A Black Sticky Rice-Derived Functional Ingredient Improves Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Perception in Adult Volunteers.

We hypothesized that consumption of a diet containing the functional ingredient from black sticky rice, which is rich in anthocyanin, over a five-day period would improve anxiety, depression, and stress perception in adult volunteers based on the benefits of this compound. In this study, a total of 46 male and female adult volunteers with mild and moderate stress level were assigned to groups consuming a breakfast meal containing an anthocyanin-enriched functional ingredient at doses of 2 and 4 g per day for 5 days. The volunteers consumed three meals with a low DII but high DAQ-S, and the total calories consumed during the study period was 2000 kcal/day.

Effects of a Functional Cone Mushroom () Protein Snack Bar on Cognitive Function in Middle Age: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.

: Due to the rising prevalence of cognitive impairment in the middle-aged and elderly population, combined with consumer demand for functional foods to improve health and well-being. : This study aimed to formulate a functional cone mushroom () (FCM) protein snack bar and evaluate its amino acid profile, phytochemical contents, biological activity and impact on cognitive function. : A total of 26 middle-aged male and female participants were randomized and divided into placebo, FCM1 and FCM2 groups.

Mung Bean Functional Protein Enhances Endothelial Function via Antioxidant Activity and Inflammation Modulation in Middle-Aged Adults: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial.

This study examines the impact of mung bean () protein consumption on endothelial function in middle-aged adults, focusing on antioxidant enzyme activity and anti-inflammatory markers. Mung beans have shown promise in enhancing cardiovascular function, lowering blood pressure, and improving lipid profiles, but the underlying mechanisms of these functions remain unclear. Conducted as a three-arm randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, this study involved male and female participants aged 45 to 60 and assigned them to consume either a placebo or a mung bean functional drink containing 10 or 15 g of mung bean protein daily for six weeks.

A Functional Drink Containing Extract Increases Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Flexibility in Adult Volunteers.

Owing to the reputation of and the crucial role of oxidative stress on the disturbance of physical fitness, the effect of a functional drink containing extract (KP) on the physical fitness of healthy adult volunteers was assessed. Healthy male and female volunteers (19-60 years old) were randomly divided into placebo, KP90, and KP180 groups. All the subjects in KP90 and KP180 were directed to consume a functional drink containing extract at doses of 90 and 180 mg per serving per 80 mL, respectively.

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of an Anthocyanin-Rich Functional Ingredient on Cognitive Function and Eye Dryness in Late Adulthood Volunteers: Roles of Epigenetic and Gut Microbiome Modulations.

Due to the rising demand for supplements targeting cognitive enhancement and dry eye together with the health benefits of anthocyanins, we have developed a functional soup containing an anthocyanin-rich functional ingredient, or "Anthaplex," and assessed the effects on cognitive function and eye dryness together with the possible mechanisms. A total of 69 male and female health volunteers were randomized and divided into placebo, D2, and D4 groups. All subjects consumed 120 mL of placebo or functional soup containing "Anthaplex" either at 2 or 4 g per serving per day within 5 min in the morning for eight weeks.

Limonin mitigates cardiometabolic complications in rats with metabolic syndrome through regulation of the IRS-1/GLUT4 signalling pathway.

Limonin is a natural triterpenoid isolated from citrus fruit. In the present study, we examined the effects of limonin on cardiometabolic alterations in diet-induced metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome was induced in rats by feeding them a high-fat (HF) diet plus 15% fructose in drinking water for 16 weeks.

Effects of Extract on Metabolism, Antioxidants, Adipocytokines, Telomere Length, and Aerobic Capacity in Overweight/Obese Individuals.

We investigated the effects of Irvingia gabonensis (IG) kernel extract on the metabolism, adiposity indices, redox status, inflammation, adipocytokines, blood leukocyte relative telomere length (RTL), and aerobic capacity of overweight/obese individuals. All participants used the first 12-week phase to monitor body weight. They were then randomly divided into two groups: (1) 300 mg IG or (2) placebo (PLA).

