Effects of Vaccinium berries (blueberries, cranberries and bilberries) on oxidative stress, inflammation, exercise performance, and recovery - a systematic review.

A review found that (poly)phenols in berries do not significantly improve exercise performance or recovery in healthy individuals. Limited evidence suggests they may not impact markers of inflammation and oxidative stress. Further studies are needed to understand their effects.

Prieto Martínez A et al (2024).

Food Funct.

DOI:

10.1039/d3fo04435a

PubMed:

38165220

Rattan Pepper Polysaccharide Regulates DSS-Induced Intestinal Inflammation and Depressive Behavior through Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.

This study found that rattan pepper polysaccharide (RPP) can reduce intestinal inflammation and depression-like behavior in mice with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). RPP improves gut microbiota balance, reduces brain inflammation, and enhances synaptic function. This suggests that RPP may have potential therapeutic effects for IBD and associated depression.

Chang L et al (2024).

J Agric Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08462

PubMed:

38164789

Three new anti-inflammatory stilbenoids and a diphenyl ether derivative from Cajanus cajan.

Yao L et al (2024).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2297862

PubMed:

38164765

Portulaca oleracea L. extract relieve mice liver fibrosis by inhibiting TLR-4/NF-κB, Bcl-2/Bax and TGF-β1/Smad2 signalling transduction.

Meng X et al (2024).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2300034

PubMed:

38164691

Identification, characterization, and molecular docking of immunomodulatory oligopeptides from bioavailable hempseed protein hydrolysates.

Millan-Linares MC et al (2024).

Food Res Int.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113712

PubMed:

38163680

Network pharmacology and experimental evidence: MAPK signaling pathway is involved in the anti-asthma roles of Perilla frutescens leaf.

PF leaf, a traditional Chinese medicine, improves lung function and reduces inflammation in a mouse model of allergic asthma. It targets 50 core proteins and the MAPK signaling pathway, potentially offering a treatment option for allergic asthma.

Cao M et al (2023).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22971

PubMed:

38163225

Biogenic Zinc oxide nanoparticles from Celosia argentea: toward improved antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities.

Researchers synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using a plant extract. The nanoparticles had antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties, inducing cell death through oxidative stress. Further study on the impact of green synthesis is suggested.

Alghamdi RA et al (2023).

Front Bioeng Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.3389/fbioe.2023.1283898

PubMed:

38162186

Exploring the potential of phenolic and antioxidant compounds in new Rosaceae fruits.

Razola-Díaz MDC et al (2023).

J Sci Food Agric.

DOI:

10.1002/jsfa.13255

PubMed:

38160248