Common Names: gumbo, lady's finger, okra
Extracts from okra, mulberry, and pomegranate leaves and peel help diabetic rats by reducing blood glucose, inflammation, and restoring brain health. Promising for treating diabetic neuropathy.
Researchers studied the impact of functional constipation on quality of life and mental health. The gut-brain axis plays a role in functional gastrointestinal disorders. Traditional treatments have limitations, leading to interest in herbal supplements like ashwagandha and okra for symptom management.
Okra compounds like Quercetin 3-gentiobioside show potential as Aromatase inhibitors for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, with superior binding affinity and stability. Promising candidates for further preclinical studies.
Study investigated effects of okra extract (DOE) on diabetic nephropathy. DOE supplementation improved lipid profile, renal function, reduced inflammation, and increased sRAGE levels in patients with DN.
The study found that the addition of steel slag and corncob biochar improved the growth parameters, reduced oxidative stress markers, and lowered arsenic accumulation in okra plants. These materials can be cost-effective and safe for crop production in arsenic contaminated soil.
This study analyzed the genome of okra, an allopolyploid plant, revealing telomeric repeats, distinct rRNA gene arrangement, and multiple sub-genomes. It identified numerous putative genes involved in phenol biosynthesis and elucidated the genetic basis for okra's production of dietary and therapeutic compounds.
This study investigated the effects of okra seed extract on liver damage and brain injury caused by acetaminophen. Okra has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it potentially useful for protection and treatment.
This study investigated the effects of okra extract on diabetic rat models. Okra improved blood glucose levels, reversed histopathological alterations in spleen tissue, and regulated CD8 T cells and NF-kβ expression.
This study found that okra extract supplementation did not have significant effects on kidney function, glycemic control, inflammation, or gene expression in patients with diabetic nephropathy. The results suggest that okra extract may not be an effective treatment for DN.
This study evaluated the effects of various processing and preservation techniques on the levels of phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant activities of okra. Blanching and freezing showed the highest retention of phenolics and antioxidants. As a scientist, this information can help you make informed decisions on how to process and preserve okra in your lab.
Selected plants show potential in alleviating oxidative stress in diabetes, but more research is required to confirm their effectiveness in humans. Further clinical studies, particularly in Africa, are recommended to explore their benefits in diabetes management.
This review explores the use of African fruits in traditional medicine and their potential as anticancer agents. It emphasizes the importance of further research and suggests that these fruits could provide valuable phytochemicals for anticancer studies.
This clinical trial examines the effectiveness and safety of okra pod capsules as a treatment for type 2 diabetes and its potential anti-inflammatory effects.
Okra fruit extract shows significant anti-Alzheimer's activity in vitro and in vivo, improving symptoms and biomarkers in a rat model. Metabolomic and network pharmacology studies reveal connections between compounds in the extract and genes related to Alzheimer's disease. Promising dietary option for managing the disorder.
In this study, researchers investigated the connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease (AD). They focused on a type of diabetes called Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is characterized by insulin resistance. The researchers tested a compound called AE, found in okra, and its effects on insulin resistance and neuron damage in the hippocampus. They found that AE was able to attenuate insulin resistance and improve the survival of hippocampal neurons. These findings suggest that AE may be a potential treatment for preventing the damage caused by insulin resistance in AD. Further research is needed to confirm these results in human clinical trials.
Okra (L. Moench) is a vegetable with rich polyphenolic compounds. It contains vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates, as well as flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic compounds, and sterols. This chemical diversity contributes to various therapeutic activities such as antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. It also has wound healing, neuroprotective, and cardioprotective effects.