Fruit and vegetable consumption and the risk of hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies
ConclusionA high intake of fruit and vegetables combined, and total fruit was associated with reduced risk of hypertension, while results for fruit and vegetable subtypes were mixed and need further study. (Source: European Journal of Nutrition)
Source: European Journal of Nutrition - April 27, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Pomegranate polyphenol punicalagin improves learning memory deficits, redox homeostasis, and neuroinflammation in aging mice
In this study, we first evaluated the protective effect of PU on neuro-2a (N2a) cell damage mediated by BV2 microglia-induced neuroinflammation. The in vivo D-galactose (D-gal)-induced brain aging model demonstrated that PU ameliorated deficits in learning and memory and prevented neuroinflammation, which was evident from the decrease in microglial activation and astrocytosis. Furthermore, PU reduced the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome activation, reducing the levels of inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a), i...
Source: Cell Research - April 24, 2023 Category: Cytology Authors: Peng Chen Fuchao Chen Jiexin Lei Benhong Zhou Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 3610: The Research Progress of Extraction, Purification and Analysis Methods of Phenolic Compounds from Blueberry: A Comprehensive Review
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Ronghua Fan
Blueberry is the source of a variety of bioactive substances, including phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins, pterostilbene, phenolic acids, etc. Several studies have revealed that polyphenols in blueberry have important bioactivities in maintaining health, such as antioxidant and anti-tumor activities, immune regulation, the prevention of chronic diseases, etc. Therefore, these phenolic compounds in blueberries have been widely used in the field of healthcare, and the extraction, isolation, and purification of phenolic compounds are the prerequisites for their utilization. It is imperative to sys...
Source: Molecules - April 21, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Xinyu Bai Lin Zhou Li Zhou Song Cang Yuhan Liu Rui Liu Jie Liu Xun Feng Ronghua Fan Tags: Review Source Type: research
Isolation and identification of mycorrhizal helper bacteria of Vaccinium uliginosum and their interaction with mycorrhizal fungi
In conclusion, L6 and LM3 and O. maius 143 promote each other’s growth, while co-inoculation of L6 and LM3 with O. maius 143 can promote the growth of blueberry seedlings, providing a theoretical basis for further studies on the mechanism of ericoid mycorrhizal fungi-MHB-blueberry interactions. It laid the technical foundation for the exploitation of biocontrol strain resources and the development of biological fertilizer. (Source: Frontiers in Microbiology)
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - April 18, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Procyanidin B2: A promising multi-functional food-derived pigment for human diseases
Food Chem. 2023 Apr 7;420:136101. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136101. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNatural edible pigments play a paramount part in the food industry. Procyanidin B2 (PB2), one of the most representative naturally occurring edible pigments, is usually isolated from the seeds, fruits, and leaves of lots of common plants, such as grapes, Hawthorn, black soybean, as well as blueberry, and functions as a food additive in daily life. Notably, PB2 has numerous bioactivities and possesses the potential to treat/prevent a wide range of human diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, diabetic complications, atheroscler...
Source: Atherosclerosis - April 14, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Junren Chen Kexin Zhong Yiqi Jing Shengmeng Liu Siqi Qin Fu Peng Dan Li Cheng Peng Source Type: research
