A Callosal Catastrophe: Toxic Leukoencephalopathy Associated with Thermogenic Weight Loss Supplement Use

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Mahdavi ZK, Narayan R, Mainali S, Greenberg BM, Aiyagari V, McDonagh DL Neurocritical Care, 2017 BACKGROUND: The use of weight loss drugs and dietary supplements is common, but safety profiles for these drugs are largely unknown. Reports of toxicity have been published, and the use of these agents should be considered in clinical differential diagnoses…. Read more »

Effects of clove essential oil and eugenol on quality and browning control of fresh-cut lettuce

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Chen X, Ren L, Li M, Qian J, Fan J, Du B Food Chemistry, 2017 ABSTRACT: This study confirmed the inhibitory effects of clove essential oil (CEO) and eugenol (EUG) on the browning and relevant enzymes of fresh-cut lettuce, and examined associated mechanisms by inhibition kinetics and computational docking analysis. Fresh-cut lettuce was treated with… Read more »

Effects of TRP channel agonist ingestion on metabolism and autonomic nervous system in a randomized clinical trial of healthy subjects

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Michlig S, Merlini JM, Beaumont M, Ledda M, Tavenard A, Mukherjee R, Camacho S, le Coutre J Scientific reports, 2016 ABSTRACT: Various lines of published evidence have already demonstrated the impact of TRPV1 agonists on energetic metabolism through the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). This study presents a trial investigating if stimulation of… Read more »

Effects of Inhaled Citronella Oil and Related Compounds on Rat Body Weight and Brown Adipose Tissue Sympathetic Nerve

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Batubara I, Suparto IH, Sa’diah S, Matsuoka R, Mitsunaga T Nutrients, 2015 ABSTRACT: Citronella oil is one of the most famous Indonesian essential oils, having a distinctive aroma. As with other essential oils, it is crucial to explore the effects of inhalation of this oil. Therefore, the aim of this research was to elucidate the… Read more »