Fatty acid and triacylglycerol compositions of milk thistle seeds growing wild in Tunisia (Silybum marianum L.) [PDF]
, 2015 The milk thistle plant grows in many regions in Tunisia; however, there is no literature regarding their oil composition. In this study, oil content, fatty acids and triacylglycerols compositions of milk thistle seeds growing wild in Tunisia were ...
Daassa, M. +3 more
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Different anti-adipogenic effects of bio-compounds on primary visceral pre-adipocytes and adipocytes. [PDF]
, 2016 Several natural compounds exhibit strong capacity for decreasing triglyceride accumulation, enhancing lipolysis and inducing apoptosis. The present study reports the anti-adipogenic effects of Silybum marianum (SL), Citrus aurantium (CA), Taraxacum ...
Colitti, Monica, Stefanon, Bruno
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Silybum marianum: Beyond Hepatoprotection. [PDF]
, 2015 Silybum marianum is a medicinal plant that has long been used as hepatoprotective remedy. It has been used for the treatment of numerous liver disorders characterized by functional impairment or degenerative necrosis.
Bahmani, M. +3 more
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Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum L.) as a Novel Multipurpose Crop for Agriculture in Marginal Environments: A Review [PDF]
, 2022 Milk thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.) is a versatile crop that has adapted to the broadly different soil and environmental conditions throughout all continents.
Carrubba A. +4 more
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Effects of oral administration of silymarin in a juvenile murine model of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis [PDF]
, 2017 The increasing prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adolescents is challenging the global care system. No therapeutic strategies have been de\ufb01ned so far, and changes in the lifestyle remain the only alternative.
Anese, Monica +10 more
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<i>Vitex Agnus-Castus</i> Extract Supplementation Enhanced Growth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Parameters, Intestinal Histomorphometry, Flesh Composition, and Quality of Nile Tilapia, <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>. [PDF]
Aquac NutrPlant‐derived extracts offer a promising alternative to synthetic additives in fish feed, with the aim of enhancing growth, health, and sustainable production. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the hydroalcoholic extract of dietary Chaste tree, Vitex agnus-castus (VAC), on growth performance, feed utilization, digestive enzymes ...
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Fenugreek: A therapeutic complement for patients with borderline hyperlipidemia: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a medicinal plant from Fabaceae family. This clinical study was designed to evaluate the effects of Fenugreek seeds supplementation on serum biochemical parameters of patients with borderline ...
Ardalani, Hamidreza +5 more
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Fatty acid composition of seed oils of Mediterranean herbaceous species
Grasas y Aceites, 1994 In the context of research into the lipids of higher plant, the fatty acid composition of eleven species is reported. These species belong to nine families, and most of them are common in the Mediterranean flora.
E. Ucciani +3 more
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Ethnoveterinary medicines used for horses in Trinidad and in British Columbia, Canada [PDF]
, 2006 This paper investigates the commonalities in ethnoveterinary medicine used for horses between Trinidad (West Indies) and British Columbia (Canada). These research areas are part of a common market in pharmaceuticals and are both involved in the North ...
Lourenco Grant +4 more
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Sub- and supercritical fluid extraction of functional ingredients from different natural sources: Plants, food-by-products, algae and microalgae A review [PDF]
, 2006 The increasing interest of consumers in functional foods has brought about a rise in demand for functional ingredients obtained using ‘‘natural’’ processes.
Cifuentes, Alejandro +2 more
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