Telomere Length Is Correlated with Resting Metabolic Rate and Aerobic Capacity in Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study investigated the associations between relative telomere length (RTL) and resting metabolic rate (RMR), resting fat oxidation (RFO), and aerobic capacity and whether oxidative stress and inflammation are the underlying mechanisms in sedentary women. We also aimed to determine whether the correlations depend on age and obesity. Sixty-eight normal weight and 66 obese women participated in this study.

Genistein alleviates renin-angiotensin system mediated vascular and kidney alterations in renovascular hypertensive rats.

Genistein is a bioflavonoid mainly found in soybean. This study evaluated the effect of genistein on vascular dysfunction and kidney damage in two-kidney, one-clipped (2K1C) hypertensive rats. Male Sprague-Dawley-2K1C hypertensive rats were treated with genistein (40 or 80 mg/kg) or losartan 10 mg/kg (n = 8/group).

Vitamin C supplementation improves blood pressure and oxidative stress after acute exercise in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study.

This study aimed to assess the effect of Vitamin C on blood pressure (BP), and subsequently on oxidative stress and nitric oxide (NO) release, following the low-intensity exercise in the patients. This study included 24 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) (age, 53 ± 7 years; hemoglobin A1c, 10.1% ± 0.

Genistein Prevents Nitric Oxide Deficiency-Induced Cardiac Dysfunction and Remodeling in Rats.

Genistein is an isoflavone found in soybeans. This study evaluates the protective effects of genistein on N-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME)-induced hypertension, cardiac remodeling, and dysfunction in rats. Male Wistar rats were treated with L-NAME 40 mg/kg/day together for 5 weeks, with or without genistein at a dose of 40 or 80 mg/kg/day or lisinopril 5 mg/kg/day ( = 8 per group).

Tangeretin ameliorates erectile and testicular dysfunction in a rat model of hypertension.

Tangeretin is a polymethoxyflavone concentrated in citrus peels and has several biological activities. This study examined whether tangeretin improved reproductive dysfunction in N-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME)-induced hypertensive rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats received L-NAME to induce hypertension and reproductive dysfunction for 5 w and were treated with tangeretin (15 or 30 mg/kg) or sildenafil citrate (10 mg/kg) for the final two weeks.

Tangeretin mitigates l-NAME-induced ventricular dysfunction and remodeling through the ATR/pERK1/2/pJNK signaling pathway in rats.

Tangeretin is a citrus flavonoid that exerts several beneficial effects, including anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation and neuroprotection. In this study, the aim was to test the effect of tangeretin on Nω-Nitro-l-arginine methyl ester (l-NAME)-induced high blood pressure, and left ventricular dysfunction and remodeling in rats. Rats were divided into five groups (n = 8 per each group): a control group, an l-NAME group and three l-NAME groups treated with tangeretin (15 mg kg-1) or tangeretin (30 mg kg-1) or captopril (5 mg kg-1) for the final two weeks.

Cerebroprotective Effect against Cerebral Ischemia of the Combined Extract of and in Metabolic Syndrome Rats.

The novel strategy against ischemic stroke in metabolic syndrome (MetS) targeting at oxidative stress and inflammation has gained attention due to the limitation of the current therapy. Due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammation of the combined extract of and , the cerebroprotective effect against cerebral ischemia in MetS condition has been focused. Since no data were available, this study was set up to determine the effects of the combined extract of L.

Cashew apple juice supplementation enhances leukocyte count by reducing oxidative stress after high-intensity exercise in trained and untrained men.

Background: Cashew apple juice (CAJ) was shown to improve immunological mechanisms by regulating a balance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidant concentrations. However, no study exploring the effects of the CAJ and training status on the immune system and oxidative stress induced by exercise. Therefore, we investigated the effects of CAJ supplementation primarily on leukocyte counts and secondary on oxidative stress and cortisol changes after high-intensity exercise in trained and untrained men.

The Combined Extract of Black Sticky Rice and Dill Improves Poststroke Cognitive Impairment in Metabolic Syndrome Condition.

Despite the increase in cognitive deficit following stroke in metabolic syndrome (MetS) condition, the therapeutic strategy is still limited. Since oxidative stress and neuroinflammation play the crucial roles on the pathophysiology of aforementioned conditions, the cognitive enhancing effect of the combined extract of and was considered based on their antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and neuroprotective effects together with the synergistic effect concept. Male Wistar rats weighing 180-220 g were induced metabolic syndrome-like condition by using a high-carbohydrate high-fat diet (HCHF diet).

