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This multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of anthocyanin-rich extract (ACRE), derived from bilberries, in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC). Although the study was prematurely terminated due to COVID-19, 34 patients were randomized, and 26 completed the protocol. Clinical response was observed in 50% of ACRE-treated patients versus 37.5% in the placebo group.… Read More
A new systematic review and network meta-analysis of 35 randomized controlled trials (991 athletes) reveals that not all popular supplements deliver on their performance promises. Researchers compared protein, creatine, β-alanine, HMB, caffeine, vitamin D, and others to evaluate their impact on strength, speed, and power. The findings highlight protein as the most effective option for… Read More
The recent study investigated the skin mucus of the axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) to identify natural antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with potential medical uses. Through computational screening, researchers pinpointed over twenty candidates, which were then synthesized and tested in the lab. The results were highly positive that four peptides effectively killed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a major… Read More
A six-month clinical study in 44 adults with sub-optimal cholesterol found that a daily tablet of Ritmon Colesystem® a combination of berberine, olive extract, fenugreek, artichoke, and sunflower phytosterols significantly reduced LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol. Participants, who had LDL-C between 115–190 mg/dL and were not on cholesterol-lowering drugs, saw LDL-C drop by 7–10 mg/dL… Read More
A retrospective analysis of a randomized clinical trial examined how obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) affect muscle gains from resistance exercise and protein-based multi-ingredient supplementation (MIS) in older men. Obesity and MetS strongly predicted reduced improvements in lean mass, strength, and body composition, indicating anabolic resistance. In overweight/obese participants with MetS risk factors, whey/casein-based MIS… Read More