Chronic diseases, inflammation, and spices: how are they linked?
Extensive research within the last several decades has revealed that the major risk factors
for most chronic diseases are infections, obesity, alcohol, tobacco, radiation, environmental …
for most chronic diseases are infections, obesity, alcohol, tobacco, radiation, environmental …
Targeting obesity with plant-derived pancreatic lipase inhibitors: A comprehensive review
The prevalence of obesity is alarmingly increasing in the last few decades and leading to
many serious public health concerns worldwide. The dysregulated lipid homeostasis due to …
many serious public health concerns worldwide. The dysregulated lipid homeostasis due to …
Crocin: A fighter against inflammation and pain
Crocin, a water-soluble carotenoid, is known as a pharmacologically active compound,
particularly for its potent anti-oxidant activity. The present work provides a comprehensive …
particularly for its potent anti-oxidant activity. The present work provides a comprehensive …
The effect of ellagic acid on the metabolic syndrome: A review article
Objective (s): Metabolic syndrome is a collection of metabolic abnormalities that includes
hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. Ellagic acid is found in various …
hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. Ellagic acid is found in various …
[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic application and toxicity associated with Crocus sativus (saffron) and its phytochemicals
Saffron, a Crocus sativus L. derivative, has been recognized for its medical benefits since
ancient times. Besides being an active flavoring and coloring agent in several food items …
ancient times. Besides being an active flavoring and coloring agent in several food items …
Effects of saffron supplementation on inflammation and metabolic responses in type 2 diabetic patients: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is accompanied by elevated inflammation, oxidative
stress, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia which all contribute to cardiovascular disease …
stress, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia which all contribute to cardiovascular disease …
Crocins: A comprehensive review of structural characteristics, pharmacokinetics and therapeutic effects
Y Song, Y Wang, Y Zheng, T Liu, C Zhang - Fitoterapia, 2021 - Elsevier
Crocins, as a kind of water-soluble carotenoid pigment, are a series of ester compounds
formed from crocetin and gentibiose or glucose, and mainly distributed among Crocus …
formed from crocetin and gentibiose or glucose, and mainly distributed among Crocus …
Antidiabetic potential of saffron and its active constituents
H Yaribeygi, V Zare, AE Butler… - Journal of cellular …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is growing rapidly worldwide. This metabolic disorder
affects many physiological pathways and is a key underlying cause of a multitude of …
affects many physiological pathways and is a key underlying cause of a multitude of …
A comparative study of the role of crocin and sitagliptin in attenuation of STZ-induced diabetes mellitus and the associated inflammatory and apoptotic changes in …
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) describes a complex group of metabolic disorders
associated with elevated blood glucose levels and increased risks of complications …
associated with elevated blood glucose levels and increased risks of complications …
Crocin ameliorates oxidative stress and suppresses renal damage in streptozotocin induced diabetic male rats
A Kapucu - Biotechnic & Histochemistry, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder with complications including
nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy and peripheral vascular disease. Crocin is a water …
nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy and peripheral vascular disease. Crocin is a water …