OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Medicinal Food is 6. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Effects of Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Consumption on Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial	35
Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide Extracted from Lycium barbarum Leaves Ameliorates Asthma in Mice by Reducing Inflammation and Modulating Gut Microbiota	33
Effects of the Use of Curcumin on Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review	31
The Effects of Bioavailable Curcumin (Cureit) on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Induced By Eccentric Continuous Exercise: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Study	29
FermentedPlatycodon grandiflorumExtracts Relieve Airway Inflammation and Cough Reflex SensitivityIn Vivo	27
Inhibition of Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Induced Experimental Colitis in Mice by Angelica Sinensis Polysaccharide	26
Reduction of Halitosis by a Tablet ContainingWeissella cibariaCMU: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study	26
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	25
Protective Action ofEruca sativaLeaves Aqueous Extracts Against Bisphenol A-CausedIn VivoTesticular Damages	23
β-Sitosterol Shows Potential to Protect Against the Development of High-Fructose Diet-Induced Metabolic Dysfunction in Female Rats	23
Virgin Coconut Oil Associated with High-Fat Diet Induces Metabolic Dysfunctions, Adipose Inflammation, and Hepatic Lipid Accumulation	22
Comparison of the Antimicrobial Activity ofHibiscus sabdariffaCalyx Extracts, Six Commercial Types of Mouthwashes, and Chlorhexidine on Oral Pathogenic Bacteria, and the Effect ofHibiscus sa	22
β-Caryophyllene Reduces DNA Oxidation and the Overexpression of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein in the Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus of d-Galactose-Induced Aged BALB/c Mice	22
Rose Petal Extract (Rosa gallica) Exerts Skin Whitening and Anti-Skin Wrinkle Effects	21
Dietary Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Alters the Gut Microbiota of Obese Diabetic db/db Mice: Lactobacillus Is a Putative Target	21
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	20
The Role of Resveratrol in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review	20
Vitamin A and Diabetes	19
Could Sumac Be Effective on COVID-19 Treatment?	17
Decreased Insulin Resistance by Myo-Inositol Is Associated with Suppressed Interleukin 6/Phospho-STAT3 Signaling in a Rat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Model	17
Bioactive Components of Houttuynia cordata Thunb and Their Potential Mechanisms Against COVID-19 Using Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Approaches	17
Lactobacillus HY2782 and Bifidobacterium HY8002 Decrease Airway Hyperresponsiveness Induced by Chronic PM2.5 Inhalation in Mice	17
Nigella sativa and Trigonella foenum-graecum Supplemented Chapatis Safely Improve HbA1c, Body Weight, Waist Circumference, Blood Lipids, and Fatty Liver in Overweight and Diabetic Subjec	17
Protective Effect of Andrographolide on Alleviating Chronic Alcoholic Liver Disease in Mice by Inhibiting Nuclear Factor Kappa B and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Activation	17
Green Tea Encourages Growth of Akkermansia muciniphila	16

Effect of Gymnema sylvestre Administration on Glycemic Control, Insulin Secretion, and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance	16
Astragalus Polysaccharides Attenuate Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Rhinitis in Rats by Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation and NOD2-Mediated NF-κB Activation	16
Short-Term Consumption of Pomegranate Juice Alleviates Some Metabolic Disturbances in Overweight Patients with Dyslipidemia	16
Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study	15
Perilla Oil Alleviates High-Fat Diet-Induced Inflammation in the Colon of Mice by Suppressing Nuclear Factor-Kappa B Activation	15
Anti-Obesity Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum LB818 Is Associated with Regulation of Gut Microbiota in High-Fat Diet-Fed Obese Mice	15
Antiproliferative Activity of Olive Extract Rich in Polyphenols and Modified Pectin on Bladder Cancer Cells	15
Pterostilbene Protects Against Lipopolysaccharide/D-Galactosamine-Induced Acute Liver Failure by Upregulating the Nrf2 Pathway and Inhibiting NF-κB, MAPK, and NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation	14
