10.3390/gels8020134. ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate the effect of new natural photosensitizers (PS) (based on oregano essential oil, curcuma...
Folic Acid-Adorned Curcumin-Loaded Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Cervical Cancer
ACS Appl Bio Mater. 2022 Feb 24. doi: 10.1021/acsabm.1c01311. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Cancer is a deadly disease that has long plagued humans and...
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...
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...
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...
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....
The Results Given in the Paper by Bruyere et al. “Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study [of] the Efficacy of a Combination of Propolis and Cranberry (DUAB) in Preventing Low Urinary Tract Infection Recurrence in Women [with] Recurrent Cystitis” Should Be Used with Great Caution
Urol Int. 2020;104(5-6):497-498. doi: 10.1159/000506020. Epub 2020 May 11. NO ABSTRACT PMID:32392560 | DOI:10.1159/000506020...
Cranberry Polyphenols and Prevention against Urinary Tract Infections: Relevant Considerations
Molecules. 2020 Aug 1;25(15):3523. doi: 10.3390/molecules25153523. ABSTRACT Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a distinctive source of polyphenols as flavonoids and phenolic acids that has been described...
Combination of cranberry extract and D-mannose – possible enhancer of uropathogen sensitivity to antibiotics in acute therapy of urinary tract infections: Results of a pilot study
Exp Ther Med. 2020 Oct;20(4):3399-3406. doi: 10.3892/etm.2020.8970. Epub 2020 Jul 7. ABSTRACT Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections are extremely common in women. Antibiotic treatment for...
Efficacy of an orally administered combination of Lactobacillus paracasei LC11, cranberry and D-mannose for the prevention of uncomplicated, recurrent urinary tract infections in women
Urologia. 2021 Feb;88(1):64-68. doi: 10.1177/0391560320957483. Epub 2020 Sep 20. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Most women experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once in their lifetime....
Cranberry Extract for Symptoms of Acute, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection: A Systematic Review
Antibiotics (Basel). 2020 Dec 25;10(1):12. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics10010012. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Effective alternatives to antibiotics for alleviating symptoms of acute infections may be appealing to patients and...