The Effects of Anthocyanin-Rich Bilberry Extract on Transintestinal Cholesterol Excretion [PDF]
Foods, 2021 Hypercholesterolemia is one of the modifiable and primary risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Emerging evidence suggests the stimulation of transintestinal cholesterol excretion (TICE), the nonbiliary cholesterol excretion, using natural ...
Jimin Hong, Minji Kim, Bohkyung Kim
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Anti-Aging Properties of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Rich in Bilberry Fruit Extract
AntioxidantsPhotoaging is a process related to an increased level of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Polyphenols can scavenge free radicals in the body, which can delay skin aging.
Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka +6 more
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In vitro mechanistic studies and potential health benefits of a standardized bilberry extract in low mood and cognitive enhancement [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionBackgroundLow mood and cognitive impairments are multifactorial conditions often linked to oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuroinflammation.
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Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics for the Routine Detection of Bilberry Extract Adulteration and Quantitative Determination of the Anthocyanins [PDF]
Journal of Spectroscopy, 2018 Consumers must be assured that bought food supplements contain both bilberry extract and the anthocyanin amounts that match the declared levels. Therefore, a Fourier transform near-infrared (FT-NIR) spectroscopic method was validated based on principal ...
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Clinical Ophthalmology, 2017 Orie Nakamura,1 Satoru Moritoh,1,2 Kota Sato,1,3 Shigeto Maekawa,1 Namie Murayama,1 Noriko Himori,1 Kazuko Omodaka,1,3 Tetsuya Sogon,4 Toru Nakazawa1–3,5 1Department of Ophthalmology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Miyagi, Japan ...
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LifeType 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing global health concern, with diabetic retinopathy (DR) representing a major microvascular complication that contributes significantly to vision impairment. Oxidative stress plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of
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Assessment of the In Vivo Antioxidant Activity of an Anthocyanin-Rich Bilberry Extract Using the Caenorhabditis elegans Model [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2020 Anthocyanins have been associated with several health benefits, although the responsible mechanisms are not well established yet. In the present study, an anthocyanin-rich extract from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) was tested in order to evaluate its
Ana M. González-Paramás +7 more
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Antioxidant capacity of bilberry extract microencapsulated in whey protein hydrogels
Food Research International, 2012 The application of antioxidative phenolic plantcompounds, such as bilberry anthocyanins, as bioactive food additive maybe facilitated by the protection throughmicroencapsulation.
Betz, M.;Steiner, B.;Schantz, M.;Oidtmann, J.;Mäder, K.;Richling, E.;Kulozik, U.
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Influence of Bilberry Extract on Neuronal Cell Toxicity
BiologyIncreased intake of dietary antioxidants such as anthocyanins, which are enriched in colourful fruits, is a promising alternative to reduce the risk of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).
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Effects of Bilberry Extract on Hepatic Cholesterol Metabolism in HepG2 Cells
Applied Sciences, 2022 Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), rich in polyphenols, has been claimed to have lipid-lowering effects, but its underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
Jimin Hong, Minkyung Bae, Bohkyung Kim
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