Evaluation of Antiobesity Activity of Soybean Meal Products Fermented byLactobacillus plantarumFPS 2520 andBacillus subtilisN1 in Rats Fed with High-Fat Diet	14
Probiotic Characterization of Lactobacillus brevis MJM60390 and In Vivo Assessment of Its Antihyperuricemic Activity	14
Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Activity of Polygonatum sibiricum Fermented with Lactobacillus brevis YM 1301 in Diabetic C57BL/6 Mice	14
Combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Galacto-Oligosaccharide Protects the Skin from Photoaging	13
Nutritional Interventions Using Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals to Improve Inflammatory Bowel Disease	13
Korean Red Ginseng Regulates Intestinal Tight Junction and Inflammation in the Colon of a Parkinson's Disease Mouse Model	13
Fucoidan Protects Against High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity and Modulates Gut Microbiota in Institute of Cancer Research Mice	12
The Anti-inflammatory and Antiatherogenic In Vivo Effects of Pomegranate Peel Powder: From Waste to Medicinal Food	12
Resveratrol Modulates miR-34a in Cardiotoxicity Induced by Isoproterenol	12
Carrageenan Oligosaccharides Extend Life Span and Health Span in Male Drosophila Melanogaster by Modulating Antioxidant Activity, Immunity, and Gut Microbiota	12
Bifidobacterium bifidumBGN4 Paraprobiotic Supplementation Alleviates Experimental Colitis by Maintaining Gut Barrier and Suppressing Nuclear Factor Kappa B Activation Signaling Molecules	12
Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus Inflammation in Mice Fed High-Carbohydrate or High-Fat Diets	11
Myricitrin fromCombretum lanceolatumExhibits Inhibitory Effect on DNA-Topoisomerase Type IIαand Protective Effect AgainstIn VivoDoxorubicin-Induced Mutagenicity	11
Soluble and Insoluble Yeast β-Glucan Differentially Affect Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in Marathon Runners: A Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial	11
Intestinal Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Selenized Ulva pertusa Polysaccharides in a Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Model	11
Schisandra Chinensis Acidic Polysaccharide Improves the Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetic Rats by Inhibiting Inflammation	11
Fisetin Alleviates Hepatic and Adipocyte Fibrosis and Insulin Resistance in Diet-Induced Obese Mice	11
Naringenin Ameliorate Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatic Damage Through Inhibition of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Autophagy in Rats	11
Plumbagin Suppresses Pulmonary Fibrosis via Inhibition of p300 Histone Acetyltransferase Activity	11
Echinacea purpureaExtract Enhances Natural Killer Cell ActivityIn Vivoby Upregulating MHC II and Th1-type CD4⁺T Cell Responses	11
Aqueous Leaf Extract of Pistacia lentiscus Improves Acute Acetic Acid-Induced Colitis in Rats by Reducing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress	10
Angiogenesis is Differentially Modulated by Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acid Extracts from Wild Blueberry (V. angustifolium) Through PI3K Pathway	10
Effects of ID-HWS1000 on the Perception of Bowel Activity and Microbiome in Subjects with Functional Constipation: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study	10
Effect of Vigna angularis on High-Fat Diet-Induced Memory and Cognitive Impairments	10
Pinocembrin Reduces Arthritic Symptoms in Mouse Model via Targeting Sox4 Signaling Molecules	10
Efficacy of Nutraceutical Combination of Monacolin K, Berberine, and Silymarin on Lipid Profile and PCSK9 Plasma Level in a Cohort of Hypercholesterolemic Patients	10
Jaceosidin Ameliorates Insulin Resistance and Kidney Dysfunction by Enhancing Insulin Receptor Signaling and the Antioxidant Defense System in Type 2 Diabetic Mice	10
Mildly Processed Natural Eggshell Membrane Alleviates Joint Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study	10
The Effect of Chickpea Dietary Fiber on Lipid Metabolism and Gut Microbiota in High-Fat Diet-Induced Hyperlipidemia in Rats	10
Justicia flava Leaves Exert Mild Estrogenic Activity in Mouse Models of Uterotrophic and Reproductive Cycle Investigations	10
Phenethyl Isothiocyanate Improves Lipid Metabolism and Inflammation via mTOR/PPARγ/AMPK Signaling in the Adipose Tissue of Obese Mice	9
Improvement of Diabetes Symptoms and Complications by an Aqueous Extract ofLinum usitatissimum(L.) Seeds in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice	9
Sesamum indicum L. Oil and Sesamin Induce Auditory-Protective Effects Through Changes in Hearing Loss-Related Gene Expression	9
