Fitness and Dietary Supplements: A Cross-Sectional Study on Food Practices and Nutrivigilance.

The use of dietary supplements (DSs) has become common among fitness enthusiasts, aiming to enhance performance, recovery, and overall well-being. : A cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Beni Mellal from April to July 2024, assessed dietary practices, motivations for supplement use, and associated adverse effects among 420 survey participants. The majority of dietary supplement users were aged 25-64 and had higher education levels.

Assessing the Optimal Antibacterial Action of L., L., and Dehnh Essential Oils.

The use of combined essential oils (EOs) is a new technique that can improve their preservative effects while minimizing their sensory impact in foods. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical profile of three essential oils (EOs) extracted from L. (Ls), L.

A Study of the Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Capabilities, Antibacterial Effectiveness, and Cytotoxic Effects on Breast Cancer Cell Lines Using an Ethanolic Extract from the Aerial Parts of the Indigenous Plant Coss. & Moq.

contain numerous bioactive compounds that provide several advantages, including antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic characteristics. This study aimed to make a hydroethanolic extract from the aerial part of the plant, analyze its biochemical compounds, and test its biological activities. From HPLC-DAD analysis, cinnamic acid, sinapic acid, and vanillin bioactives were found to be the main compounds in the extract.

Vortex-Assisted Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction of Heavy Metals in Water and Food Samples Using Iron Oxide Nanoparticle-Impregnated Carboxymethyl-β-Cyclodextrin.

The excessive accumulation of heavy metals has adverse effects on the human body. Here, magnetic iron oxide-impregnated carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin was synthesized. The synthesized material was employed as a magnetic solid-phase extracting adsorbent for specific heavy metals like lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and cobalt (Co).

Multi-frequency sono-fermentation with mono and co-cultures of LAB synergistically enhance mulberry juice: Evidence from metabolic, micromorphological, sensorial, and computational approaches.

The effect of multi-frequency ultrasound-assisted (20/28/40 KHz) lactic acid bacteria (LAB- Lacticaseibacillus casei, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactobacillus helveticus) fermentation (mono and co-cultures) on the metabolic, structural, micromorphological, and sensorial properties of mulberry juice were evaluated. Results indicated that multi-frequency ultrasound-assisted fermentation significantly modified the microstructure of mulberry juice powder, resulting in more porous and rougher surfaces with irregular indentations. Total phenolic content in the best-performing sample (S10) increased to 365.

Influence of Harvesting Stage on Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant, and Antidiabetic Activity of Immature L. Pulp from Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco: In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Approaches.

L. is a medicinal plant that has long been used in traditional Moroccan medicine to treat many diseases. This study aimed to assess the impact of the stages of the immature phase of carob pulp (M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5) on phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and antidiabetic activity of L.

Rational design of novel peptide-based vaccine against the emerging OZ virus.

Oz virus (OZV) belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family which includes viruses with a negative-sense, single-stranded, and segmented RNA genome. OZV is a zoonotic pathogen, particularly since the virus can cause deadly illness when injected intracerebrally into nursing mice. OZV is an emerging pathogen with the potential to spark a pandemic as there is no preventive and licensed treatment against this virus.

Unlocking the Potential of Origanum Grosii Essential Oils: A Deep Dive into Volatile Compounds, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Anti-Enzymatic Properties within Silico Insights.

The present study aimed to comprehensively characterize the volatile compounds from the aerial parts of Origanum grosii and evaluate their potential as antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors through both in vitro and in silico approaches. The essential oil's volatile constituents were identified using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, revealing carvacrol (31 %), p-cymene (18.59 %), thymol (12.

Chemical Analysis of the Antihyperglycemic, and Pancreatic α-Amylase, Lipase, and Intestinal α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities of L. Seed Extracts.

Cannabis is considered ( L.) a sacred herb in many countries and is vastly employed in traditional medicine to remedy numerous diseases, such as diabetes. This research investigates the chemical composition of the aqueous extracts from L.

Isolation of a novel isoprenylated phenolic compound and neuroprotective evaluation of extract against cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury in rats.

Dodonaea grows widely in Saudi Arabia, but studies evaluating its neuroprotective activity are lacking. Thus, this study aimed to isolate and identify the secondary metabolites and evaluate the neuroprotective effects of D. viscosa leaves.

Cardioprotective study of leaf extracts against carbon tetrachloride induced toxicity in rats.

The Rosaceae family includes the evergreen subtropical tree known as Lindl (loquat). To test the effect of several leaf extracts on shielding the heart from carbon tetrachloride (CCl) cytotoxic effects, we employed carbon tetrachloride (CCl), a highly toxic chemical, to cause cardiotoxicity in rats. The heart function enzymes that were examined were lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and Creatine Kinase.

The Protective Potential of (Mill.) Fuss. on Paracetamol-Induced Hepatio-Renal Toxicity and Antiproteinuric Effect: A Biochemical, Hematological, and Histopathological Study.

