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Caucasian Blueberry: Comparative Study of Phenolic Compounds and Neuroprotective and Antioxidant Potential of Vaccinium myrtillus and Vaccinium arctostaphylos Leaves.

Leaf extracts of two Caucasian blueberry bushes, L. and L., were analyzed for phenolic compounds and their potential neurotropic effects were studied. Hydroxycinnamates and flavonoids were identified, with 5-caffeoylquinic acid being the dominant metabolite. The extracts improved cerebral hemodynamics, reduced brain tissue necrosis, and increased antioxidant enzyme activity. The study suggests that the extracts can be used as therapeutic agents in treating neurological diseases.

Shamilov AA et al (2022).
Life (Basel).
PubMed:
36556444

Serum Phospholipids Are Potential Therapeutic Targets of Aqueous Extracts of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) against Obesity and Insulin Resistance.

The study found that aqueous extracts from white and purple varieties of roselle prevented obesity and insulin resistance in rats on a high-fat/fructose diet. White roselle was more beneficial due to its high organic and phenolic acid content.

Rangel-García CA et al (2022).
Int J Environ Res Public Health.
PubMed:
36554419