Current Functional Foods - Volume 1, Issue 2, 2023

Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the antioxidant capacity of Abana® (a poly-ingredient formulation with natural constituents). Methods Extensive ethanol extraction of polyherbal formulations was followed by fractionation into petroleum ether, chloroform, and ethyl acetate extracts. Various fractions were further analyzed using this conventional method for phytochemical composition and concentration-dep Read More

Background Momordica charantia Linnaeus (Cucurbitaceae family), known as bitter melon is an annual climbing vine, that grows in tropical regions and its fruits are consumed as a vegetable in Asian countries. Traditionally various parts of the plant such as fruits, seeds, leaves, flowers, etc. have been used for medicinal purposes. Its fruit is used as an anti-diabetic, laxative, anthelmintic, emetic, and anti-obesity, for respiratory pro Read More

Health is wealth’ is an old saying. It implies that good health is more important than wealth. Food influences health conditions. A balanced nutritious diet is the key to good health. Consumption of non-nutritious food causes malnutrition because of insufficient nutrients. Prolonged deficiencies of certain nutrients lead to serious problems. When the deficiencies are detected, they can be recovered by proper supplementation base Read More

Background Worldwide, Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a frequently diagnosed cancer, having significant variations in its epidemiology. It ranks as the sixth prevailing neoplasm and is considered the third leading cause of mortality due to cancer. It accounts for 90% of primary liver cancers. Till date, an effective prevention or treatment is absent except for liver resection, chemotherapy and a frequently applied drug -sorafeni Read More

Background With the aid of various ulcer-induced models, the goal of this study was to assess the antiulcer ability of Quisqualis indica (Q. indica) leaf extracts in Wistar rats. Methods The induction of ulcers was done by different models like pylorus ligation method, ethanol-induced and stress-induced models. Group 1 (negative control), Group 2 (standard group) were treated with Sucralfate (8.6 mg/kg), Group 3 was treated wi Read More

Background Given the lack of options for treating infectious diseases, it is urgent to explore new antimicrobials. Plant food historically represents relevant sources of antimicrobial molecules. Objective Here, we show that green tea can eradicate biofilms and planktonic cells of clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Methods We conducted in vitro antimicrobial activity tests (MIC, MBC, MBEC). C Read More

Eryngium foetidum L. is a biennial herb widely used in most tropical regions as a herb, and in India, its use is essentially increasing as an aromatic spice and flavouring agent. The plant is widely populated by Turkey, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Thailand, China, and others. This herb is becoming more popular due to its traditional uses for various ailments. Reviews have been included in peer-reviewed publications until 2 Read More