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Nutraceutical Benefits of Anchomanes difformis Rhizome and Its Effects on Blood Glucose and Hepatorenal Function in Normoglycemic Rats

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Scientific analysis of Anchomanes difformis roots confirms significant nutraceutical potential, containing high levels of carbohydrates, proteins, and essential minerals. Phytochemical screening revealed antioxidants such as phenols and flavonoids, and although the extracts effectively lowered plasma glucose, safety testing showed dose‐dependent risks.
Lawrence Folorunso Dada, Kingsley Omage, Marshall Arebojie Azeke   +2 more
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Herbal medicines for immunosuppression.

Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology, 2012
Herbal medicines have been used for centuries to treat different illnesses. Among more than 20,000 herbal medicines available for humans, a limited number have sufficiently been studied and numerous remained to be investigated for their efficacy in treating human diseases. A number of herbal products are in use for their immunosuppressive effects. This
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Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Functional Foods, Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals, Bioactive Compounds and Nutrients Effective Against Metabolic Diseases

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
The study demonstrates how functional foods, medicinal plants, phytochemicals, bioactive compounds and essential nutrients combat metabolic diseases. It highlights their mechanisms, including antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, insulin‐sensitising, lipid‐regulating, gut microbiota‐modulating and mitochondrial‐enhancing effects, leading to improved ...
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi, Sana Noreen, Sonia Morya   +2 more
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Comprehensive Review on Advancements in Food Preservation Technologies for Quality and Sustainability

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Preservatives limit microbial development, oxidation, and enzymatic degradation, resulting in better food quality and extended shelf life. Classified as natural, synthetic, or biological, each preservative has distinctive attributes and modes of action. Growing preference for natural preservatives aligns with clean label trends.
Monica Suresh, Arun Meyyazhagan, Haripriya Kuchi Bhotla, Manikantan Pappuswamy, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian   +4 more
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Evaluation of Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds in Tea and Botanical Marc Following Industrial Liqueur Maceration

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Industrial botanical marc retained valuable phytochemicals, antioxidants, catechins, and caffeine after ethanol maceration, with composition varying by botanical source and processing. These underutilized by‐products represent promising, safe, and sustainable feedstocks for recovering bioactive compounds for food, nutraceutical, and functional ...
Veronika Šimora, Ľuboš Harangozo, Július Árvay, Anton Monka, Hana Ďúranová, Emmanuel Duah Osei, Newlove Akowuah Afoakwah, Eva Ivanišová   +7 more
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Phytochemistry, Chemotypic Diversity and Antimicrobial Potential of Essential Oils From Native Aromatic Plants of the Americas: A Systematic Review

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
This review bridges ancestral indigenous knowledge with modern pharmacology, summarizing the phytochemistry and antimicrobial properties of essential oils from seven native American species. It highlights their significant activity against bacterial, fungal and parasitic pathogens, emphasizing their potential as sustainable therapeutic and agricultural
Arley Rey Páez, Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira, João Paulo Viana Leite   +2 more
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A Multi-Scale Feature Extraction Algorithm for Chinese Herbal Medicine Image Classification

Applied Sciences
Due to the low quality of existing Chinese herbal medicine datasets and the lack of recognition algorithms for herbal images, automatic classification of Chinese herbal medicine is ineffective.
Wenbin Dai, Yuxin Ma, Yan Fan, Jun Ma
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Phytochemical Investigation and In Vitro Assessment of Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Properties of Melia azedarach Linn. Extract in Chicken Lymphocyte Model

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
Phytochemistry and biopotential of Melia azedarach Linn. ABSTRACT Melia azedarach Linn. (chinaberry), a medicinal plant native to tropical Asia, is a rich source of diverse bioactive compounds with reported pharmacological activities and promising therapeutic potential.
Priya Chand, Sonu Ambwani, Ravendra Kumar, Stefania Garzoli   +3 more
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Pumpkin and chia seeds as functional foods and their application in different food products: A review

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Functional foods have gained increasing attention for their capacity to promote health and reduce chronic‐disease risk beyond basic nutrition. Among plant‐based functional ingredients, pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) and chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seeds are nutrient‐dense sources of proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, tocopherols ...
Fatima Urooj, Fatima Javed, Abdul Mueez Ahmad, Laiba Younas, Sadia Ansar, Sumbal Raana, Muhammad Abdullah, Rimsha Amjad, Kashaf Basharat   +8 more
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Physicochemical, Functional, and Health‐Promoting Properties of Processed Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Leaves: A Review

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) leaves are a nutrient‐dense source of proteins, dietary fiber, chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds. Processing technologies enable the production of powders and extracts for incorporation into bakery, beverage, dairy, and nutraceutical products; however, challenges remain regarding sensory quality ...
Mary Nkongho Tanyitiku, Rakshya Pandit, Mihiri Vanniarachchy   +2 more
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