Exploring optimal soil conditions for high-functional Oenanthe javanica (water dropwort) production.

Background: Oenanthe javanica (Blume) DC., also known as water dropwort, is an aquatic plant species native to various regions across Asia. Despite its numerous health-promoting effects, research on improving its quality remains limited.

Anti-obesity and immunomodulatory effects of Allium hookeri leaves cultivated with artificial light of different intensities on immune-depressed obese mice.

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Allium hookeri (AH) leaves cultivated with different light-emitting diode (LED) intensities (L: low, 100 μmol/m/s; M: medium, 150 μmol/m/s; H: high, 200 μmol/m/s). Alliin concentration increased as light intensity increased in AH and showed the highest level at LED-H condition. The anti-obesity and immunomodulatory properties of AH were evaluated in a cyclophosphamide (CPA)-induced immunosuppressed obese animal model.

stems rich in quercetin and isorhamnetin alleviate insulin resistance in high-fat diet-fed rats.

Background/objectives: Obesity, characterized by abnormal fat accumulation and metabolic disturbances, presents a significant health challenge. Raf., commonly known as Korean Cheonnyuncho, is rich in various beneficial compounds and has demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

The Immune-Stimulating and Anti-Diabetic Effects of Leaves Grown in a Plant Factory with Artificial Lights in Immunosuppressed Obese C57BL/6 Mice.

We investigated the immune-stimulating and anti-diabetic effects of leaves grown in a plant factory with artificial lights. The immunomodulatory effects of leaves' ethanol extracts were evaluated with immune-related hematological factors in blood, the proliferation of splenocytes, NK cell activity, IgG and cytokine levels, and their mechanisms in immunosuppressed obese mice. Anti-diabetic effects were determined by the inhibitory activity against α-amylase and α-glucosidase in vitro and fasting blood glucose levels and biochemical factors in the serum of immunosuppressed obese mice.

Effects of anthocyanin supplementation on blood lipid levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a major cardiovascular disease risk factor associated with increased mortality. The intake of plant food-derived bioactive compounds is associated with beneficial cardiovascular effects, including decreased blood lipid levels and cardiovascular risk. We aimed to evaluate the effects of anthocyanin intake on blood lipid levels by analyzing relevant randomized controlled trials.

Effects of -Cryptoxanthin on Improvement in Osteoporosis Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

Many studies have analyzed the effects of -cryptoxanthin (BCX) on osteoporosis and bone health. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at providing quantitative evidence for the effects of BCX on osteoporosis. Publications were selected and retrieved from three databases and carefully screened to evaluate their eligibility.

Chemical characterization of balloon flower () sprout extracts and their regulation of inflammatory activity in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 murine macrophage cells.

The balloon flower (BF) is a potent natural source of phytochemical compounds and is associated with our health. The sprouting process is accompanied by significant changes in phytochemical compounds in comparison with their original plants. Even though many studies are conducted with BF, there are not yet reports of BF sprouts.

Effects of Low Temperature-Aged Garlic on Exercise Performance and Fatigue in Mice.

We developed low temperature-aged garlic (LTAG) to remove its unique and spicy flavor and evaluated the anti-fatigue properties of LTAG against exercise-induced fatigue in mice. In the results, the treadmill running time to exhaustion in the mice fed LTAG was prolonged compared with the control. There was significant difference in blood parameters of glucose, lactate, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and free fatty acid (FFA) concentration between the LTAG-fed mice and the control.

Low temperature-aged garlic extract suppresses psychological stress by modulation of stress hormones and oxidative stress response in brain.

Background: Garlic is a folk medicine known for its multiple physiological activities, but the neuro-modulatory effect of garlic against psychological stress has rarely been explored. The current study was conducted to determine the potential antipsychological stress effect of low temperature-aged garlic (LTAG).

Methods: After acute restraint stress exposure, mice were administered with raw garlic (RG, 500 mg/kg, p.

Anti-diabetic Effects of Ethanol Extract from Bitter Melon in Mice Fed a High-fat Diet.

Present study aimed to determine the effect of 'bitter melon', a popularly used fruit in Bangladesh and several other Asian countries, on high-fat-diet-induced type 2 diabetes. To investigate the effect, ethanol extract from bitter melon (BME) as a dietary supplement with mouse chow was used. BME was found to significantly attenuate the high-fat diet (HFD) -induced body weight and total fat mass.

Cholesterol-lowering effect of astringent persimmon fruits ( Thunb.) extracts.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of ethanol extract of astringent persimmon on antioxidant activity, cholesterol, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl (HMG)-CoA reductase activity, and mRNA expression of cholesterol metabolism-related genes in human hepatoma cell line (HepG2 cells). In the results, DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity showed that the different types cultivars of astringent persimmon was similar to Vitamin C as positive control. However, there are not significant differences among samples.

Antioxidant Contents and Antioxidant Activities of White and Colored Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.).

