COVID-19, cytokines, inflammation, and spices: How are they related?

AB Kunnumakkara, V Rana, D Parama, K Banik… - Life sciences, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Cytokine storm is the exaggerated immune response often observed in viral
infections. It is also intimately linked with the progression of COVID-19 disease as well as …

A small plant with big benefits: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum‐graecum Linn.) for disease prevention and health promotion

KC Nagulapalli Venkata, A Swaroop… - Molecular nutrition & …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Plant‐derived natural products have long‐standing utility toward treating degenerative
diseases. It is estimated that about two‐thirds of world population depend on traditional …

[HTML][HTML] Herbal medicine for sports: a review

M Sellami, O Slimeni, A Pokrywka, G Kuvačić… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Springer
The use of herbal medicinal products and supplements has increased during last decades.
At present, some herbs are used to enhance muscle strength and body mass. Emergent …

The molecular mechanisms of regulating oxidative stress‐induced Ferroptosis and therapeutic strategy in tumors

J Zhu, Y Xiong, Y Zhang, J Wen, N Cai… - Oxidative Medicine …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Ferroptosis is an atypical form of regulated cell death, which is different from apoptosis,
necrosis, pyroptosis, and autophagy. Ferroptosis is characterized by iron‐dependent …

[HTML][HTML] Some common medicinal plants with antidiabetic activity, known and available in Europe (A Mini-Review)

M Przeor - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that affected 9.3% of adults worldwide in 2019. Its co-
occurrence is suspected to increase mortality from COVID-19. The treatment of diabetes is …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic literature review of fenugreek seed toxicity by using ToxRTool: evidence from preclinical and clinical studies

AD Kandhare, PA Thakurdesai, P Wangikar… - Heliyon, 2019 - cell.com
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) seed extract is a bioactive ingredient of many food
supplements. Hence, there is a need for systematic assessment of the quality of published …

[HTML][HTML] Food-induced anaphylaxis: role of hidden allergens and cofactors

IJ Skypala - Frontiers in immunology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Food anaphylaxis is on the increase, with those who have an allergy to peanuts, tree nuts,
milk, and seafood at the highest risk of developing such a reaction. However, the diet in …

[HTML][HTML] North African medicinal plants traditionally used in cancer therapy

JM Alves-Silva, A Romane, T Efferth… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Background: Cancer is a major cause of mortality worldwide with increasing numbers by the
years. In North Africa, the number of cancer patients is alarming. Also shocking is that a …

[HTML][HTML] Spices, condiments, extra virgin olive oil and aromas as not only flavorings, but precious allies for our wellbeing

I Dini, S Laneri - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Spices, condiments and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) are crucial components of human
history and nutrition. They are substances added to foods to improve flavor and taste. Many …

Advances on application of fenugreek seeds as functional foods: Pharmacology, clinical application, products, patents and market

D Yao, B Zhang, J Zhu, Q Zhang, Y Hu… - Critical reviews in …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Trigonella foenum-graecum L.(fenugreek) is one of the oldest applied medicinal herbs.
Significant pharmacological and clinical evidence have highlighted the medicinal …