OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Medicinal Food is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Effects of Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Consumption on Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial	39
Effects of the Use of Curcumin on Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review	38
The Role of Resveratrol in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review	34
Resveratrol: Isolation, and Its Nanostructured Lipid Carriers, Inhibits Cell Proliferation, Induces Cell Apoptosis in Certain Human Cell Lines Carcinoma and Exerts Protective Effect Against Paraquat-I	28
The Efficacy of the Novel Bioavailable Curcumin (Cureit) in the Management of Sarcopenia in Healthy Elderly Subjects: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Study	25
Comparison of the Antimicrobial Activity ofHibiscus sabdariffaCalyx Extracts, Six Commercial Types of Mouthwashes, and Chlorhexidine on Oral Pathogenic Bacteria, and the Effect ofHibiscus sa	24
Vitamin A and Diabetes	22
Astragalus Polysaccharides Attenuate Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Rhinitis in Rats by Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation and NOD2-Mediated NF-κB Activation	22
Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study	21
Bioactive Components of Houttuynia cordata Thunb and Their Potential Mechanisms Against COVID-19 Using Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Approaches	19
Effect of Gymnema sylvestre Administration on Glycemic Control, Insulin Secretion, and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance	19
Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Activity of Polygonatum sibiricum Fermented with Lactobacillus brevis YM 1301 in Diabetic C57BL/6 Mice	18
Bifidobacterium bifidumBGN4 Paraprobiotic Supplementation Alleviates Experimental Colitis by Maintaining Gut Barrier and Suppressing Nuclear Factor Kappa B Activation Signaling Molecules	17
Could Sumac Be Effective on COVID-19 Treatment?	17
Short-Term Consumption of Pomegranate Juice Alleviates Some Metabolic Disturbances in Overweight Patients with Dyslipidemia	17
Fucoidan Protects Against High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity and Modulates Gut Microbiota in Institute of Cancer Research Mice	16
Intestinal Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Selenized Ulva pertusa Polysaccharides in a Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Model	16
The Effect of Chickpea Dietary Fiber on Lipid Metabolism and Gut Microbiota in High-Fat Diet-Induced Hyperlipidemia in Rats	15
Korean Red Ginseng Regulates Intestinal Tight Junction and Inflammation in the Colon of a Parkinson's Disease Mouse Model	15
Probiotic Characterization of Lactobacillus brevis MJM60390 and In Vivo Assessment of Its Antihyperuricemic Activity	15
Nutritional Interventions Using Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals to Improve Inflammatory Bowel Disease	15
Carrageenan Oligosaccharides Extend Life Span and Health Span in Male Drosophila Melanogaster by Modulating Antioxidant Activity, Immunity, and Gut Microbiota	14
Combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Galacto-Oligosaccharide Protects the Skin from Photoaging	14
Mildly Processed Natural Eggshell Membrane Alleviates Joint Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study	14
Naringenin Ameliorate Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatic Damage Through Inhibition of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Autophagy in Rats	14

Echinacea purpureaExtract Enhances Natural Killer Cell ActivityIn Vivoby Upregulating MHC II and Th1-type CD4⁺T Cell Responses	14
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.), a Promising Alternative in the Treatment of Hyperglycemia and Dyslipidemias	13
Orange Peel Extract and Physical Exercise Synergistically Ameliorate Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus-Induced Dysmetabolism by Upregulating GLUT4 Concentration in Male Wistar Rats	13
The Anti-inflammatory and Antiatherogenic In Vivo Effects of Pomegranate Peel Powder: From Waste to Medicinal Food	13
Nutraceutical Eriocitrin (Eriomin) Reduces Hyperglycemia by Increasing Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 and Downregulates Systemic Inflammation: A Crossover-Randomized Clinical Trial	12
Myricitrin fromCombretum lanceolatumExhibits Inhibitory Effect on DNA-Topoisomerase Type IIαand Protective Effect AgainstIn VivoDoxorubicin-Induced Mutagenicity	12
Aqueous Leaf Extract of Pistacia lentiscus Improves Acute Acetic Acid-Induced Colitis in Rats by Reducing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress	11
