American ginseng tea protects cellular DNA within 2 h from consumption: results of a pilot study in healthy human volunteers.
Int J Food Sci Nutr
; 66(7): 815-8, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
The acute genoprotective effect of Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) has been investigated. The experiment was carried out to explore the DNA protective effect after a single dose of American ginseng tea bag infusion. Fourteen subjects (6 males and 8 females) were recruited in this study. Seven of them (3 males and 4 females) were asked to drink a cup of freshly prepared American ginseng infusions. Water was taken by the remaining subjects as the control group. Blood samples of both groups were taken before and 2 h post-ingestion. The blood samples were challenged with ultraviolet B irradiation followed by using comet assay. Completed slides were stained with Giemsa stain and DNA damage was assessed. Results showed a significant decrease in comet score after American ginseng supplementation and no change in the control group. The current study demonstrated a cup of American ginseng infusion could protect cellular DNA from oxidative stress at least within 2 h.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Daño del ADN
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ADN
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Extractos Vegetales
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Estrés Oxidativo
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Panax
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Antioxidantes
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Int J Food Sci Nutr
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Hong Kong