This study was performed to evaluate and compare the antioxidant substance content and antioxidant activities of white (Superior) and colored (Hongyoung, Jayoung, Jasim, Seohong, and Jaseo) potatoes. The potatoes were extracted with 80% ethanol and were evaluated for the total polyphenol, flavonoid, and anthocyanin contents and for 1,1-diphenyl- 2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)/2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) radical scavenging activity, reducing power, and ferrous metal ion chelating effect. The total polyphenol, flavonoid, and anthocyanin contents of Hongyoung and Jayoung were higher than white and other colored potatoes.

Physiological Activities of Thiacremonone Produced in High Temperature and High Pressure Treated Garlic.

To examine the possibility of using thiacremonone isolated from high-temperature-high-pressure treated garlic, this study investigated the physiological activities properties. The IC50 values of hydroxyl, superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, and nitric oxide radical scavenging activities of thiacremonone were 92.50, 65.

Isolation and Identification of an Antiproliferative Compound from Fructose-Tryptophan Maillard Reaction Products.

This study was performed to isolate and identify a compound with antiproliferative activity against human stomach cancer cell lines, from fructose-tryptophan Maillard reaction products (MRPs). The MRPs, prepared from a fructose-tryptophan solution heated at 130 °C for 2 h, were fractionated into five solvent fractions: n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, butanol, and water. The highest antiproliferative activity was found in the chloroform fraction (85.

Quality Characteristics of Beef by Different Cooking Methods for Frozen Home Meal Replacements.

Blanching beef for use in home meal replacements (HMR) is an important process that determines the final quality of the beef after the cooking process. Thermal pretreatment also minimizes the change in quality during the main cooking process or storage. In this study, beef samples were washed and sliced, then treated by immersion in boiling water (1-10 min), steaming (1-10 min), or pan-frying in oil (30-240 s).

Physicochemical and in vitro binding properties of barley β-glucan treated with hydrogen peroxide.

This study investigated the changes in content, purity, physical properties, and in vitro binding properties of barley β-glucan by oxidation treatment. Barleys (Hordeum vulgare) were oxidized, using different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (0.2-1.

Physicochemical Properties of β-Glucan from Acid Hydrolyzed Barley.

This study was performed to investigate changes in the content and purity, as well as physical characteristics of β-glucan extracted from acid hydrolyzed whole grain barleys. Waxy and non-waxy barleys (Hordeum vulgare) were hydrolyzed with different concentrations of HCl (0.1~0.

Characteristics of the Thermal Degradation of Glucose and Maltose Solutions.

In order to investigate the thermal degradation of glucose and maltose solutions after high temperature and high pressure (HTHP) treatment, the samples were treated at temperatures of 110, 120, 130, 140, and 150°C for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 h in an apparatus for HTHP treatment. Glucose and maltose solutions (20% w/w) were prepared by weighing glucose and maltose and adding distilled water in the desired proportion. Chromaticity, pH, organic acids, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), free sugar contents, electron donating ability (EDA), and ascorbic acid equivalent antioxidant capacity (AEAC) were evaluated.

Changes in ginsenoside compositions and antioxidant activities of hydroponic-cultured ginseng roots and leaves with heating temperature.

Background: This study evaluated changes in ginsenoside compositions and antioxidant activities in hydroponic-cultured ginseng roots (HGR) and leaves (HGL) with heating temperature.

Methods: Heat treatment was performed at temperatures of 90°C, 110°C, 130°C, and 150°C for 2 hours.

Results: The ginsenoside content varied significantly with heating temperature.

Isolation and Identification of the Antioxidant DDMP from Heated Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai).

We evaluated antioxidant activities of heated pear juice (HPJ) exposed to 120, 130, and 140°C for 2 hr. HPJ was partitioned using n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and water. The ethyl acetate fraction treated at 130°C for 2 hr showed strong antioxidant activity; thus, this extract was isolated and purified using silica gel column chromatography and preparative high performance liquid chromatography.

Effects of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant Properties of Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).

We investigated the effect of various cooking methods (boiling, steaming, stir-frying, and roasting) and three cooking times (5, 10, and 15 min) on the antioxidant properties of red pepper. Raw and cooked peppers were measured for proximate composition, ascorbic acid (AsA) content, total carotenoid content (TCC), total polyphenol content (TP), and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activities. Results showed that the proximate composition, AsA content, TCC, TP, and antioxidant activities were significantly (p<0.

Thermal degradation characteristics and antioxidant activity of fructose solution with heating temperature and time.

This study investigated the thermal degradation characteristics of fructose. A 20% fructose solution was heated to 110-150°C for 1-5 hours. Chromaticity, pH, organic acid, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), fructose content, electron-donating ability (EDA) (as a percentage), and ascorbic acid (AA) equivalent antioxidant capacity (AEAC) of heated fructose solutions were evaluated.

Anti-proliferate and pro-apoptotic effects of 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyranone through inactivation of NF-kappaB in human colon cancer cells.

Many natural compounds have been shown to prevent cancer cell growth through the redox regulation of transcription factors. NF-kappaB, a redox transcription factor, has been implicated in the apoptotic cell death of several cancer cells. This study examined whether or nor 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyranone (DDMP) isolated from onions can modulate the activity of NF-kappaB, thereby induce the apoptotic cell death of colon cancer cells.