Toxicity Evaluation of , the Potential Aphrodisiac Herb.

L. leaf demonstrates sexual enhancement effect. Therefore, it can be used as the potential supplement and functional ingredient.

Blunted Nighttime Sympathetic Nervous System Response to Stress Among Thai Men with Positive Family History of Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome.

Sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome (SUNDS) is prominent among northeast Thai men. This study tests the hypothesis that Thai men with positive family history of SUNDS display abnormal diurnal, autonomic nervous system responses to stress. Healthy northeast Thai men (20-49 years old) lived in the same rural area were divided into two groups based on their positive (PF) or negative family (NF1) history of SUNDS.

L. Leaf Extract Protects against Cerebral Ischemia and Osteoporosis in an Experimental Model of Menopause.

We aimed to determine the protective effects against cerebral ischemia and osteoporosis of extract in experimental menopause. The neuroprotective effect was assessed by giving leaf extract at doses of 2, 10, and 50 mg/kg BW to the bilateral ovariectomized (OVX) rats for 7 days. Then, they were occluded in the right middle cerebral artery (MCAO) for 90 minutes.

Preventive Effect of Cashew-Derived Protein Hydrolysate with High Fiber on Cerebral Ischemia.

This study aimed to determine the protective effect of cashew nut-derived protein hydrolysate with high dietary fiber (AO) in cerebral ischemic rats induced by the occlusion of right middle cerebral artery (Rt.MCAO). Acute toxicity was determined and data showed that LD of AO > 5000 mg/kg BW.

Anticataractogenesis and Antiretinopathy Effects of the Novel Protective Agent Containing the Combined Extract of Mango and Vietnamese Coriander in STZ-Diabetic Rats.

The novel protectant against diabetic cataract and diabetic retinopathy is currently required due to the increased prevalence and therapeutic limitation. Based on the advantage of polyphenol on diabetic eye complications, we hypothesized that the combined extract of mango seed Vietnamese coriander (MPO), a polyphenol-rich substance, should possess anticataractogenesis and antiretinopathy in streptozotocin- (STZ-) diabetic rats. MPO at doses of 2, 10, and 50 mg/kg·BW were orally given to STZ-diabetic rats for 10 weeks.

Abnormal autonomic nervous system function in rural Thai men: A potential contributor to their high risk of sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome.

Background: Rural compared to urban Thai populations have a higher incidence of sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome (SUNDS). This study tests the hypothesis that compared to young urban Thai men, the young rural northeast Thai men display autonomic system dysfunction that may contribute to their relatively high risk to develop SUNDS.

Methods: Forty-seven healthy second and third year students from Khon Kaen University (20-22years old) were divided into central, urban northeastern, and rural northeastern groups, based on the locality in which they had grown up and in which their parents had lived prior to their birth.

Cashew Apple Juice Improves Physical Fitness and Oxidative Stress Status in the Middle-Aged and Elderly Volunteers.

Objective: Based on the crucial role of oxidative stress on physical performance and muscular strength, we aimed to determine the effect of a 12 week-consumption period of cashew apple juice, a substance possessing antioxidant effect, on the physical fitness and oxidative stress status of the middle aged and the elderly.

Material And Method: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled design was performed. Forty-five healthy middle-age and elderly volunteers received 1,000 ml of either cashew apple juice (120 and 240 mg/day) or placebo once daily for 12 weeks.

Preventive effect of Zea mays L. (purple waxy corn) on experimental diabetic cataract.

Recently, substances possessing antioxidant can prevent cataractogenesis of diabetic cataract. Therefore, this study was carried out to determine the anticataract effect of Zea mays L. (purple waxy corn), a flavonoids rich plant, in experimental diabetic cataract.

Cerebroprotective effect of Moringa oleifera against focal ischemic stroke induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion.

The protection against ischemic stroke is still required due to the limitation of therapeutic efficacy. Based on the role of oxidative stress in stroke pathophysiology, we determined whether Moringa oleifera, a plant possessing potent antioxidant activity, protected against brain damage and oxidative stress in animal model of focal stroke. M.