What's new in atopic eczema? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2012 and 2013. Part 2. Treatment and prevention
Summary
This review provides a summary of key findings from 22 systematic reviews on atopic eczema (AE) published over the 2‐year period from January 2012 to 31 December 2013, focusing on prevention and treatment of AE. For an update of systematic reviews on the epidemiology, mechanisms of disease and methodological issues, see Part 1 of this update. Based on current systematic review evidence, the most promising intervention for the prevention of AE is the use of probiotics (and possibly prebiotics) during the late stages of pregnancy and early life. Exposure to household pets, especially dogs, may also be protective, b...
Source: Clinical And Experimental Dermatology - January 27, 2015 Category: Dermatology Authors: V. Madhok, M. Futamura, K. S. Thomas, S. Barbarot Tags: Clinical dermatology ● Review article Source Type: research
The protective effect of Borago Officinalis extract on amyloid β (25–35)-induced long term potentiation disruption in the dentate gyrus of male rats
Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) begins with impairment in synaptic functions before developing into later neurodegeneration and neural loss. In the present study we have examined the protective effects of Borago Officinalis (borage) extract on amyloid β (Aβ)—Induced long term potentiation (LTP) disruption in hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG). Wistar male rats received intrahippocampal (IHP) injection of the Aβ (25–35) and borage extract throughout gestation (100 mg/kg). LTP in perforant path- DG synapses was assessed using electrophysiology method and field excitatory post- synaptic potential (...
Source: Metabolic Brain Disease - January 15, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Erratum to: The protective effect of Borago Officinalis extract on amyloid β (25–35)-induced long term potentiation disruption in the dentate gyrus of male rats
(Source: Metabolic Brain Disease)
Source: Metabolic Brain Disease - January 15, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Elemental characterization of wild edible plants from countryside and urban areas
Publication date: 15 June 2015 Source:Food Chemistry, Volume 177 Author(s): Massimiliano Renna , Claudio Cocozza , Maria Gonnella , Hamada Abdelrahman , Pietro Santamaria Thirteen elements (Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Cr, Co, Cd, Ni and Pb) in 11 different wild edible plants (WEP) (Amaranthus retroflexus, Foeniculum vulgare, Cichorium intybus, Glebionis coronaria, Sonchus spp., Borago officinalis, Diplotaxis tenuifolia, Sinapis arvensis, Papaver rhoeas, Plantago lagopus and Portulaca oleracea) collected from countryside and urban areas of Bari (Italy) were determined. B . officinalis and P . rhoeas could repres...
Source: Food Chemistry - January 11, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
The influence of addition of Borago officinalis with antibacterial activity on the sensory quality of fresh pasta
Publication date: Available online 24 December 2014 Source:International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science Author(s): Alessandro Miceli , Nicola Francesca , Giancarlo Moschetti , Luca Settanni Borage (Borago officinalis L.) is a herbaceous plant of the Boraginaceae family cultivated throughout the world for several purposes, including food preparations, mainly beverages and salads. Some Italian recipes use borage as a food ingredient, in particular as condiment for pasta. The aqueous extract (AE) from borage leaves can act as biopreservative in foods due to its inhibition towards the main foodborne pathogen ba...
Source: International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science - December 25, 2014 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
The impact of polyunsaturated fatty acid-based dietary supplements on disease biomarkers in a metabolic syndrome/diabetes population
Conclusion:
Short-term dietary supplementation with BO and FO improved biomarkers associated with T2D/metabolic syndrome.Trial registration: Clinicaltrial.gov NCT01145066 (Source: Lipids in Health and Disease)
Source: Lipids in Health and Disease - December 16, 2014 Category: Lipidology Authors: Tammy LeePriscilla IvesterAustin HesterSusan SergeantLarry CaseTimothy MorganEthel KoubaFloyd Chilton Source Type: research
Intravenous fish oil in adult intensive care unit patients.
Abstract
Omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oils have shown efficacy in the treatment of chronic and acute inflammatory diseases due to their pleiotropic effects on inflammatory cell signalling pathways. In a variety of experimental and clinical studies, omega-3 fatty acids attenuated hyperinflammatory conditions and induced faster recovery. This chapter will shed light on the effects of intravenous fish oil in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients and will discuss clinical data and recent meta-analyses on the topic. While significant beneficial effects on infection rates and the lengths of ICU and h...
Source: World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics - December 8, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: Heller AR Tags: World Rev Nutr Diet Source Type: research
Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Borago officinalis L. leaf extract growing in Algeria
Publication date: Available online 5 December 2014 Source:Arabian Journal of Chemistry Author(s): Hanene Zemmouri , Sonda Ammar , Amel Boumendjel , Mahfoud Messarah , Abdelfattah El Feki , Mohamed Bouaziz The aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts of borage (Borago officinalis) leaves from Annaba region (Algeria) were preliminary analyzed for their phenolic profile (total phenolics, total flavonoids, total flavanols, total tannins and total anthocyanins). These extracts were evaluated for their antioxidant properties by different methods such as DPPH radical scavenging, test NBT and total antioxidant activity. The t...
