Toxicological effects of commonly used herbs and spices

Güldiken, Burcu; Çatalkaya, Gizem; Özkan, Gülay; Ceylan, Fatma Duygu; Çapanoğlu, Esra

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-819092-0.00021-2

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“…While EGCG is generally considered safe when consumed in moderate amounts through dietary sources, there have been concerns regarding its toxicity at high doses or in concentrated forms. Human and animal experiments suggest the liver is the primary target for toxicity [ 166 , 167 ].…”

Section: Nutraceuticalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Plant-Derived Nutraceuticals Involved in Body Weight Control by Modulating Gene Expression

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Cozma-Petruț

et al. 2023

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Obesity is the most prevalent health problem in the Western world, with pathological body weight gain associated with numerous co-morbidities that can be the main cause of death. There are several factors that can contribute to the development of obesity, such as diet, sedentary lifestyle, and genetic make-up. Genetic predispositions play an important role in obesity, but genetic variations alone cannot fully explain the explosion of obesity, which is why studies have turned to epigenetics. The latest scientific evidence suggests that both genetics and environmental factors contribute to the rise in obesity. Certain variables, such as diet and exercise, have the ability to alter gene expression without affecting the DNA sequence, a phenomenon known as epigenetics. Epigenetic changes are reversible, and reversibility makes these changes attractive targets for therapeutic interventions. While anti-obesity drugs have been proposed to this end in recent decades, their numerous side effects make them not very attractive. On the other hand, the use of nutraceuticals for weight loss is increasing, and studies have shown that some of these products, such as resveratrol, curcumin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, ginger, capsaicin, and caffeine, can alter gene expression, restoring the normal epigenetic profile and aiding weight loss.

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Section: Nutraceuticalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Higher doses can cause headaches, anxiety, and chest pain [ 83 ]. Caffeine overdose may cause hypokalemia, hyponatremia, impaired iron and zinc absorption, rhabdomyolysis, and circulatory collapse [ 167 ].…”

Section: Nutraceuticalsmentioning

confidence: 99%