Kawakawa tea Intake and its anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory effects: An integrative microRNA and mRNA analysis
Senilaite Tautuiaki,
Jerusha Gojer,
Ramya Jayaprakash
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Piper excelsum (kawakawa), a vascular plant endemic to Aotearoa, New Zealand, is of cultural and medicinal importance to Māori. Presence of biologically active compounds in kawakawa may underpin its putative beneficial health properties, particularly its anti-inflammatory effects. However, no human studies on its anti-inflammatory effects exist.
Method
Blood samples from a crossover two-arm randomised controlled trial to assess the impact of ingesting kawakawa tea (4g leaves/250 mL hot-water) on postpr… Show more
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