Gastroenterology Studies

Glucosinolate extract from radish (Raphanus sativus L.) seed attenuates high-fat diet-induced obesity: insights into gut microbiota and fecal metabolites.

Researchers studied the health effects of radish seed by examining glucosinolates and their transformation into bioactive isothiocyanates by gut bacteria. This can have positive impacts on health.

Zhu Q et al (2024).
Front Nutr.
PubMed:
39176030

Vincamine exerts hepato-protective activity during colon ligation puncture-induced sepsis by modulating oxidative stress, apoptosis, and TNFα/Nrf-2/Keap-1 signaling pathways.

Vincamine protects the liver during sepsis by reducing liver enzymes, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. It modulates key pathways to improve liver function.

Alaaeldin R et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
39174578

Lingguizhugan decoction ameliorates cognitive impairment in AD-like mice by influencing the microbiome-gut-brain axis mediated by SCFAs.

Researchers studied Lingguizhugan decoction, a traditional Chinese herbal remedy, for its potential in treating Alzheimer's disease by influencing the gut-brain axis through gut microbiota modulation. This ancient remedy may offer novel therapeutic possibilities for AD.

Du L et al (2024).
Phytomedicine.
PubMed:
39173279