A comparison of milk kefir and water kefir: Physical, chemical, microbiological and functional properties

ZB Guzel-Seydim, Ç Gökırmaklı, AK Greene - Trends in Food Science & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Milk kefir (MK) and water kefir (WK) are traditionally produced from different
unique probiotic-containing semi-soft particles known as milk kefir grains and water kefir …

The effect of probiotic yogurt on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes or obesity: a meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials

E Barengolts, ED Smith, S Reutrakul, L Tonucci… - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Probiotic yogurt is suggested as a nutritional approach in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity.
We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) …

Bioactive compounds from kefir and their potential benefits on health: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

CP Vieira, AILS Rosario, CA Lelis… - Oxidative medicine …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Despite evidence of health benefits from kefir administration, a systematic review with meta‐
analysis on bioactive compounds associated with these benefits is still absent in the …

Traditional plain yogurt: a therapeutic food for metabolic syndrome?

B Baspinar, M Güldaş - Critical Reviews in Food Science and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Dairy products have an important role in a healthy diet due to their high-quality protein and
rich micronutrients. Yogurt, a fermented milk product, has a similar composition to milk but is …

Kefir improves blood parameters and reduces cardiovascular risks in patients with metabolic syndrome

AC da Silva Ghizi, M de Almeida Silva… - PharmaNutrition, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Metabolic syndrome (MS) occurs when different metabolic and hemodynamic
components change simultaneously, being one of the factors related to high mortality rates …

Cardioprotective effects of liraglutide pretreatment on isoprenaline-induced myocardial injury in rats

Z Bajic, T Sobot, S Uletilovic… - Canadian Journal of …, 2023 - cdnsciencepub.com
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially
myocardial injury. Due to their hypoglycemic effects, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor …

Sulforaphane Attenuates Isoproterenol‐Induced Myocardial Injury in Mice

L Song, M Srilakshmi, Y Wu… - BioMed Research …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The development of isoproterenol‐(ISO‐) induced oxidative stress in the myocardium results
in myocardial necrosis. Sulforaphane (SFN‐0.4% of sulforaphane from standardized …

Thymoquinone regulates nitric oxide synthase enzymes and receptor-interacting serine-threonine kinases in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarcted rats

N Deger, R Ozmen, D Karabulut - Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate the protective effects of thymoquinone (THQ) in isoproterenol
(ISO)-induced myocardial infarction (MI) in rats. Thirty-two rats were divided into four equal …

Origanum majorana L. Extract Protects Against Isoproterenol-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Rats

AM Rababa'h, MA Alzoubi - Cardiovascular Toxicology, 2021 - Springer
Coronary artery diseases are the major causes of disabilities and death worldwide.
Evidence from the literature has demonstrated that Origanum majorana L.(marjoram) acts as …

Supplementation with kefir improves metabolism and liver inflammation in malnourished mice

FR dos Santos, GHM Ribeiro, RS Monteiro-Junior… - PharmaNutrition, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Malnutrition causes several changes in body composition and physiological
liver function and is commonly related to systemic inflammation, cognitive deficits, and …