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Nutrients, Volume 8, Issue 1

January 2016 - 58 articles

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Articles (58)

  • Article
  • Open Access
63 Citations
11,362 Views
12 Pages

21 January 2016

Results from prospective cohort studies on fish or long-chain (LC) n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake and elevated blood pressure (EBP) are inconsistent. We aimed to investigate the summary effects. Pertinent studies were identified from Pu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
8,115 Views
13 Pages

21 January 2016

In this study, we quantitated kaempferol in water extract from Cudrania tricuspidata leaves (CTL) and investigated its effects on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-induced inflammation and insulin resistance in HepG2 cells. The concentration of kaemp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
8,630 Views
15 Pages

Korean Pine Nut Oil Attenuated Hepatic Triacylglycerol Accumulation in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice

  • Soyoung Park,
  • Sunhye Shin,
  • Yeseo Lim,
  • Jae Hoon Shin,
  • Je Kyung Seong and
  • Sung Nim Han

21 January 2016

Korean pine nut oil (PNO) has been reported to influence weight gain and lipid metabolism. We examined whether PNO replacement in a high-fat diet (HFD) can ameliorate HFD-induced hepatic steatosis. Five-week-old male C57BL mice were fed control diets...

  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
7,970 Views
12 Pages

20 January 2016

The increase in fructose consumption is considered to be a risk factor for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We investigated the effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on hepatic lipid metabolism in fructose-treated primary mouse he...

  • Review
  • Open Access
688 Citations
94,412 Views
15 Pages

Influence of Tryptophan and Serotonin on Mood and Cognition with a Possible Role of the Gut-Brain Axis

  • Trisha A. Jenkins,
  • Jason C. D. Nguyen,
  • Kate E. Polglaze and
  • Paul P. Bertrand

20 January 2016

The serotonergic system forms a diffuse network within the central nervous system and plays a significant role in the regulation of mood and cognition. Manipulation of tryptophan levels, acutely or chronically, by depletion or supplementation, is an...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
17,578 Views
23 Pages

Chicken Essence for Cognitive Function Improvement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Siew Li Teoh,
  • Suthinee Sudfangsai,
  • Pisake Lumbiganon,
  • Malinee Laopaiboon,
  • Nai Ming Lai and
  • Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk

20 January 2016

Chicken essence (CE) is a popular traditional remedy in Asia, which is believed to improve cognitive functions. CE company claimed that the health benefits were proven with research studies. A systematic review was conducted to determine the cognitiv...

  • Article
  • Open Access
63 Citations
10,180 Views
18 Pages

Probiotic Soy Product Supplemented with Isoflavones Improves the Lipid Profile of Moderately Hypercholesterolemic Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Daniela Cardoso Umbelino Cavallini,
  • Marla Simone Jovenasso Manzoni,
  • Raquel Bedani,
  • Mariana Nougalli Roselino,
  • Larissa Sbaglia Celiberto,
  • Regina Célia Vendramini,
  • Graciela Font De Valdez,
  • Dulcinéia Saes Parra Abdalla,
  • Roseli Aparecida Pinto and
  • Daniella Rosetto
  • + 2 authors

19 January 2016

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Several studies have demonstrated that specific probiotics affect the host’s metabolism and may influence the cardiovascular disease risk. Objectives: The a...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
68 Citations
55,751 Views
19 Pages

19 January 2016

l-theanine (γ-glutamylethylamide) is an amino acid found primarily in the green tea plant. This study explored the effects of an l-theanine-based nutrient drink on mood responses to a cognitive stressor. Additional measures included an assessment of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
9,294 Views
16 Pages

Cancer Prevention and Health Benefices of Traditionally Consumed Borago officinalis Plants

  • María-Dolores Lozano-Baena,
  • Inmaculada Tasset,
  • Andrés Muñoz-Serrano,
  • Ángeles Alonso-Moraga and
  • Antonio De Haro-Bailón

18 January 2016

Nowadays, healthy eating is increasing the demand of functional foods by societies as sources of bioactive products with healthy qualities. For this reason, we tested the safety of the consumption of Borago officinalis L. and its main phenolic compon...

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