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S-Equol is a unique gut-derived metabolite formed exclusively by intestinal bacteria from the soy isoflavone daidzein. Unlike its mirror image R-equol, only S-equol shows strong biological activity, exhibiting a remarkably high affinity for estrogen receptor-β—an important target for supporting hormonal balance, skin health, cognitive wellness, and metabolic resilience. Human studies confirm that S-equol is the… Read More
The study evaluated the postbiotic Probio-Eco for chronic constipation using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial in adults and a parallel mouse model. In humans, a 3-week Probio-Eco intervention significantly increased complete spontaneous bowel movements, improved stool consistency, and reduced straining compared to placebo. Multi-omics profiling showed that the postbiotic altered gut microbiota composition and… Read More
A new study published in The Lancet reports that daily supplementation with Niagen, a patented form of nicotinamide riboside (NR), may help improve key symptoms in individuals with long COVID. In this first-of-its-kind clinical trial, participants taking Niagen showed meaningful increases in NAD+ levels—up to 3.1-fold after 5–10 weeks—alongside improvements in fatigue, sleep quality, mood… Read More
Tereos has announced the launch of Actifiber, a corn-based ingredient designed to enrich products with fibre.This new solution enriches products with fibre while reducing calories, without compromising taste or texture. The ingredient is derived from non-GMO corn starch and is developed and produced in France. Actifiber will help food brands improve the nutritional profile of… Read More
Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in 125 older adults (≥65 years) examined lemon myrtle (LM) supplementation with 12 weeks of low-load resistance training. In the high-volume group (three sets), LM increased anterior thigh (AT) muscle thickness by 1.29 mm versus placebo (95% CI: -0.17 to 2.75 mm), while in the low-volume group (one set), the… Read More