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Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) root is used for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Researchers tested four nettle substances for effects on sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG) binding to prostate membranes. Only the aqueous extract inhibited SHBG binding, starting at ~0.6 mg/ml and fully blocking it at 10 mg/ml, suggesting a water-soluble compound may underlie nettle’s prostate effects. Source… Read More
A small human trial tested whether rapidly absorbed boron affects steroid hormones and inflammation after single-dose and short-term use. Healthy men took a boron capsule once and then daily for several days; plasma boron rose within hours and stayed elevated.Within hours, SHBG, hsCRP and TNF-α fell. After the supplementation period, free testosterone rose while estradiol… Read More
In a randomized trial, emulsifiers reduced beneficial short-chain fatty acids and altered gut microbiota but did not increase inflammation or metabolic risk. Carrageenan increased gut permeability. An emulsifier-free diet lowered cholesterol. Results suggest limiting emulsifiers may support gut health. Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41094562/ Read More
Nearly 75% of women experience intimate infections at some point in their lives. Factors like hormonal fluctuations, stress, antibiotics, contraception, and lifestyle changes can disrupt the delicate vaginal microbiota, impacting comfort, confidence, and overall well-being. Quatreflora by Gnosis by Lesaffre introduces a science-backed probiotic approach for women’s intimate health. Derived from the patented probiotic yeast… Read More
Precision fermentation is emerging as a disruptive force in the inositol category, bringing a cleaner, more controlled, and sustainable alternative to conventional production methods. Traditionally sourced from corn or wheat byproduct streams through chemical hydrolysis, inositol manufacturing has long faced concerns around impurity profiles, agricultural contaminants, and supply chain variability. New precision-fermented myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol… Read More