Peppermint essential oil (Mentha piperita L.) increases time to exhaustion in runners
ConclusionPeppermint essential oil added to water before and during a race significantly increases the time to exhaustion of recreational runners but without altering BT, TS, TC, or hydration status, so the mechanisms involved were not clarified in this study.Brazilian registry of clinical trials (ReBEC)RBR-75zt25z. (Source: European Journal of Nutrition)
Source: European Journal of Nutrition - October 28, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Constructing a biodegradable carrageenan based food packaging film according to the synergistic strategies between peppermint essential oil and thymol
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Oct 20:127537. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127537. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe research and development trend of food packaging is changing from synthetic polymers to eco-friendly materials such as polysaccharides and other hydrocolloids, aiming to solve the problem of pollution from plastic wastes. In this work, a biodegradable food packaging noted KC/PT film was constructed using konjac glucomannan (KGM)/carrageenan (CAR) composite as the matrix and peppermint essential oil (PO)/thymol (THY) with synergistic effect as the reinforcements. The KC/PT film showed great mechanical properties, ...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - October 22, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Xing Wu Jingya Zhou Zeng Liu Jia Liu Shu He Wei Shao Source Type: research
Constructing a biodegradable carrageenan based food packaging film according to the synergistic strategies between peppermint essential oil and thymol
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Oct 20:127537. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127537. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe research and development trend of food packaging is changing from synthetic polymers to eco-friendly materials such as polysaccharides and other hydrocolloids, aiming to solve the problem of pollution from plastic wastes. In this work, a biodegradable food packaging noted KC/PT film was constructed using konjac glucomannan (KGM)/carrageenan (CAR) composite as the matrix and peppermint essential oil (PO)/thymol (THY) with synergistic effect as the reinforcements. The KC/PT film showed great mechanical properties, ...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - October 22, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Xing Wu Jingya Zhou Zeng Liu Jia Liu Shu He Wei Shao Source Type: research
Peppermint essential oil and its nano-emulsion: Potential against aflatoxigenic fungus Aspergillus flavus in food and feed
Toxicon. 2023 Oct 5;234:107309. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107309. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA facultative parasite called Aspergillus flavus contaminates several important food crops before and after harvest. In addition, the pathogen that causes aspergillosis infections in humans and animals is opportunistic. Aflatoxin, a secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus, is also carcinogenic and mutagenic, endangering human and animal health and affecting global food security. Peppermint essential oils and plant-derived natural products have recently shown promise in combating A. flavus infestations and aflatoxin...
Source: Toxicon - October 6, 2023 Category: Toxicology Authors: Mohamed E Abd El-Hack Mahmoud Kamal Hayman A A Altaie Islam M Youssef Eman H Algarni Najlaa H Almohmadi Mohammad H Abukhalil Asmaa F Khafaga Abdulmohsen H Alqhtani Ayman A Swelum Source Type: research
Peppermint essential oil and its nano-emulsion: Potential against aflatoxigenic fungus Aspergillus flavus in food and feed
Toxicon. 2023 Oct 4:107309. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107309. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA facultative parasite called Aspergillus flavus contaminates several important food crops before and after harvest. In addition, the pathogen that causes aspergillosis infections in humans and animals is opportunistic. Aflatoxin, a secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus, is also carcinogenic and mutagenic, endangering human and animal health and affecting global food security. Peppermint essential oils and plant-derived natural products have recently shown promise in combating A. flavus infestations and aflatoxin con...
Source: Toxicon - October 6, 2023 Category: Toxicology Authors: Mohamed E Abd El-Hack Mahmoud Kamal Hayman A A Altaie Islam M Youssef Eman H Algarni Najlaa H Almohmadi Mohammad H Abukhalil Asmaa F Khafaga Abdulmohsen H Alqhtani Ayman A Swelum Source Type: research
Pharmacotherapy for gastric and intestinal cramping pain: Current and emerging therapies
This article will explore relevant literature from respected databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Additionally, we searched ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO ICTRP database for the latest clinical trials.EXPERT OPINION: Consensus dictates that antispasmodics such as hyoscine-N-butyl bromide and mebeverine should be the primary treatment for GICP. If these prove ineffective, patients can switch to an antispasmodic with a different mode of action or add acetaminophen/NSAIDs for more severe cases. Currently, several antispasmodics are undergoing clinical trials, including drotav...