Chlorogenic Acid Improves Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Interleukin-10 Knockout Mice	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
Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Crude Momordica charantia L. Extract on 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene Sulfonic Acid-Induced Colitis Model in Rat and the Bioaccessibility of its Carotenoid Content	9
Protective Effect of Glycomacropeptide on the Atopic Dermatitis-Like Dysfunctional Skin Barrier in Rats	9
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.), a Promising Alternative in the Treatment of Hyperglycemia and Dyslipidemias	9
Acute Effects of Turmeric Extracts on Knee Joint Pain: A Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial	9
Nutraceutical Eriocitrin (Eriomin) Reduces Hyperglycemia by Increasing Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 and Downregulates Systemic Inflammation: A Crossover-Randomized Clinical Trial	9

Beneficial Effects of Flavonoids on Skeletal Muscle Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
Green Tea Extract Increases Soluble RAGE and Improves Renal Function in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy	8
Mechanism of the Hypoglycemic Activity and Hepatoprotective Effect of the Aqueous Extract of Cecropia obtusifolia Bertol	8
Rosa multiflora Thunb Flower Extract Attenuates Ultraviolet-Induced Photoaging in Skin Cells and Hairless Mice	8
Fermented Red Ginseng Alleviates Ovalbumin-Induced Inflammation in Mice by Suppressing Interleukin-4 and Immunoglobulin E Expression	8
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	8
Baccharis trimera (Less.) DC: An Innovative Cardioprotective Herbal Medicine Against Multiple Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease	8
Dual Skin-Whitening and Anti-wrinkle Function of Low-Molecular-Weight Fish Collagen	8
Fresh Mango Consumption Promotes Greater Satiety and Improves Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses in Healthy Overweight and Obese Adults	8
Luteolin Modulates the NF-E2-Related Factor 2/Glutamate–Cysteine Ligase Pathway in Rats with Spinal Cord Injury	8
Momordica Charantia: A Review of Its Effects on Metabolic Diseases and Mechanisms of Action	8
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	8
Pharmacological Effects of 1′-Acetoxychavicol Acetate, a Major Constituent in the Rhizomes ofAlpinia galangaandAlpinia conchigera	8
Nattospes as Effective and Safe Functional Supplements in Management of Stroke	8
GT Collagen Improves Skin Moisturization in UVB-Irradiated HaCaT Cells and SKH-I Hairless Mice	7
Xinhuang Tablets Improve Intestinal Barrier Function via Regulating Epithelial Tight Junctions in Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis Mice	7
Review of Clinical Effects and Presumed Mechanism of Action of the French Oak Wood Extract Robuvit	7
The Relationship of Vitamin D Status, Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, and Physical Activity in Obese Children and Adolescents	7
Hepatoprotective Effects ofStreptococcus thermophilusLM1012 in Mice Exposed to Air Pollutants	7
Eryngium carlinaeEthanol Extract Corrects Lipid Abnormalities in Wistar Rats with Experimental Diabetes	7
Effects of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract on Human Promyelocytic Leukemia Cells Subjected to Oxidative Stress	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
Lacto-Fermented Cauliflower Fungus (Sparassis crispa) Ameliorates Hepatic Steatosis by Activating Beta-Oxidation in Diet-Induced Obese Zebrafish	7
Assessment of Rhamnus alaternus Leaves Extract: Phytochemical Characterization and Antimelanoma Activity	7
Mixtures of Tea andCitrus maxima(pomelo) Alleviate Lipid Deposition in HepG2 Cells Through the AMPK/ACC Signaling Pathway	7
Influence of Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Rich Fish Oils on Hyperlipidemia: Effect of Eel, Sardine, Trout, and Cod Oils on Hyperlipidemic Mice	7
New Strains of Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii are Effective for Improving the Muscle Strength of Mice with Immobilization-Induced Muscular Atrophy	7
Effects of Euterpe oleracea to Enhance Learning and Memory in a Conditioned Nicotinic and Muscarinic Receptor Response Paradigm by Modulation of Cholinergic Mechanisms in Rats	6
Partial Replacement of High-Fat Diet with Beef Tallow Attenuates Dyslipidemia and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in db/db Mice	6
Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplement in Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration	6
