Coix Seed Diet Ameliorates Immune Function Disorders in Experimental Colitis Mice
Zhou Q, Yu R, Liu T, Li Y, Zhong J, Zhang T, Liu Z, Hu Y · Nutrients · 2021 December 28
DOI 10.3390/nu14010123
Objective
To investigate the protective effect of the Coix seed diet on experimental colitis mice.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Coix seed, as a staple food, can alleviate experimental colitis, and the mechanism may be related to the immune regulation effect of Coix seeds.
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