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Integrated phytochemical and bioactivity profiling of Xanthium strumarium fruits from Korea and China: Implications for origin‐specific quality specification

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Geographic origin influences the phytochemical composition and biological activities of medicinal plant resources. Xanthium strumarium L. (XS) fruit is widely used in East Asian traditional medicine. However, current pharmacopeial standards primarily recognize Chinese‐derived material, despite the availability and traditional use of
Eunsu Song, Seung‐Min Oh, Jiyeon Chun, Jinah Hwang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antioxidant Activity, and Volatile and Phytosterol Contents of Strobilanthes crispus Dehydrated Using Conventional and Vacuum Microwave Drying Methods

Molecules, 2019
The preservation of active constituents in fresh herbs is affected by drying methods. An effective drying method for Strobilanthes crispus which is increasingly marketed as an important herbal tea remains to be reported.
Lisa Yen Wen Chua, Bee Lin Chua, Adam Figiel, Chien Hwa Chong, Aneta Wojdyło, Antoni Szumny, Thomas Shean Yaw Choong   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bio‐guided fractionation of (9Z)‐5,8,11‐trihydroxyoctadec‐9‐enoic acid from Abelmoschus sagittifolius root as a potent α‐glucosidase inhibitor: An integrated in vitro and in silico study

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Abelmoschus sagittifolius stands out as a valuable medicinal source for developing functional food targeting type 2 diabetes. This study investigated the α‐glucosidase inhibitory potential of an active fraction obtained from A. sagittifolius roots (ASR), enriched in (9Z)‐5,8,11‐trihydroxyoctadec‐9‐enoic acid (OA), using both enzyme ...
Nguyen Phuong Mai, Nguyen Van Quan, Nguyen Dang Duc, Tran Dang Xuan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports.
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the demand for phytosterol-enriched products [PDF]

, 2009
Phytosterol is a healthful ingredient that helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. It has been over ten years since the first phytosterol-enriched product, Benecol margarine, was launched in Finland in 1995; however, understanding of this product is still
Yuan, Yan
core  

Plasma biomarker of dietary phytosterol intake

, 2015
BACKGROUND:Dietary phytosterols, plant sterols structurally similar to cholesterol, reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption and have many other potentially beneficial biological effects in humans.
Xiaobo Lin, Spearie, Catherine Anderson, Susan B Racette, Lina Ma, Lin, Xiaobo, Wallendorf, Michael, Richard E Ostlund, Racette, Susan B, Ma, Lina, Michael Wallendorf, Ostlund, Richard E, Jr., Catherine Anderson Spearie   +11 more
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Changes in Honey Bee Head Proteome in Response to Dietary 24-Methylenecholesterol

Insects, 2020
Phytosterols are important micronutrients that are precursors of important molting hormones and help maintain cellular membrane integrity in insects including bees.
Priyadarshini Chakrabarti, Ramesh R. Sagili   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phytosterols: to be or not to be toxic; that is the question [PDF]

British Journal of Nutrition, 2008
Plant sterols (phytosterols) are membrane constituents of all plants with a structure analogous to that of cholesterol. Thus, phytosterols have either an additional methyl or ethyl group on the carbon-24 position or an additional double bond in the side chain (1) .
openaire   +2 more sources

Emollient Formulations and Skin Barrier Practices in the Context of Eczema and Food Allergy Prevention

Allergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The skin is far from a passive shield; it functions as a dynamic “living barrier” whose structural and immunological integrity is paramount in preventing atopic dermatitis (AD) and the subsequent progression of the atopic march toward food allergy (FA).
Klaudia Ryczaj, Donald Y. M. Leung, Carina Venter, Barbara Sozańska, Helen A. Brough   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polar Lipid and Fatty Acid Profiles of Oat Groats Substantially Influenced by Field Management: A Comparison of Cultivars, Sowing Times and Fertilizer Composition

Plant, Cell &Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The polar lipids in oat grains are crucial due to their biological functions, nutritional quality, potential use in food flavour and processing, the protection they provide against biotic and abiotic stresses, and their ability to act as cellular signalling molecules.
Syed Rehmat Ullah Shah, Lena Engström, Carl Grey, Anders Jonsson, Johanna Wetterlind, Cecilia Tullberg   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source