Capsaicin and gut microbiota in health and disease

AE Rosca, MI Iesanu, CDM Zahiu, SE Voiculescu… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Capsaicin is a widespread spice known for its analgesic qualities. Although a
comprehensive body of evidence suggests pleiotropic benefits of capsaicin, including anti …

[HTML][HTML] Anabolic steroids and cardiovascular outcomes: the controversy

JC Perry, TM Schuetz, MD Memon, S Faiz, I Cancarevic - Cureus, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Anabolic steroids (AS) are synthetic derivatives of the male sex hormone testosterone. The
use of AS is not limited to bodybuilders and athletes, but non-athletes also use them. It is …

Anabolic androgenic steroid abuse: the effects on thrombosis risk, coagulation, and fibrinolysis

S Chang, AMB Münster, J Gram… - … in thrombosis and …, 2018 - thieme-connect.com
Anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse surged during the 1980s and is seen in
approximately 1 in 20 of all males today. A wide spectrum of AAS compounds and abuse …

[HTML][HTML] Emergence of taurine as a therapeutic agent for neurological disorders

A Jangra, P Gola, J Singh, P Gond… - Neural Regeneration …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Taurine is a sulfur-containing, semi-essential amino acid that occurs naturally in the body. It
alternates between inflammation and oxidative stress-mediated injury in various disease …

Protective effects of taurine in traumatic brain injury via mitochondria and cerebral blood flow

Q Wang, W Fan, Y Cai, Q Wu, L Mo, Z Huang, H Huang - Amino Acids, 2016 - Springer
In mammalian tissues, taurine is an important natural component and the most abundant
free amino acid in the heart, retina, skeletal muscle, brain, and leukocytes. This study is to …

Taurine and its derivatives: analysis of the inhibitory effect on platelet function and their antithrombotic potential

AE Roşca, AM Vlădăreanu, R Mirica… - Journal of clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Taurine is a semi-essential, the most abundant free amino acid in the human body, with a six
times higher concentration in platelets than any other amino acid. It is highly beneficial for …

Effects of exogenous androgens on platelet activity and their thrombogenic potential in supraphysiological administration: a literature review

AE Roşca, AM Vlădăreanu, A Mititelu… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), simply called “androgens”, represent the most
widespread drugs used to enhance performance and appearance in a sporting …

[HTML][HTML] Platelet activity, coagulation, and fibrinolysis in long-term users of anabolic-androgenic steroids compared to strength-trained athletes

TS Fyksen, I Seljeflot, P Vanberg, D Atar… - Thrombosis Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) is associated with adverse
cardiovascular (CV) effects, including potential prothrombotic effects. This study aimed to …

Lipid profile changes induced by chronic administration of anabolic androgenic steroids and taurine in rats

AE Rosca, CS Stancu, C Badiu, BO Popescu, R Mirica… - Medicina, 2019 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), used as a therapy in
various diseases and abused in sports, are atherogenic in supraphysiological …

Impact of chronic administration of anabolic androgenic steroids and taurine on blood pressure in rats

AE Roşca, I Stoian, C Badiu, L Gaman… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
Supraphysiological administration of anabolic androgenic steroids has been linked to
increased blood pressure. The widely distributed amino acid taurine seems to be an …