The Perceived Impact of Ashwagandha on Stress, Sleep Quality, Energy, and Mental Clarity for College Students: Qualitative Analysis of a Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial	11
Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus Inflammation in Mice Fed High-Carbohydrate or High-Fat Diets	11
Effects of ID-HWS1000 on the Perception of Bowel Activity and Microbiome in Subjects with Functional Constipation: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study	11
Oral Supplementation of Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Improves Biophysical Properties of Skin: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study	11
Effect of Vigna angularis on High-Fat Diet-Induced Memory and Cognitive Impairments	11
Dual Skin-Whitening and Anti-wrinkle Function of Low-Molecular-Weight Fish Collagen	10
Citral Effects on the Expression Profile of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Inflammatory Cytokines in Status Epilepticus-Induced Rats Using the Lithium–Pilocarpine Model	10
Fermented Red Ginseng Alleviates Ovalbumin-Induced Inflammation in Mice by Suppressing Interleukin-4 and Immunoglobulin E Expression	10
New Strains of Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii are Effective for Improving the Muscle Strength of Mice with Immobilization-Induced Muscular Atrophy	10
Protective Effect of Glycomacropeptide on the Atopic Dermatitis-Like Dysfunctional Skin Barrier in Rats	10
Green Tea Extract Increases Soluble RAGE and Improves Renal Function in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy	10
Pinocembrin Reduces Arthritic Symptoms in Mouse Model via Targeting Sox4 Signaling Molecules	10
Beneficial Effects of Flavonoids on Skeletal Muscle Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
Phenethyl Isothiocyanate Improves Lipid Metabolism and Inflammation via mTOR/PPARγ/AMPK Signaling in the Adipose Tissue of Obese Mice	10
GT Collagen Improves Skin Moisturization in UVB-Irradiated HaCaT Cells and SKH-I Hairless Mice	10
Citric Acid-Enriched Extract of RipePrunus mume(Siebold) Siebold & Zucc. Induces Laxative Effects by Regulating the Expression of Aquaporin 3 and Prostaglandin E₂in Rats with Lop	10
Angiogenesis is Differentially Modulated by Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acid Extracts from Wild Blueberry (V. angustifolium) Through PI3K Pathway	10
Momordica Charantia: A Review of Its Effects on Metabolic Diseases and Mechanisms of Action	9
Hypoglycemic and Hypolipogenic Action of Acetic Acid and Monascus-Fermented Grain Vinegar: A Comparative Study	9
Acute Effects of Turmeric Extracts on Knee Joint Pain: A Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial	9
Effects of a Combination of Extracts from Olive Fruit and Almonds Skin on Oxidative and Inflammation Markers in Hypercholesterolemic Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial	9
Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Immature Sword Bean Pod (Canavalia gladiata) in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced RAW264.7 Cells	9
Modulation of Energy Sensing by Leucine Synergy with Natural Sirtuin Activators: Effects on Health Span	9
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SCGB1 Alleviates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Mice Through Immune Regulation	9
The Effect of Apple-Derived Nanovesicles on the Osteoblastogenesis of Osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 Cells	8
Lactobacillus paracasei HY7015 Promotes Hair Growth in a Telogenic Mouse Model	8
Fresh Mango Consumption Promotes Greater Satiety and Improves Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses in Healthy Overweight and Obese Adults	8
The Role of Garlic in Metabolic Diseases: A Review	8
The Relationship of Vitamin D Status, Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, and Physical Activity in Obese Children and Adolescents	8
Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of the Antihyperglycemic Effect of Lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) cv. Brewster	8
Luteolin Modulates the NF-E2-Related Factor 2/Glutamate–Cysteine Ligase Pathway in Rats with Spinal Cord Injury	8
Artichoke Extract Directly Suppresses Inflammation and Apoptosis in Hepatocytes During the Development of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease	8
PTEN/Akt Signaling-Mediated Activation of the Mitochondrial Pathway Contributes to the 3,3′-Diindolylmethane-Mediated Antitumor Effect in Malignant Melanoma Cells	8
In Vitro and In Vivo Nematicide Effect of Extract Fractions of Pleurotus djamor Against Haemonchus contortus	8
β-Glucan-Rich Extract of Gray Oyster Mushroom, Pleurotus pulmonarius, Improves Object Recognition Memory and Hippocampus Morphology in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet	8
Phytochemical and Over-The-Counter Drug Interactions: Involvement of Phase I and II Drug-Metabolizing Enzymes and Phase III Transporters	7
