Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 2772 - 2790
Published: Aug. 12, 2022
Abstract
Sarcopenia
is
an
age‐related
muscle
disorder
typically
associated
with
a
poor
quality
of
life.
Its
definition
has
evolved
over
time,
and
several
underlying
causes
sarcopenia
in
the
elderly
have
been
proposed.
However,
exact
mechanisms
involved
sarcopenia,
as
well
effective
treatments
for
this
condition,
are
not
fully
understood.
The
purpose
article
was
to
conduct
comprehensive
review
previous
evidence
regarding
definition,
diagnosis,
risk
factors,
efficacy
plant‐derived
natural
products
sarcopenia.
methodological
approach
current
narrative
performed
using
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science
databases,
Google
Scholar
(up
March
2021)
order
satisfy
our
objectives.
substantial
beneficial
effects
along
safety
some
including
curcumin,
resveratrol,
catechin,
soy
protein,
ginseng
on
reported
review.
Based
clinical
studies,
nutraceuticals
functional
foods
may
physical
performance,
handgrip
knee‐extension
strength,
weight‐lifting
capacity,
time
or
distance
travelled
before
feeling
fatigued,
mitochondrial
function,
fatigue,
mean
fibre
area,
total
number
myonuclei.
In
preclinical
supplementation
herbs
bioactive
compounds
resulted
increased
plantaris
mass,
skeletal
mass
strength
production,
expression
anabolic
factors
myogenin,
Myf5
MyoD,
enhanced
inhibition
atrophy
We
found
that
such
nutritional
status,
inactivity,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
endocrine
system
dysfunction,
insulin
resistance,
history
chronic
disease,
mental
health,
genetic
linked
ginseng,
without
any
significant
side
effects,
Plant‐derived
might
effect
various
components
Nevertheless,
due
limited
human
trials,
benefits
remain
inconclusive.
It
suggested
longitudinal
studies
better
understand
identifying
treatment
strategy
based
its
pathophysiology,
be
undertaken
future
investigations.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 1054 - 1112
Published: July 10, 2018
Abstract
Flavonoids
are
plant‐derived
dietary
components
with
a
substantial
impact
on
human
health.
Research
has
expanded
massively
since
it
began
in
the
1930s,
and
complex
pathways
involved
bioavailability
of
flavonoids
body
now
well
understood.
In
recent
years,
been
appreciated
that
gut
microbiome
plays
major
role
flavonoid
action,
but
much
progress
still
needs
to
be
made
this
area.
Since
first
publications
health
effects
flavonoids,
their
action
is
understood
protect
against
various
stresses,
mechanism
evolved
from
debunked
simple
direct
antioxidant
hypothesis
into
an
understanding
molecular
targets
enzymes
specific
cell
types.
This
review
traces
development
field
over
past
8
decades,
indicates
current
state
art,
how
was
reached.
Future
recommendations
based
historical
analysis
(a)
focus
key
areas
(b)
perform
intervention
studies
focusing
protective
effects,
(c)
carry
out
cellular
vitro
experiments
using
appropriate
cells
together
chemical
form
found
at
site
action;
could
native
compounds
food
for
digestion
intestine,
conjugated
metabolites
blood
after
absorption
small
intestine
cells,
or
forms
tissues
catabolism
by
microbiota.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
95, P. 412 - 433
Published: March 24, 2018
A
systematic
review
of
published
toxicology
and
human
intervention
studies
was
performed
to
characterize
potential
hazards
associated
with
consumption
green
tea
its
preparations.
toxicological
evidence
from
laboratory
revealed
the
liver
as
target
organ
hepatotoxicity
critical
effect,
which
strongly
certain
dosing
conditions
(e.g.
bolus
dose
via
gavage,
fasting),
positively
correlated
total
catechin
epigallocatechingallate
(EGCG)
content.
adverse
event
(AE)
data
159
yielded
findings
consistent
in
that
a
limited
range
concentrated,
catechin-rich
preparations
resulted
hepatic
AEs
dose-dependent
manner
when
ingested
large
doses,
but
not
consumed
brewed
or
extracts
beverages
part
food.
Toxico-
pharmacokinetic
further
suggests
internal
catechins
is
key
determinant
occurrence
severity
hepatotoxicity.
safe
intake
level
338
mg
EGCG/day
for
adults
derived
safety
solid
dose.
An
Observed
Safe
Level
(OSL)
704
might
be
considered
beverage
form
based
on
AE
data.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
122(2), P. 369 - 384
Published: Jan. 18, 2018
A
growing
body
of
nutritional
science
highlights
the
complex
mechanisms
and
pleiotropic
pathways
cardiometabolic
effects
different
foods.
Among
these,
some
most
exciting
advances
are
occurring
in
area
flavonoids,
bioactive
phytochemicals
found
plant
foods;
dairy,
including
milk,
yogurt,
cheese.
Many
relevant
ingredients
mechanistic
now
being
clarified,
shedding
new
light
on
both
for
how
diet
influences
health
well-being.
