2026 June - 21 articles
The leaves and bark of Litsea species have traditionally been used as folk medicine to treat pain, headache, inflammation, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis. This study investigated whether dietary supplementation with Litsea cubeba leaves could preserve...
Eggplant is a crop of significant global importance. However, strict selection criteria generate large amounts of biomass that contain hydrophilic bioactive compounds. These compounds are associated with the prevention and treatment of diseases such...
Inflammation is an essential biological response that enables host defense, tissue repair, and restoration of homeostasis after injury or infection [...]
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Hypertension frequently remains uncontrolled despite pharmacological therapy, supporting interest in complementary nutritional strategies. This narrative review evaluates human clinical evidence and mechanistic pathways for minerals, polyphenols, ome...
Introduction: Vitamin B12 (VB12), particularly its active form methylcobalamin (MeB12), contributes to neuromuscular function and energy metabolism, which may be relevant for sports performance. However, evidence on the acute effects of MeB12 supplem...
Rosehip (the “fruit” of Rosa canina L, commonly known as dog rose) is an emerging functional food, yet native Greek populations remain under-explored. This study screened 76 wild genotypes from Northern Greece for radical scavenging activ...
Pistacia lentiscus L. var. Chia is an endemic tree cultivated in the Southern part of Chios Greek Island. Chios mastiha, the aromatic resin secreted from this tree, has been used as traditional remedy since ancient times to cure many peptic system di...
Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) is a plant species with a multitude of uses in medicine, food science and agriculture. Xanthohumol, the major prenylflavonoid in hop cone extract, possesses anti-cancer activity. Xanthohumol also exhibits strong antimicrobia...
Ecdysterone is a natural compound proposed as an alternative to anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) due to its comparable ergogenic potential and more favorable safety profile. This narrative review summarizes current evidence using a standardized sea...
Tyrosol, a phenolic compound derived from olive products, exhibits anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and cardiometabolic properties, whereas creatine is a well-established ergogenic aid with documented benefits for muscular performance and emerging...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite their often-asymptomatic progression and complex therapeutic management, a substantial proportion of CVDs is preventable through early intervention...
Oilseed consumption in Morocco has seen enhanced relevance due to its nutrient and functional value. This research paper was undertaken to establish the most consumed oilseeds in the country and to compare their chemical profiles, nutritional content...
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Silymarin (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. extract) is a widely used botanical for liver disease, yet clinical results remain inconsistent. Most mechanistic work uses supraphysiological aglycones, whereas humans are exposed predominantly to phase II co...
In this study, the pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics of oleuropein present in the olive tree (Olea europaea) were determined. We developed and validated a highly sensitive ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectromet...
Roselle beverage residue (RBR), a by-product of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. processing, retains bioactive compounds, including soluble and insoluble dietary fiber and polyphenols. Its antihyperglycemic effect in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been pr...
This study aimed to explore the efficacy of oral supplementation with 11 probiotic strains, combined in the strain mix Probatech™ (Centro Sperimentale del Latte S.r.l Strada Provinciale per Merlino, 326839 Zelo Buon Persico (LO), Italy) and del...
Natural by-products (NBPs), including pomace, peels, stems, and skins, account for over 50% of materials generated during fresh fruit processing. Most of these are discarded or landfilled, contributing to environmental pollution. NBPs are rich in bio...