Beneficial Effects of a Combination of Curcuma longa L. and Citrus junos Against Beta-Amyloid Peptide-Induced Neurodegeneration in Mice	7
Emblica officinalisandHordeum vulgareL. Mixture Regulates Lipolytic Activity in Differentiated 3T3-L1 Cells	7
Endophytic Fungi from Dalbergia odorifera T. Chen Producing Naringenin Inhibit the Growth of Staphylococcus aureus by Interfering with Cell Membrane, DNA, and Protein	7
Effects of 12 Months Consumption of 100 g Dried Plum (Prunes) on Bone Biomarkers, Density, and Strength in Men	7
Water Extract of Artemisia annua L. Exhibits Hepatoprotective Effects Through Improvement of Lipid Accumulation and Oxidative Stress-Induced Cytotoxicity	7
Fisetin Suppresses Pulmonary Inflammatory Responses Through Heme Oxygenase-1 Mediated Downregulation of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase	7
Xinhuang Tablets Improve Intestinal Barrier Function via Regulating Epithelial Tight Junctions in Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis Mice	7

Cuphea calophylla var. mesostemon (Koehne) S.A. Graham: A Whole-Ethnopharmacological Investigation	7
Assessment of Rhamnus alaternus Leaves Extract: Phytochemical Characterization and Antimelanoma Activity	7
Whole Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)-Enriched Diet Is Hepatoprotective in the Obese Zucker Rat, a Model of the Metabolic Syndrome	7
Protective Effects of Zingerone Against Depression-Like Behavior and Biochemical Changes in Chronic Stressed Rats: Antioxidant Effects	7
Review of Clinical Effects and Presumed Mechanism of Action of the French Oak Wood Extract Robuvit	7
Antioxidant Properties of Salvia officinalis Decoction Extract and Mechanism of Its Protective Effects on Ethanol-Induced Liver and Kidney Injuries	7
The Immunomodulatory Effects of Royal Jelly on Defending Against Bacterial Infections in theCaenorhabditis elegansModel	7
Protective Effect of Portulaca oleracea Extract Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation, Memory Decline, and Oxidative Stress in Mice: Potential Role of miR-146a and miR-let 7	7
Ameliorative Effect of Myricetin on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in ob/ob Mice	7
Beneficial Effects of Fructooligosaccharides Esterified with Lauric Acid in a Metabolic Syndrome Model Induced by a High-Fat and High-Carbohydrate Diet in Wistar Rats	7
Influence of Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Rich Fish Oils on Hyperlipidemia: Effect of Eel, Sardine, Trout, and Cod Oils on Hyperlipidemic Mice	7
Synergistic Protective Effects of Different Dietary Supplements Against Type 2 Diabetes via Regulating Gut Microbiota	7
Pumpkin Seed Extracts Inhibit Proliferation and Induce Autophagy in PC-3 Androgen Insensitive Prostate Cancer Cells	7
Anti-Obesity Effect of Porcine Collagen Peptide in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes and High-Fat Diet-Fed Mice by Regulating Adipogenesis	7
Anthocyanin-Rich Aronia Berry Extract Mitigates High-Fat and High-Sucrose Diet-Induced Adipose Tissue Inflammation by Inhibiting Nuclear Factor-κB Activation	7
Efficacy of Ethanolic Extract of Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten Stems for Improving Cognitive Function in Elderly Subjects 55–85 Years of Age: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Cont	6
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Zingiber montanum Oil in HepG2 Cells and Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages	6
Effectiveness and Safety of Novel Nutraceutical Formulation Added to Ezetimibe in Statin-Intolerant Hypercholesterolemic Subjects with Moderate-to-High Cardiovascular Risk	6
Antinociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Cannabidiol Alone and in Combination with Standardized Bioflavonoid Composition	6
Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medic Flowers Exerts Inhibitory Effects Against Oxidative Stress in H₂O₂-Induced HepG2 Cells and D-Galactose-Induced Agi	6
Dietary Supplementation of Carob and Whey Modulates Gut Morphology, Hemato-Biochemical Indices, and Antioxidant Biomarkers in Rabbits	6
A Combination of Baicalin and Berberine Hydrochloride Ameliorates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis by Modulating Colon Gut Microbiota	6
Cytotoxicity, Acute, and Subacute Study of Hydroalcoholic Root Extract of Carissa spinarum L. on Wistar Rats	6
Curcumin Promotes Primary Oral Wound Healing in a Rat Model	6
Orally Administered Diosgenin Alleviates Colitis in Mice Induced by Dextran Sulfate Sodium through Gut Microbiota Modulation and Short-Chain Fatty Acid Generation	6
Partial Replacement of High-Fat Diet with Beef Tallow Attenuates Dyslipidemia and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in db/db Mice	6
