Lutein-Rich Beverage Alleviates Visual Fatigue in the Hyperglycemia Model of Sprague-Dawley Rats.

Researchers created a water-soluble lutein beverage with Chinese wolfberry and chrysanthemum that improved crystalline lenses, reduced visual fatigue, and increased antioxidant enzymes in diabetic rats. This beverage is a safe and effective way to enhance anti-oxidation capacity and relieve visual fatigue. (42 words)

Tang Q et al (2023).

Metabolites.

DOI:

10.3390/metabo13111110

PubMed:

37999206

In Vivo Bioassay of the Repellent Activity of Caraway Essential Oil against Green Peach Aphid.

Girardi J et al (2023).

Insects.

DOI:

10.3390/insects14110876

PubMed:

37999074

Application of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Mucilage as a Promising Antimicrobial Agent to Extend the Shelf Life of Fresh-Cut Brinjals (Eggplants).

Scientists extracted and used taro mucilage to enhance the shelf-life of fresh-cut brinjals. The mucilage gel solution reduced weight loss and maintained pH and acidity levels. It showed antioxidant activity and antimicrobial efficacy against food pathogens, making it an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic additives.

Tosif MM et al (2023).

Gels.

DOI:

10.3390/gels9110904

PubMed:

37998994

Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Ability to Stimulate Wound Healing of a Common-Plantain Extract in Alginate Gel Formulations.

Bâldea I et al (2023).

Gels.

DOI:

10.3390/gels9110901

PubMed:

37998991

Antifungal Activity and Type of Interaction of Melissa officinalis Essential Oil with Antimycotics against Biofilms of Multidrug-Resistant Candida Isolates from Vulvovaginal Mucosa.

This study found that antifungal drugs were often ineffective against vulvovaginal candidosis, but a natural essential oil showed promise. Combining the oil with antifungal drugs could improve treatment outcomes.

Ranđelović M et al (2023).

J Fungi (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/jof9111080

PubMed:

37998884

Antibacterial Efficiency of Tanacetum vulgare Essential Oil against ESKAPE Pathogens and Synergisms with Antibiotics.

Roman H et al (2023).

Antibiotics (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antibiotics12111635

PubMed:

37998837

Effects of the Fibrous Root of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua on Growth Performance, Meat Quality, Immunity, Antioxidant Capacity, and Intestinal Morphology of White-Feathered Broilers.

Zhang T et al (2023).

Antibiotics (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antibiotics12111627

PubMed:

37998829

Transcriptional Profiling of the Effect of Coleus amboinicus L. Essential Oil against Salmonella Typhimurium Biofilm Formation.

Leesombun A et al (2023).

Antibiotics (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antibiotics12111598

PubMed:

37998800