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Nutraceutical potential of Mediterranean agri-food waste and wild plants: Green extraction and bioactive characterization

Adv Food Nutr Res. 2025;114:1-95. doi: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2024.09.001. Epub 2024 Oct 2. ABSTRACT The agricultural waste and wild plants of the Mediterranean region offer significant nutraceutical potential, rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolics, carotenoids, lipids and volatile organic compounds. These compounds exhibit health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. Advanced analytical techniques such as

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Potential of Essential Oils from Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt: Promising Evaluation for the Control of Mollusks and Embryos of Biomphalaria glabrata and Schistosoma mansoni Cercariae

Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025 Feb 25;18(3):318. doi: 10.3390/ph18030318. ABSTRACT Background/objectives: Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease that represents a serious public health problem. An alternative for the control of snails, intermediate hosts of schistosomiasis, is the use of molluskicides. Niclosamide, recommended by the WHO, has limitations, such as environmental toxicity, which has driven the search for safer

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Learnings from Separate Aconitum Poisonings in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada in 2022

Toxins (Basel). 2025 Mar 7;17(3):125. doi: 10.3390/toxins17030125. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Three aconitine poisoning events occurred in two Canadian provinces in 2022: one in British Columbia (BC) and two in Ontario (ON). Aconitine is a potent alkaloid found in several species of the plant Aconitum, containing cardiotoxins and neurotoxins. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

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Prevalence and Patterns of Use of Natural Health Products and Medicines in New Zealand: A Pilot Study Using an Online Market Research Panel

Drugs Real World Outcomes. 2025 Mar 19. doi: 10.1007/s40801-025-00482-1. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM), including natural health products (NHPs), are used by many consumers to address their [perceived] health needs. While many developed countries have national data on NHPs use, limited information is available for New Zealand (NZ).

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Determining the optimal antioxidant strategy: a comparative analysis of extraction methods in Cistus villosus L. extracts revealed by LC-HRMS and computational modeling

Turk J Biol. 2024 Nov 12;49(1):1-27. doi: 10.55730/1300-0152.2720. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/AIM: Cistus villosus L., a beloved tea herb, contains a treasure trove of potent antioxidants. Our research unveils this ancient ally’s potential to shield against oxidative stress, a modern health threat. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Antioxidant assays were conducted to evaluate the potency of ethyl

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Evaluating the multifaceted bioactivity of Syzygium aromaticum essential oil: the central role of eugenol

Turk J Biol. 2025 Jan 13;49(1):102-117. doi: 10.55730/1300-0152.2728. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/AIM: Syzygium aromaticum L. is a versatile plant traditionally used to treat digestive and respiratory issues, improve oral health, and relieve pain, particularly in regions such as Southeast Asia, South Asia, and parts of the Middle East. Its essential oil (EO), predominantly composed of

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How Is Kidney Health Connected to Liver Health?

6 Ways Kidney and Liver Health Are Linked 1. Detoxification and Waste Removal Both the kidneys and liver play crucial roles in filtering and removing toxins from the body. The liver metabolizes substances and produces bile to help in the breakdown of fat-soluble waste products. The kidneys then filter the blood, removing waste products, excess

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