Low glycemic index common bean snack increased satiety without modifying energy intake in adults with normal weight: randomized crossover trials.
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In a study investigating the effects of microgravity on cognitive function, Gastrodia elata Blume (GEB) was found to have a significant protective effect on memory decline. Mice receiving daily treatment with GEB and Huperzine A showed improved learning and memory, associated with changes in biochemical markers and protein expressions in the hippocampus. The study suggests that GEB may have potential uses in preventing memory decline associated with long-term spaceflight and other conditions.
Researchers have discovered that crocetin, a natural antioxidant found in saffron, can counteract the process of programmed cell death, known as parthanatos, during an ischemic stroke. They found that crocetin reduces the production of reactive oxygen species and poly (ADP-ribose), both associated with parthanatos, at early stages of the process, and prevents the degradation of hexokinase-I, which helps maintain mitochondrial function, at later stages. The study suggests that crocetin may be a potential drug candidate for preventing and treating ischemic stroke.
The researchers explored the potential of a rhizome extract from Zingiber officinalis in inhibiting HDAC1 to reduce neuroinflammation. This could lead to more selective and effective treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.