Source: Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy - October 3, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Taraneh Mousavi Mohammadhossein Sharifnia Shekoufeh Nikfar Mohammad Abdollahi Source Type: research
Improved antioxidant activity and delivery of peppermint oil Pickering emulsion stabilized by resveratrol-grafted zein covalent conjugate/quaternary ammonium chitosan nanoparticles
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Sep 25:127094. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127094. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNovel nanoparticles (Z-R/H) were successfully fabricated by a resveratrol-grafted zein covalent conjugate (Z-R) combined with quaternary ammonium chitosan (HTCC), which were used as stabilizers to prepare peppermint oil (PO) Pickering emulsions with antioxidant activity. HTCC effectively adjusted wettability of Z-R conjugate, and three-phase contact angle of Z-R/H3:1 was moderate (95.01°). The influencing factors of Pickering emulsion formation, including volume fraction of PO, concentration of Z-R/H, and mass ratio...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - September 27, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Gerui Ren Jiacheng Liu Jieyu Shi Ying He Ying Zhu Yujing Zhan Junfei Lv Lei Liu Ying Huang Min Huang Wenjun Fang Qunfang Lei Hujun Xie Source Type: research
Improved antioxidant activity and delivery of peppermint oil Pickering emulsion stabilized by resveratrol-grafted zein covalent conjugate/quaternary ammonium chitosan nanoparticles
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Sep 25:127094. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127094. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNovel nanoparticles (Z-R/H) were successfully fabricated by a resveratrol-grafted zein covalent conjugate (Z-R) combined with quaternary ammonium chitosan (HTCC), which were used as stabilizers to prepare peppermint oil (PO) Pickering emulsions with antioxidant activity. HTCC effectively adjusted wettability of Z-R conjugate, and three-phase contact angle of Z-R/H3:1 was moderate (95.01°). The influencing factors of Pickering emulsion formation, including volume fraction of PO, concentration of Z-R/H, and mass ratio...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - September 27, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Gerui Ren Jiacheng Liu Jieyu Shi Ying He Ying Zhu Yujing Zhan Junfei Lv Lei Liu Ying Huang Min Huang Wenjun Fang Qunfang Lei Hujun Xie Source Type: research
Peppermint extract improves egg production and quality, increases antioxidant capacity, and alters cecal microbiota in late-phase laying hens
This study evaluated the effects of dietary peppermint extract (PE) supplementation on egg production and quality, yolk fatty acid composition, antioxidant capacity, and cecal microbiota in late-phase laying hens.MethodPE powder was identified by UPLC-MS/MS analysis. Two hundred and sixteen laying hens (60 weeks old) were randomly assigned to four treatments, each for 28 days: (i) basal diet (control group, CON); (ii) basal diet + 0.1% PE; (iii) basal diet + 0.2% PE; and (iv) basal diet + 0.4% PE. Egg, serum, and cecal samples were collected for analysis.ResultsDietary PE supplementation increased the laying rate, serum tr...
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - September 21, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Assessment of chemical compositions and antibacterial activity of the essential oil of < em > Mentha piperita < /em > in response to salicylic acid
Nat Prod Res. 2023 Sep 13:1-12. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2256020. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMentha piperita, as a species of the mint family, is used in various medical, cosmetic, industrial and culinary products. The effect of different concentrations of salicylic acid (SA) (0. 0.5, 1 mM) on phytochemical activity and antimicrobial potential of Mentha piperita essential oil against six human pathogenic bacteria (Streptococcus agalactiae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes) were investigated. According to the results to prevent the growth ...
Source: Natural Product Research - September 13, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Soheila Afkar Source Type: research
Assessment of chemical compositions and antibacterial activity of the essential oil of < em > Mentha piperita < /em > in response to salicylic acid
Nat Prod Res. 2023 Sep 13:1-12. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2256020. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMentha piperita, as a species of the mint family, is used in various medical, cosmetic, industrial and culinary products. The effect of different concentrations of salicylic acid (SA) (0. 0.5, 1 mM) on phytochemical activity and antimicrobial potential of Mentha piperita essential oil against six human pathogenic bacteria (Streptococcus agalactiae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes) were investigated. According to the results to prevent the growth ...
Source: Natural Product Research - September 13, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Soheila Afkar Source Type: research
