Testicular Effect of Selenium Nanoparticles on Monosodium Glutamate Induced Alteration in Male Albino Rats.

<b>Background and Objective:</b> The flavor enhancer Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is mostly utilized in Asian and West African cuisines, especially in West African and Asian dishes. However, due to its availability, largely without labeling, in many food products, unintentional overuse of this food additive may occur. The objective of this study was to find out how selenium nanoparticles affected the toxicity of MSG in male albino rats' testicles.

Effect of Caffeinated and Decaffeinated Coffee on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate of Healthy Individuals.

<b>Background and Objective:</b> Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world with 80% of it consumed in the form of coffee. It is used as an ingredient in pharmaceuticals, owing to the high content of nutrients and antioxidants, including phenols and polyphenols, that have cardioprotective properties. This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee on blood pressure and heart rate.