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A 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial tested 200 mg/day of Oligonol (lychee fruit extract) for its impact on abdominal fat. Results showed a significant reduction in visceral fat area (VFA) in the Oligonol group (from 98.2 ± 30.3 cm² to 95.1 ± 29.6 cm²), while the placebo group saw an increase (95.4 ± 31.8 cm² to… Read More
The study explores the biological activity of hexane extracts obtained from the leaves (HH) and rhizomes (RH) of the fern Microsorum scolopendria, focusing on their safety and protective potential in skin-related conditions. Both extracts were found to be non-toxic at concentrations up to approximately 100 µg/mL and demonstrated the ability to shield human dermal fibroblasts… Read More
This randomized controlled trial compared Brazil nut butter with a selenium dietary supplement in improving selenium status among 44 vegans and 42 omnivores. Participants consumed either placebo, Brazil nut butter, or a supplement providing 55 µg selenium daily for two weeks. Serum selenium, glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3), and selenoprotein P (SELENOP) were assessed. Vegans had… Read More
A new double-blind clinical trial shows that polyphenol-rich sorghum bicolor extract can speed up strength recovery after eccentric exercise. Both high (500 mg/day) and low (250 mg/day) doses helped restore forearm flexion strength faster than placebo, with improvements seen by 48–72 hours post-exercise. Interestingly, the extract did not reduce muscle soreness, swelling, or pain perception,… Read More
Functional dyspepsia, a condition marked by bloating, nausea, and abdominal discomfort, affects millions worldwide. While drugs like Pantoprazole are commonly prescribed, their side effects push many toward herbal alternatives. A clinical study at AIIMS Bhubaneswar tested a poly-herbal formulation (PHF), sold under names like Dizester® Herbal, against Pantoprazole in 80 patients. Using standardized questionnaires, researchers… Read More