Health-promoting effect of LBP and healthy Qigong exercise on physiological functions in old subjects

Yu, Dan; Wu, Jian; Ai-jun, Niu

doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.07.030

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“…Furthermore, in recent years, polysaccharides and their derivatives are emerging as potentially new options for combating oxidative stress-mediated disorders [9]. To account for the beneficial effects conferred by polysaccharides, studies have been performed to characterize the physicochemical properties of polysaccharides [10,11]. Thus, various mechanisms have been proposed, one of which is their antioxidant potential [12].…”

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confidence: 98%

Antioxidative and immunoprotective effects of Pyracantha fortuneana (Maxim.) Li polysaccharides in mice

Yuan

Wang

et al. 2010

Immunology Letters

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confidence: 98%

Antioxidative and immunoprotective effects of Pyracantha fortuneana (Maxim.) Li polysaccharides in mice

Yuan

Wang

et al. 2010

Immunology Letters

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“…Additionally, it may promote the expression of cholesterol 7-alpha-hydroxylase, the rate-limiting enzyme that catalyzes the production of bile salts from cholesterol ( 16 ). This is supported by wolfberry-based clinical trials which reported favorable changes to blood lipid-lipoproteins following a 3 months intervention with L. barbarum polysaccharides (100 mg/kg body weight daily) and a 45-day intervention with whole wolfberry (14 g dried fruit per day) ( 17 – 19 ). Previously, we demonstrated notable improvements in HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) concentration ( 20 ) and oxidative stress status ( 21 ) following the consumption of 15 g/day whole wolfberry with a HDP for 16 weeks.…”

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confidence: 78%

Effects of wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) consumption on the human plasma lipidome and its association with cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomized controlled trial of middle-aged and older adults

Toh,

Zhou,

Cazenave-Gassiot

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundLong-term wolfberry intake as part of a healthy dietary pattern was recognized to have beneficial vascular outcomes. Characterization of the plasma lipidome may further provide comprehensive insights into pathways underlying these cardiovascular protective effects.ObjectiveWe analyzed the plasma lipidome of subjects who adhered to a healthy dietary pattern either with or without wolfberry and investigated the associations between the plasma lipidomic profile and cardiovascular health-related indicators.MethodsIn this 16-week, parallel design, randomized controlled trial, middle-aged and older adults (n = 41) were provided dietary counseling and assigned to either consume or not consume 15 g of wolfberry daily. At baseline and post-intervention, plasma lipidomics was assayed, and its relationships with classical CVD risk factors, vascular health, oxidant burden, carotenoids status, body composition, and anthropometry were examined.ResultsFrom the plasma lipidome, 427 lipid species from 26 sub-classes were quantified. In the wolfberry and control groups, significant changes were prominent for 27 and 42 lipid species, respectively (P < 0.05 with > 0.2-fold change). Fold changes for seven lipid species were also markedly different between the two groups. Examining the relationships between the plasma lipidome and CVD-related risk factors, total cholesterol revealed a marked positive correlation with 13 ceramide species, while HDL-cholesterol which was notably increased with wolfberry consumption showed a positive correlation with 10 phosphatidylcholine species. Oxidant burden, as represented by plasma 8-isoprostanes, was also inversely associated with lipidomic triglycerides and ether-triglycerides (41 species) and directly associated with hexosylceramides (eight species) and sphingomyelins (six species). There were no differential associations with CVD risk detected between groups.ConclusionCharacteristic alterations to the plasma lipidome were observed with healthy dietary pattern adherence and wolfberry consumption. An examination of these fluctuations suggests potential biochemical mechanisms that may mediate the antioxidant and cardiovascular protective effects of healthy dietary pattern adherence and wolfberry intake. This study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT0353584.

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“…As Yu, Wu, and Niu (2009) demonstrated, LBP extract exhibited favourable effects on plasma lipids and the risk of cardiovascular diseases to the elderly [ 84 ]. In addition, based on the observed hypoglycemic activities and increased HDL concentration, after three months of supplementation (300 mg/day), LBP has been considered as a prominent adjuvant therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes [ 89 ].…”

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Health Benefits and Applications of Goji Berries in Functional Food Products Development: A Review

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Goji berries have long been used for their nutritional value and medicinal purposes in Asian countries. In the last two decades, goji berries have become popular around the world and are consumed as a functional food due to wide-range bioactive compounds with health-promoting properties. In addition, they are gaining increased research attention as a source of functional ingredients with potential industrial applications. This review focuses on the antioxidant properties of goji berries, scientific evidence on their health effects based on human interventional studies, safety concerns, goji berry processing technologies, and applications of goji berry-based ingredients in developing functional food products.

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Health-promoting effect of LBP and healthy Qigong exercise on physiological functions in old subjects

Cited by 22 publications

References 24 publications

Antioxidative and immunoprotective effects of Pyracantha fortuneana (Maxim.) Li polysaccharides in mice

Antioxidative and immunoprotective effects of Pyracantha fortuneana (Maxim.) Li polysaccharides in mice

Effects of wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) consumption on the human plasma lipidome and its association with cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomized controlled trial of middle-aged and older adults

Health Benefits and Applications of Goji Berries in Functional Food Products Development: A Review

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