Water Extract of Artemisia annua L. Exhibits Hepatoprotective Effects Through Improvement of Lipid Accumulation and Oxidative Stress-Induced Cytotoxicity	6
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	6
Phytochemical and Over-The-Counter Drug Interactions: Involvement of Phase I and II Drug-Metabolizing Enzymes and Phase III Transporters	6
Alleviated Actions ofPlantago albicansExtract on Lead Acetate-Produced Hepatic Damage in Rats Through Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Capacities	6
Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Addition to Folic Acid and Iron Improves Hematological and Biochemical Markers in Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial	6
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Zingiber montanum Oil in HepG2 Cells and Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages	6
Beneficial Effects of a Combination of Curcuma longa L. and Citrus junos Against Beta-Amyloid Peptide-Induced Neurodegeneration in Mice	6
Pumpkin Seed Extracts Inhibit Proliferation and Induce Autophagy in PC-3 Androgen Insensitive Prostate Cancer Cells	6
Orally Administered Diosgenin Alleviates Colitis in Mice Induced by Dextran Sulfate Sodium through Gut Microbiota Modulation and Short-Chain Fatty Acid Generation	6
In Vitro and In Vivo Nematicide Effect of Extract Fractions of Pleurotus djamor Against Haemonchus contortus	6
Estimation of an Appropriate Human Dose of Boesenbergia pandurata Extracts Based on Allometric Scaling Data of Panduratin A in Mice, Rats, and Dogs	6
Oral Supplementation of Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Improves Biophysical Properties of Skin: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study	6
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SCGB1 Alleviates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Mice Through Immune Regulation	6
Effect of Panax ginseng and Fructus Mume on Intestinal Barrier and Gut Microbiota in Rats with Diarrhea	6
Dietary Supplementation of Carob and Whey Modulates Gut Morphology, Hemato-Biochemical Indices, and Antioxidant Biomarkers in Rabbits	6
Geraniin Protects PC12 Cells Against Aβ_25–35-Mediated Neuronal Damage: Involvement of NF-κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways	6
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
Protective Effects of Radish Extract Against Neurotoxicity in Mice and PC12 Cells	6
Synergistic Protective Effects of Different Dietary Supplements Against Type 2 Diabetes via Regulating Gut Microbiota	6
PTEN/Akt Signaling-Mediated Activation of the Mitochondrial Pathway Contributes to the 3,3′-Diindolylmethane-Mediated Antitumor Effect in Malignant Melanoma Cells	6
Genistein Prevents Single Prolonged Stress-Induced Cognitive Impairment in a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Rat Model via Activation of the Serotonergic System	6
Curcumin-Based Treatment for Macular Edema from Uncommon Etiologies: Efficacy and Safety Assessment	6
Antioxidant Properties of Salvia officinalis Decoction Extract and Mechanism of Its Protective Effects on Ethanol-Induced Liver and Kidney Injuries	6
Foods from Mayan Communities of Yucatán as Nutritional Alternative for Diabetes Prevention	6
Citral Effects on the Expression Profile of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Inflammatory Cytokines in Status Epilepticus-Induced Rats Using the Lithium–Pilocarpine Model	6
Fermented Soy Beverage Q-CAN Plus Consumption Improves Serum Cholesterol and Cytokines	6
Curcumin Alleviates the Side Effects of Cisplatin on Gastric Emptying of Mice by Inhibiting the Signal Changes of Acetylcholine and Interstitial Cells of Cajal	6
Protective Effects of Zingerone Against Depression-Like Behavior and Biochemical Changes in Chronic Stressed Rats: Antioxidant Effects	6
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	6
Artichoke Extract Directly Suppresses Inflammation and Apoptosis in Hepatocytes During the Development of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease	6
Effervescent Glutamine Formulation Improves the Beneficial Effects of Antiretroviral Therapies on Immune Function in HIV/AIDS Carrier Patients	6
Effect of Berberine Plus Bezafibrate Administration on the Lipid Profile of Patients with Mixed Dyslipidemia: A Pilot Clinical Trial	6
Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of the Antihyperglycemic Effect of Lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) cv. Brewster	6
The Effect of Apple-Derived Nanovesicles on the Osteoblastogenesis of Osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 Cells	6