Omega-3 fatty acids and metabolic syndrome: effects and emerging mechanisms of action

H Poudyal, SK Panchal, V Diwan, L Brown - Progress in lipid research, 2011 - Elsevier
Epidemiological, human, animal, and cell culture studies show that n− 3 fatty acids,
especially α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid …

[HTML][HTML] Physiological changes due to hepatotoxicity and the protective role of some medicinal plants

HS Abou Seif - Beni-suef University journal of basic and applied …, 2016 - Elsevier
The liver is the largest, important organ and the site for essential biochemical reactions in
the human body. It has the function to detoxify toxic substances and synthesize useful …

Functional and nutraceutical properties of pumpkin–a review

S Kaur, A Panghal, MK Garg, S Mann… - Nutrition & Food …, 2020 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the nutritional and food value of pumpkin
Cucurbita, along with different health benefits. Cucurbita (pumpkin) is an herbaceous vine …

Modeling and optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of polysaccharide from Cucurbita moschata

JP Maran, V Mekala, S Manikandan - Carbohydrate polymers, 2013 - Elsevier
Polysaccharides from pumpkin were extracted by ultrasound-assisted extraction technology
using four factors at five levels central composite rotatable response surface design (CCRD) …

Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) seeds as nutraceutic: a review on status quo and scopes

S Patel - Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 2013 - content.iospress.com
The seeds of pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) are generally considered to be agro-industrial wastes
and discarded. In some parts of the world, the seeds are consumed raw, roasted or cooked …

Antidiabetic effect of flax and pumpkin seed mixture powder: effect on hyperlipidemia and antioxidant status in alloxan diabetic rats

M Makni, H Fetoui, NK Gargouri, EM Garoui… - Journal of Diabetes and …, 2011 - Elsevier
Reactive oxygen species play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of diabetes and its
complications. This study aims to examine the effects of flax and pumpkin powder seed …

[PDF][PDF] Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effects of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) on alloxan-induced diabetic rats

A Sedigheh, MS Jamal, S Mahbubeh… - African Journal of …, 2011 - researchgate.net
This study was aimed to evaluate the hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effects of different
doses of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) powder in male diabetic rats. A total of 35 rats were …

Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) Fruit Extract Improves Physical Fatigue and Exercise Performance in Mice

SY Wang, WC Huang, CC Liu, MF Wang, CS Ho… - Molecules, 2012 - mdpi.com
Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) is a popular and nutritious vegetable consumed worldwide.
The overall purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of C. moschata fruit extract …

[PDF][PDF] Flax seed: a potential medicinal food

C Katare, S Saxena, S Agrawal, G Prasad… - J Nutr Food Sci, 2012 - academia.edu
Growing awareness about the role of diet and quest for human wellness has fuelled interest
in 'Functional foods' and functional attributes of many traditional foods are being reinvented …

Evaluation of the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties of vanillin in carbon tetrachloride-treated rats

M Makni, Y Chtourou, H Fetoui, EM Garoui… - European journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of vanillin are considered as important forces
in the protection against liver injury and fibrosis. This study investigated the protective effects …