Phenolic Composition, Toxicity Potential, and Antimicrobial Activity of Licania rigida Benth (Chrysobalanaceae) Leaf Extracts	6
Albanin A, Derived from the Root Bark of Morus alba L., Depresses Glutamate Release in the Rat Cerebrocortical Nerve Terminals via Ca²⁺/Calmodulin/Adenylate Cyclase 1 Suppression	6
Evidence That Daily Vinegar Ingestion May Contribute to Erosive Tooth Wear in Adults	6
Alleviated Actions ofPlantago albicansExtract on Lead Acetate-Produced Hepatic Damage in Rats Through Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Capacities	6
Effect of Berberine Plus Bezafibrate Administration on the Lipid Profile of Patients with Mixed Dyslipidemia: A Pilot Clinical Trial	6
Improvement of Fatigue Symptoms and Endurance Capacity by the Combined Administration of Cervus elaphus L., Angelica gigas Nakai, and Astragalus membranaceus Bunge	6
Fermented Curcuma longa L. Prevents Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Mice by Regulating CYP2E1, SREBP-1c, and PPAR-α	6
Effect of Panax ginseng and Fructus Mume on Intestinal Barrier and Gut Microbiota in Rats with Diarrhea	6
The Impact of Ashwagandha on Stress, Sleep Quality, and Food Cravings in College Students: Quantitative Analysis of a Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial	6
Maillard Reaction Products and Phenolic Compounds from Roasted Peanut Flour Extracts Prevent Scopolamine-Induced Amnesia Via Cholinergic Modulation and Antioxidative Effects in Mice	5
A Practical Perspective on the Use of Botanicals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: From Proven to Potential Interactions	5
Barley Sprout Water Extract and Saponarin Mitigate Triacylglycerol Accumulation in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes	5
In Vitro Nematocidal Properties from Two Extracts: Lippia graveolens Leaves and Delonix regia Flowers Against Eggs and Infective Larvae of Haemonchus contortus	5
Fructus Mume (Wu Mei) Attenuates Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Regulating Inflammatory Cytokine, Reactive Oxygen Species, and Neuropeptide Levels in Model Rats	5
Black and Green Tea Supplements Ameliorate Male Infertility in a Murine Model of Obesity	5
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Balanced Gut Microbiota on Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: A Close Look at Ulcerative Colitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathogenesis	5
Tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum) Prevents Oxidative and DNA Damage to Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells	5
Dose-Dependent Suppression of Postprandial Hyperglycemia and Improvement of Blood Glucose Parameters by Salacia chinensis Extract: Two Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Studies	5
Effect of Long-Term Intake of Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Metabolic Health and Cognition in Adult Male Rats	5
Self-Medication with Ganoderma lucidum (“Reishi”) to Combat Parkinson's Disease Symptoms: A Single Case Study	5
Neuroprotective Effect of Enriched Chicken Bone Broth as a Dietary Supplement in a Model of Migraine Mediated by Early Life Stress	5
Relaxation Effect of Schisandra Chinensis Lignans on the Isolated Tracheal Smooth Muscle in Rats and Its Mechanism	5
The Impact of Genistein Supplementation on Tendon Functional Properties and Gene Expression in Estrogen-Deficient Rats	5
Krill Oil Attenuates Inflammation in Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritic Rats, SW982 Synovial Cell Line, and Primary Chondrocytes	5
Walnut Meal Extracts Rich In Polyphenols Mitigate Insulin Resistance and Modulate Gut Microbiota in High Fat Diet-Fed Rats	5
Immunological Activities of Crude Polysaccharides Extracts ofClimacodon pulcherrimus(Phanerochaetaceae) in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Rat Macrophages and Neutrophils' Responses	5
Echinacoside Ameliorates Cyclophosphamide-Induced Bladder Damage in Mice	5
A Quadruple Coating of Probiotics for Enhancing Intestinal Adhesion and Competitive Exclusion of Salmonella Typhimurium	5
Oral Ingestion of AP Collagen Peptide Leads to Systemic Absorption of Gly-Pro-Hyp, Alleviating H₂O₂-Induced Dermal Fibroblast Aging	5
Antihypertensive Effects of Dehydroabietic and 4-Epi-Trans-Communic Acid Isolated from Pinus densiflora	5
Exploring the Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Cytokine Storms in COVID-19 Patients: AnIn SilicoAnalysis	5
Low-Energy Dense Potato- and Bean-Based Diets Reduce Body Weight and Insulin Resistance: A Randomized, Feeding, Equivalence Trial	5
Administration of Herbarium Mixture (Guazuma ulmifolia/Tecoma stans) on Metabolic Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial	5
Effect of Babassu Mesocarp As a Food Supplement During Resistance Training	5