Objectives This study aimed to examine the effect of dextrose drink (D) on blood glucose, VO₂max, and sprint speed compared with Sodium-Dextrose drink.Equipment and Methods: We conducted a double-blinded crossover study of 22 young male (19 ± 1.1 years) soccer players, consumed either Dextrose...

BACKGROUND: Hyperglycemia and oxidative stress cause phagocytosis dysfunction in patients with diabetes. A combination of lycopene and metformin can reduce oxidative stress and blood glucose. This study aimed to determine the effect of combined lycopene and metformin on phagocytosis function,...

Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium, a zoonotic illness spread through food and drinks (meat, milk, eggs, fish, water) and other pollutants, is the primary cause of the endemic Salmonellosis in Indonesia. Synbiotics, Robusta coffee extract and Lactobacillus acidophilus can be used instead of...

Plants have been employed for their therapeutic and aesthetic benefits since ancient times. Traditional herbal medicine is well-documented and practised in India. The goal of the current review is to provide current information on botany, morphology, ecological biodiversity, medicinal uses,...

The atherosclerotic lesion is a principal hallmark of atherosclerotic animal models. This study aimed to assess lesions of the carotid artery in Indonesian cynomolgus monkeys exposed to an IPB-1 atherogenic diet. A total of 20 adult male cynomolgus monkeys received the local IPB-1 diet for two...

Background: Consumption of unripe papaya is one of the local wisdom which is believed to be useful in increasing the breast milk production of breastfeeding mothers. Hereditary unripe papaya has been consumed in public areas to increase milk production. This study is one of the first studies to...

There is a strong relationship between arterial stiffness and high blood pressure. Arterial stiffness increases the risk of a cardiovascular event and sudden death, especially in hypertensive patients. This study aimed to determine the effective combination of Centella asiatica and Curcuma longa on ...

The prevalence of obesity in adults is increasing worldwide, which is problematic since obesity is associated with degenerative diseases. Nowadays Indonesia is facing an interesting phenomenon since there are adults who have been obese since childhood and others who conversely were undernourished...

Preeclampsia (PE) can trigger trophoblastic from the placenta into the mother's blood so that it affects the fetus. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) containing antioxidant or tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Haramonting is traditional medicine in Indonesia and to treat various diseases, prevent DNA damage,...

BACKGROUND: Staple foods as a source of carbohydrates contribute most of human energy needs. Based on Perkeni's recommendation, diabetic patients can consume at least 45-60% of carbohydrate sources. In addition, several previous studies have shown that increasing the adequacy of dietary fiber above ...