Phytochemistry Studies

Total flavonoids of Hippophae rhamnoides L. improves type 2 diabetes symptoms in rats through down-regulating of the DAG/PRKCA/MAPK10/p65/TNF-α signalling pathway.

This study investigates the chemical features, active ingredients, and anti-diabetes mechanism of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit. Results provide insights for its traditional use in diabetes treatment.

Yang X et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37499844

Polyphenol Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Peel Supplementation in Diet-Induced Obese Rats.

This study tested the effect of pomegranate peel supplementation on obese rats. Pomegranate peel increased antioxidant capacity in the rats despite diminishing phenolic compounds after digestion.

Mellado-Negrete A et al (2023).
J Med Food.
PubMed:
37498320