Paracetamol overdose is a significant global issue due to its widespread use, which can lead to a lack of awareness regarding its potential side effects. Paracetamol can harm the liver, possibly resulting in liver failure. Conversely, this study employed extracts from (PC), known for its rich content of bioactive compounds, with demonstrated antioxidant properties shown in previous research as well as protective effects against various diseases.

Curcumin Nanoemulsion: Unveiling Cardioprotective Effects via ACE Inhibition and Antioxidant Properties in Hypertensive Rats.

: Curcumin, derived from , is a well-known traditional medicinal compound recognized for its therapeutic attributes. Nevertheless, its efficacy is hampered by limited bioavailability, prompting researchers to explore the application of nanoemulsion as a potential alternative. : This study delves into the antihypertensive effects of curcumin nanoemulsion (SNEC) by targeting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and oxidative stress in deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA) salt-induced hypertensive rats.

Renoprotective and Cardioprotective Potential of (Boiss.) against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Toxicity in Rats.

The goal of the current study was to assess the nephroprotective and cardioprotective potential of methanol extract (MOR-1), as well as its butanol (MOR-2) and aqueous (MOR-3) fractions against carbon tetrachloride (CCl)-induced nephro and cardio-toxicity. Cardiac function was assessed using the biochemical parameters lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatinine kinase (CK). Renal function was examined using the biochemical parameters creatinine and uric acid.

Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology of .

, also called , is a medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family characterized by its potency to synthesize and secret secondary metabolites, essentially essential oils. Different populations use the aerial parts of this plant for tea preparation, and this tisane has shown several effects, according to ethnopharmacological surveys carried out in different areas around the world. These effects are attributed to different compounds of , in which their biological effects were recently proved experimentally.

Bioactive Constituents and Toxicological Evaluation of Selected Antidiabetic Medicinal Plants of Saudi Arabia.

The purpose of this review is to summarize the available antidiabetic medicinal plants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its phytoconstituents and toxicological findings supporting by the latest literature. Required data about medicinal plants having antidiabetic activities and growing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were searched/collected from the online databases including Wiley, Google, PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. Keywords used in search are in vivo antidiabetic activities, flora of Saudi Arabia, active ingredients, toxicological evaluations, and medicinal plants.

Impact of Different Extraction Methods on Furanosesquiterpenoids Content and Antibacterial Activity of Resin.

The oleo-gum-resin of is one of the most known natural antimicrobial agents, mainly due to its furanosesquiterpenes. A validated method based on sample extraction by matrix solid-phase dispersion (MSPD) followed by high-performance column chromatography (HPLC) determination is applied to analyze two furanosesquiterpenoids, namely, 2-methoxyfuranodiene (CM-1) and 2-acetoxyfuranodiene (CM-2), existing in . The trial parameters that controlled the extraction prospective were studied and optimized.

Nephroprotective effect of persimmon leaves ( L.f.) against CCl-induced renal toxicity in Swiss Albino rats.

L.f. fruit and leaves are traditionally used for the treatment of hypertension, angina, internal hemorrhage, antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory effects.

The Reproductive Toxicity Associated with , a Folk Medicinal Plant in Saudi Arabia.

is a medicinal plant which is being used to treat various diseases in humans. The available safety data suggest that the plant does not produce any side effects, or toxicity, in tested adult experimental animals. However, the influence of on fetus or embryonic development is largely not known.

Phytochemical Analysis, Cytotoxic, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities of Lichens.

Background: Lichens present a complex symbiotic relationship between a filamentous fungus, photoautotrophic partner (algae or cyanobacteria), and bacterial community. . This study aimed at investigating the chemical composition and cytotoxic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of acetone extracts of Moroccan (), and .

A Polyphenols-Rich Extract from Boiss. Exhibits Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Activities In Vivo.

In this study, the aerial parts of were evaluated for their in vivo analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities. The analgesic activities were examined using acetic acid-induced writhing, the hot plate test and the tail flick method. The anti-inflammatory and the antipyretic activities were evaluated using carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats and brewer's yeast-induced pyrexia in mice, respectively.

Pollen diversity and its implications to the systematics of mimosaceous species by LM and SEM.

In this study we have discussed pollen morphology of 14 mimosaceous species belonging to five genera by using light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The palynological features of species were determined by both qualitative and quantitative characters. The qualitative characters include pollen shape, colpi arrangement, and exine sculpturing.

Centaurea bruguierana inhibits cell proliferation, causes cell cycle arrest, and induces apoptosis in human MCF-7 breast carcinoma cells.

Centaurea bruguierana, of the Asteraceae family, has a long history of use in traditional medicines for the treatment of various ailments. However, the anticancer activity and underlying mechanisms have not yet been assessed. The C.

The influence of variations of furanosesquiterpenoids content of commercial samples of on their biological properties.

Myrrh is an oleo-gum-resin produced in the stem of (Burseraceae) and used for centuries for different medicinal purposes. The present work was designed to evaluate the cytotoxic and antioxidant properties of seventeen myrrh samples (S1-S17) obtained from different retail markets of Saudi Arabia and Yemen regions, along with two furanosesquiterpenoids (CM-1 and CM-2). The cytotoxicity assay was carried out on HepG2, MCF-7 and HUVEC cell lines.