Flavonoids,
example,
have
skeletal
muscle,
adipocytes,
liver,
pancreas,
myocardial,
renal,
immune
cells,
instance,
related
to
5′-monophosphate-activated
protein
kinase
phosphorylation,
endothelial
NO
synthase
activation,
suppression
NF-κB
(nuclear
factor-κB)
TLR4
(toll-like
receptor
4).
Effects
dairy
similarly
may
be
mediated
by
specific
amino
acids,
medium-chain
odd-chain
saturated
fats,
unsaturated
branched-chain
natural
trans
probiotics,
vitamin
K1/K2,
calcium,
as
well
processing
such
fermentation
homogenization.
These
characteristics
foods
influence
diverse
mammalian
target
rapamycin,
silent
information
regulator
transcript-1,
angiotensin-converting
enzyme,
peroxisome
proliferator–activated
receptors,
osteocalcin,
matrix
glutamate
protein,
hepatic
de
novo
lipogenesis,
adipose
fatty
acid
oxidation
inflammation,
gut
microbiome
interactions
intestinal
integrity
endotoxemia.
The
complexity
these
emerging
corresponding
biological
responses
rapid
continued
need
generate
robust
empirical
evidence
clinical
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(13), P. 5246 - 5246
Published: July 6, 2023
Cellular
signaling
pathways
involved
in
the
maintenance
of
equilibrium
between
cell
proliferation
and
apoptosis
have
emerged
as
rational
targets
that
can
be
exploited
prevention
treatment
cancer.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
(EGCG)
is
most
abundant
phenolic
compound
found
green
tea.
It
has
been
shown
to
regulate
multiple
crucial
cellular
pathways,
including
those
mediated
by
EGFR,
JAK-STAT,
MAPKs,
NF-κB,
PI3K-AKT-mTOR,
others.
Deregulation
abovementioned
pathophysiology
demonstrated
EGCG
may
exert
anti-proliferative,
anti-inflammatory,
apoptosis-inducing
effects
or
induce
epigenetic
changes.
Furthermore,
preclinical
clinical
studies
suggest
used
numerous
disorders,
This
review
aims
summarize
existing
knowledge
regarding
biological
properties
EGCG,
especially
context
cancer
prophylaxis.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(6), P. 1373 - 1373
Published: March 20, 2024
Epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG)
is
a
catechin,
which
type
of
flavonoid
found
in
high
concentrations
green
tea.
EGCG
has
been
studied
extensively
for
its
potential
health
benefits,
particularly
cancer.
to
exhibit
anti-proliferative,
anti-angiogenic,
and
pro-apoptotic
effects
numerous
cancer
cell
lines
animal
models.
demonstrated
the
ability
interrupt
various
signaling
pathways
associated
with
cellular
proliferation
division
different
types.
anticancer
activity
mediated
by
interfering
hallmarks.
This
article
summarize
highlight
on
hallmarks
focused
impacts
these
cancer-related
The
studies
discussed
this
review
enrich
understanding
EGCG’s
as
therapeutic
tool
against
cancer,
offering
substantial
foundation
scientists
medical
experts
advance
scientific
clinical
investigations
regarding
possibility
treatment.
BioChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 38 - 61
Published: March 13, 2024
Arthritis,
a
global
health
burden
comprising
osteoarthritis
and
rheumatoid
arthritis,
demands
advanced
therapeutic
approaches.
In
this
context,
flavonoids,
diverse
group
of
naturally
occurring
compounds
abundant
in
fruits,
vegetables,
medicinal
plants,
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
mitigating
the
inflammatory
processes
associated
with
arthritic
conditions.
This
review
aims,
first,
to
provide
comprehensive
exploration
potential
focusing
on
specific
such
quercetin,
epigallocatechin-3-gallate
(EGCG),
apigenin,
luteolin,
fisetin,
silibinin,
kaempferol,
naringenin,
myricetin.
The
second
section
delves
into
anti-arthritic
activities
these
drawing
insights
from
clinical
trials
scientific
studies.
Each
flavonoid
is
scrutinized
individually
elucidate
its
mechanisms
action
efficacy
context
both
arthritis.
third
highlights
challenges
harnessing
flavonoids
anti-inflammatory
purposes.
Bioavailability
limitations
pose
significant
hurdle,
prompting
innovative
strategies
use
nanoparticles
delivery
vehicles.
response
challenges,
fourth
focuses
emerging
field
flavonoid-based
nanoparticles.
includes
detailed
discussions
EGCG,
naringenin-based
nanoparticles,
highlighting
formulation
preclinical
evidence
supporting
their
arthritis
management.
targeted
sites
synergistic
combinations
other
are
also
discussed
avenues
enhance
impact
flavonoids.
consolidates
current
knowledge
nanoformulations
interventions
By
addressing
presenting
future
research
directions,
aims
contribute
advancement
effective
alleviating