Source: Arabian Journal of Chemistry - December 6, 2014 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Chemical compositions of the volatile extracts from seeds of Dendranthema nankingense and Borago officinalis
Publication date: Available online 3 December 2014 Source:Journal of Food and Drug Analysis Author(s): Shimin Wu , Ting Xu , Dangfeng Huang Volatile extracts from the seeds of Dendranthema nankingense Hand.-Mazz. and Borago officinalis L. were prepared using simultaneous distillation and extraction, and analyzed with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry on two capillary gas chromatography columns of different polarity. Ninety-five volatile compounds were identified in D. nankingense seeds, with hexanal, benzeneacetaldehyde, borneol, (−)-camphor, and 3-methyl-1-butanol being the predominant species. Sixty-five vo...
Source: Journal of Food and Drug Analysis - December 4, 2014 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
The chemical composition, botanical characteristic and biological activities of Borago officinalis: a review
In this study different aspects of borage such as plant characteristics, production, applications in traditional medicine, clinical considerations, its effects on patients' blood and urine biochemistry, and also the effect of the its products on liver and kidney performance tests are presented using published articles in scientific sites. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Variations in Tunisian borage essential oil profiles and their antioxidant activities during flowering.
This study was conducted to examine the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of the essential oils (EOs) of Borago officinalis stem during its flowering stage. The EO composition was characterised by high proportions of E,E-decadienal, the main compound of monoterpene hydrocarbon class, with values varying from 47.08% to 55.28% in two Tunisian regions. The region of Korba exhibited the highest scavenging activity (2.05 mg/mL) by comparison with Beja region. In all tests, the fructification stage showed the best antioxidant activity of all flowering stages.
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Source: Natural Product Research - August 8, 2014 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Salem N, Msaada K, Hammami M, Jday A, Salem S, Limam F, Marzouk B Tags: Nat Prod Res Source Type: research
Arcadia Biosciences safflower oil product boosts omega-6 fatty acid
Davis-based Arcadia Biosciences Inc. is launching its product Sonova Ultra GLA Safflower Oil, which contains 55 percent of the omega-6 fatty acid that benefits skin health, weight management and women’s hormonal balance.
Arcadia doesn’t sell it retail; rather it supplies the makers of supplements, energy bars and dietary aids.
The primary traditional sources of omega-6 fatty acid are evening primrose or borage (starflower), both of which are difficult to cultivate.
Arcadia genetically modified… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines - June 17, 2014 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Mark Anderson Source Type: research
Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Omega-3 Fatty Acid and gamma-linolenic Acid on Acne Vulgaris: A Randomised, Double-blind, Controlled Trial.
This study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and histological changes induced by dietary omega-3 fatty acid and γ-linoleic acid in acne vulgaris. A 10-week, randomised, controlled parallel dietary intervention study was performed in 45 participants with mild to moderate acne, which were allocated to either an omega-3 fatty acid group (2,000 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid), a γ-linoleic acid group (borage oil containing 400 mg γ-linoleic acid), or a control group. After 10 weeks of omega-3 fatty acid or γ-linoleic acid supplementation, inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne ...
Source: Acta Dermato-Venereologica - February 18, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jung JY, Kwon HH, Hong JS, Yoon JY, Park MS, Jang MY, Suh DH Tags: Acta Derm Venereol Source Type: research
Beverage from Coleus aromaticus reduces leptin levels and improves appetite rating in human volunteers
Conclusion: The appetite-enhancing effect of the beverage was best when it contained the sensorily optimized level of karpurvalli juice and confirms the results obtained in animal study. To our knowledge, this is the first study validating the appetite-enhancing potential of the herb. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - January 31, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: Dadasaheb Dattatraya Wadikar, Kunigal Srinivasaiah Premavalli Tags: Applied Nutritional Investigations Source Type: research
Impact of botanical oils on polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism and leukotriene generation in mild asthmatics
Conclusions:
This study shows that dietary supplementation with BO/EO alters 20--22C PUFA levels and attenuates leukotriene production in a manner consistent with a reduction in inflammation. (Source: Lipids in Health and Disease)
Source: Lipids in Health and Disease - October 2, 2013 Category: Lipidology Authors: Jonathan ArmJoshua BoyceLin WangHeng ChhayMuhammad ZahidVaishali PatilUsha GovindarajuluPriscilla IvesterKelly WeaverSusan SergeantElliot IsraelFloyd Chilton Source Type: research
