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Blood pressure lowering effects of Vernonia amygdalina Del. Aqueous fraction on hypertensive Wistar Kyoto rats.

Researchers investigated the blood pressure-lowering effect of Vernonia amygdalina leaf's aqueous fraction (VALAF) in a hypertensive model. VALAF contains secondary metabolites with antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, and hepatoprotective properties.

Juwita DA et al (2023).
J Complement Integr Med.
PubMed:
37831720

Avocado (Persea americana Mill) and its phytoconstituents: potential for cancer prevention and intervention.

Avocado and its compounds have shown potential anticancer effects by inducing cell death and inhibiting tumor growth. Avocado leaf extract increased free radicals in cancer tissue. However, more comprehensive and clinical studies are needed for avocado-derived phytochemicals to be used as cancer prevention and treatment options.

Collignon TE et al (2023).
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr.
PubMed:
37830928