Modern society has easy access to a vast informational database. The pursuit of sustainable
green and healthy lifestyle leads to a series of food choices. Therefore, it is of importance to …

The lentil (Lens culinaris L.) is one of the most important legumes (family, Fabaceae). It is a
natural functional food rich in many bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, saponins …

Banana and plantain contribute significantly to food security and amelioration of
malnutrition, earning their status as staples in several localities of tropical and sub-tropical …

In addition to its high nutritious value, sea cucumber has been recognized by folk medicine
for a long time. This study investigated the structure and hyperglycemic activity of a neutral …

Saponins are an important group of plant secondary metabolites that are widely distributed
throughout the plant kingdom. These biomolecules can be divided into two main classes …

Stellaria media Vill. is a representative of Caryophyllaceae family. The plant is widely
dispersed all over the world and has been used as therapeutic substance since time …

Viscum continuum E. Mey. Ex Sprague is a woody evergreen semi-parasitic shrub that
grows on the branches of other trees. It is used by African traditional healers for post-stroke …

Background. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by a persistent
rise in the blood glucose level resulting from defects in cellular insulin function, secretion, or …

Background: Diabetes can impair cognitive performance and lead to dementia. Patients with
type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are reported with different levels of cognitive dysfunctions in …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a broad spectrum of diseases afflicting the heart
and blood vessels and remain a major cause of death and disability worldwide. CVD …