Mounting evidence support the potential benefits of functional foods or nutraceuticals for
human health and diseases. Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.), a highly valued nutraceutical …

Oxidative stress is an important factor in the etiology of several chronic diseases that include
cardiovascular disease (CVD), Type 2 diabetes (T2D), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …

Mineral oil is often used as a clinical trial placebo. Pharmaceutical-grade mineral oil consists
of a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, with a purity and chemical structure that differs …

Despite existing conventional hypoglycemic drugs to manage diabetes, their non-availability
and cost in low-income countries coupled with the associated side effects remain a major …

The anti-obesity activity of encapsulated fucoxanthin in fucoidan-based nanoemulsion was
investigated. Then, high-fat diet (HFD) induced-obese rats were fed along with different …

Heme oxygenase (HO) is a critical component of the defense mechanism to a wide variety of
cellular stressors. HO induction affords cellular protection through the breakdown of toxic …

Objective This study was conducted to assess the effect of Nigella sativa (N. sativa)
supplementation on inflammatory and oxidative markers among the adult population …

Inflammation is an essential defense mechanism against harmful stimuli. However,
uncontrolled inflammatory mechanisms culminate in disturbed responses that contribute to …

The leading cause of death worldwide has been identified as chronic illnesses, according to
the World Health Organization (WHO). Chronic inflammatory conditions such as asthma …

Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), an inflammatory cytokine, is produced by monocytes and
macrophages. It is known as a'double-edged sword'because it is responsible for …