The lotus seed embryos could be promising sources with antioxidant activity and used as dietary supplements for health promotion.

The lotus seed embryos could be promising sources with antioxidant activity and used as dietary supplements for health promotion.

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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. Human Health Benefits through Daily Consumption of Artichoke

Dried artichoke flowers are effective in protecting health, cooling the body and especially the type that also helps us fight and prevent some diseases such as cancer, restore liver function ...Artichoke flower is a famous special of Dalat, this part contains many nutrients and has many very good effects for health. In addition to fresh artichoke flowers, people are also thinly sliced and dried to make dried artichoke flowers for convenient storage without losing essential nutrients.In Oriental medicine, dried artichoke flowers are used in many remedies thanks to their beneficial properties for human health.

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Neferine, an alkaloid from lotus seed embryo targets HeLa and SiHa cervical cancer cells via pro-oxidant anticancer mechanism

Apoptosis and autophagy are important processes that control cellular homeostasis and have been highlighted as promising targets for novel anticancer drugs. This study aims to investigate the inhibitory effects and mechanisms of Neferine (Nef), an alkaloid from the lotus seed embryos of Nelumbo nucifera (N. nucifera), as a dual inducer of apoptosis and autophagy through the reactive oxygen species (ROS) activation in cervical cancer cells.

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Stevia Leaf to Stevia Sweetener: Exploring Its Science, Benefits, and Future Potential

With continued increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and other related comorbidities, in conjunction with global public policies calling for reductions in sugar intake as a means to help curb these issues, low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs, also known as high-potency sweeteners) such as stevia are gaining interest among consumers and food manufacturers. This appeal is related to stevia being plant-based, zero calorie and with a sweet taste that is 50–350 times sweeter than sugar, making it an excellent choice for use in sugar- and calorie-reduced food and beverage products.

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A Review of the Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Phyllanthus urinaria L.

The genus Phyllanthus (L.) is one of the most important groups of plants belonging to the Phyllantaceae family. Phyllanthus urinaria (L.) is an annual perennial herbal species found in tropical Asia, America, China, and the Indian Ocean islands. P. urinaria is used in folk medicine as a cure to treat jaundice, diabetes, malaria, and liver diseases.

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Nutritional benefits of dandelions - The Physiological Effects of Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) in Type 2 Diabetes

According to traditional medicine Vietnamese dandelion is a traditional medicinal herb used by folk to treat breast swelling, blocked milk ducts, detoxification, blind pimples, boils, and bacterial infections. In addition, it also nourishes the blood, cools the liver, and detoxifies.

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Natural sweetener Stevia rebaudiana: Functionalities, health benefits and potential risks

Stevia is a plant that is famous for its health benefits. Stevia can be used as an alternative to table sugar. Moreover extracts from stevia leaves are available in a dietary supplement. Since it has naturally occurring sweetener compounds, people can add Stevia into numerous foods and drinks for sweetness. Also, it is classified as no-calorie as it has negligible or low calories. Stevia benefits include weight management diabetes control and many more but stevia also has its side effects.

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Coffee in Vietnam is associated with Vietnamese culture

Introduced to Vietnam by the French Catholics in the 1850s. Vietnam has become the second largest coffee exporter in the world, after Brazil.

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9 unexpected effects of Phyllanthus urinaria (L.)

Phyllanthus urinaria (L.) has been used medicinally since 2000 years. According to the Chinese Botanical College Do Giam Ban (1972), Diep Ha Chau has the effect of cooling the liver and eyes, treating water edema, detoxifying the body, and dissolving the abdomen. Based on domestic and foreign researches, as well as experiences of many peoples around the world, it is possible to summarize some of the main uses of Phyllanthus urinaria (L.)

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Types of Coffee Beans

C&T Coffee will help you understand and answer the question: “What is Arabica coffee? What is Culi Coffee? What is Moka Coffee? What is Robusta Coffee? What is Cherry Coffee?

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Effects of artichoke on blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Effects of artichoke on blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis Artichoke supplementation may potentially lead to SBP and DBP reduction in hypertensive patients. In addition, artichoke supplementation for 12 weeks may significantly improve DBP. Artichoke extracts have distinct protective properties that aid against oxidative stress through reductions in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and the reduction of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) in human cells. Furthermore, artichokes are rich in prebiotics, namely inulin and fructooligosaccharides. Prebiotics are non-digestible and pass through the acidic portion of the upper gastrointestinal tract as substrates to the lower gastrointestinal tract.

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