- The study investigates the impact of a black rice bran diet on colorectal cancer development in mice treated with specific carcinogens, comparing it to a standard diet with cellulose as fiber.
- Results showed that mice fed the black rice bran diet had increased levels of beneficial bacteria and short-chain fatty acids, along with reduced tumor growth rate and key proteins related to cancer progression.
- The findings suggest that black rice bran may effectively inhibit colon cancer, highlighting the need for further research to explore its potential as a preventive dietary measure against colorectal cancer.
Research focused on the antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-type 2 diabetes activities of Mart. plant extract fractions, identifying a new biflavonoid compound named macrophylloflavone.
Macrophylloflavone demonstrated significant antibacterial effects against specific bacterial strains and showed strong antioxidant activity in comparison to established controls.
Treatment with macrophylloflavone led to a reduction in blood glucose levels in diabetic rats, indicating its potential as an effective agent for combating diabetes.