Background: Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is some type of potatoes that commonly used as an alternative for rice. Eventhough purple sweet potato was known to had phytopharmacal potentials, there is still few scientific literatures about the using of purple sweet potato as a therapeutic choice for renal fibrosis. This study is aimed to measure the efficacy of purple sweet potato extra…
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Backgroud. The adolescence period is a vulnerable stage in terms of nutrition due to several contributing factors. Firstly, there is rapid physical growth during adolescence. Secondly, lifestyle and dietary patterns often undergo changes during this period. Therefore, adolescents require a higher intake of nutrients. This can lead to nutritional problems if not handled appropriately. The 2018 R…
Background: Acute gout arthritis is an inflammation due to the accumulation of MSU crystal in the joint which leads to pain, swelling, and an increase in proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α. Cherry leaves contain flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory activity which plays a role in inhibiting the production of TNF-α. This study aims to determine the anti-infammatory effect of cherry leave…
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by the pancreas being unable to produce insulin or when the body cannot use insulin properly. This situation causes the body to experience hyperglycemia and can result in body damage and even organ and tissue failure. The main goal of therapy for diabetes mellitus sufferers is controlling blood sugar levels. Shallots (Allium cepa …
Nutritional status is a crucial factor for stroke patients. A stroke is defined as a sudden neurological disorder caused by impaired blood perfusion to the brain vessels. Malnutrition commonly occurs in stroke patients, with prevalence ranging from 6.1% to 62%. The decline in nutritional status among stroke patients has negative impacts on the rehabilitation process, complications, and function…