7 rezultātiem
Spices have been used for centuries to enhance food flavouring and to maintain health. Use of spices as a culinary ingredient is common amongst people of all ethnicities within South and East Asia. Spices are also one of the main sources of polyphenols in the Asian diet. Several in vitro studies and
Summary About 10-15 % of the adult population in Sweden suffers from periodontitis, which is an inflammatory response to certain oral bacteria. The first stage of periodontitis is termed gingivitis, which is clinically defined by swollen tissue, redness and bleeding in the gingiva. If the
Sixteen overweight/obese volunteers from the Aberdeen area will be recruited into a randomised controlled study. Volunteers will be randomised into four groups matched for BMI and age and given 200 grams of blackcurrants (which contain anthocyanins) or greencurrants (which naturally contain no
Numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of fruits, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The cardioprotective properties may be attributed to the bioactive compounds found in fruits and vegetables called flavonoids. High concentrations of
Breast cancer is one of the most frequent malignant tumor of women in Nigeria. In Nigeria, among the urban women, the numbers of breast cancer patients were increasing annually, both to aging of the population and increase in age-specific incidences. Case control studies in parts of the country have
The specific aims are to:
1. Assess the effect of WGP compared to placebo on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in obese subjects over 4 week intervention periods in a randomized, cross-over, double-blind study.
2. Determine the effects of WGP compared to placebo on lipid and