Antioxidative and antiinflammatory potential of different functional drink concepts in vitro

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to investigate the antioxidative effects of three different functional drink concepts especially designed to improve the body's performance and function and to possess high antioxidant activities. The concepts based on the mixture of various plant ingredients were: (1) eQ - equalize your nutrient balance, brain line [acerola-dragon fruit], (2) eQ - equalize your nutrient balance, beauty line [honey-pepper] and (3) Let's get red [intense]. By using a cell-based test assay, the study investigated the potential of the functional drinks to inactivate reactive superoxide anion radicals generated by inflammation-mediating cells as well as the effect on basal metabolism of these cells (antioxidant and antiinflammatory potential). In addition, by using a cell-free test assay the potential of the drinks to inactivate free exogenous superoxide anion radicals (scavenger effect) was investigated. The data presented here demonstrate the different radical scavenging, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of the functional drink concepts. In particular Let's get red [intense] turned out to be the most potent drink in this respect and demonstrated marked efficacy in scavenging, antioxidant and antiinflammatory action.

Phytoconstituents and pharmaco‐therapeutic benefits of pitaya: A wonder fruit

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“…The plant is being increasingly cultivated because of the reports highlighting promising medicinal uses of the plant (Dartsch, Kler, & Kriesl, 2009; Luo, Cai, Peng, Liu, & Yang, 2014). Pharmacologically active constituents are found in fruits and flowers of the plant (Dartsch et al., 2009; Yi, Wu, Wang, Ye, & Zhang, 2011). This review mainly focuses on the fruit of Hylocereus .…”

“…Locally, it is known by names like buah naga or buah mata naga (Malay/Indonesia), long guo (China), thanh long (Vietnam) (“Dragon fruit | Infopedia,” n.d.; Morton, 1987). The plant is being increasingly cultivated because of the reports highlighting promising medicinal uses of the plant (Dartsch, Kler, & Kriesl, 2009; Luo, Cai, Peng, Liu, & Yang, 2014). Pharmacologically active constituents are found in fruits and flowers of the plant (Dartsch et al., 2009; Yi, Wu, Wang, Ye, & Zhang, 2011).…”

Metabolic profiling and in vivo hepatoprotective activity ofMalpighiaglabraL. leaves

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Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Other Health Effects of Dragon Fruit and Potential Delivery Systems for Its Bioactive Compounds

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