Watermelon consumption improves inflammation and antioxidant capacity in rats fed an atherogenic diet

Rapana venosa consumption improves the lipid profiles and antioxidant capacities in serum of rats fed an atherogenic diet

“…Such combination was not studied previously; therefore, the obtained results in improving the lipid spectra and antioxidant capacities are found for the first time in this research. Our conclusions are in line with others, where it was reported that watermelon, the ethanol extract of lotus root, and apple flavonols, rich in antioxidants and other bioactive components, may be a viable method to improve cardiovascular disease risk factors through reduced oxidative stress [33][34][35]. It is assumed that snails, which are a source of polyphenolic compounds and essential nonstaturated fatty acids, given to rats involving Chol diets can interact like other seafood (clams), and this effect was determined in the previous work.…”

In vitro antioxidant and α-amylase inhibitory properties of watermelon seed protein hydrolysates

“…Thus, this makes it a good candidate to explore for the production of bioactive peptides (Singh, Matta 2010;Jacob et al 2015). Various parts of C. lanatus have been reported traditionally and in several studies to have therapeutic properties, among which are their antihypertensive, antiinflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiplasmodial, hepatoprotective and analgesic effects (Singh, Matta 2010;Erhirhie, Ekene 2013;Mundi, Aluko 2014;Sani 2014;Honga et al 2015;Arise et al 2016).…”

Recent trends in the development of nanophytobioactive compounds and delivery systems for their possible role in reducing oxidative stress in Parkinson’s disease models

“…8,26 Phytobioactive compounds are secondary metabolites with higher health beneficial activity that occurs in smaller amounts in various plant parts, such as leaves, fruits, seeds, nuts, and roots. 42,[53][54][55][56][57] These include polyphenols, flavonoids, and triterpenoids, which contain one or more hydroxyl groups in their phenolic ring that scavenge free radicals and act as strong antioxidants. A diet rich in these bioactive compounds has a greater protective effect against neurodegenerative disorders.…”

“…54,56,57,[202][203][204] Lycopene has a protective effect against neurological disorders including Alzheimer's and PD by reducing oxidative stress. [205][206][207][208][209][210][211] Lycopene supplementation of a rotenone-induced rat model of PD enhances the protective effect against oxidative stress and reduces neurobehavioral abnormalities.…”