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PLANT POWER MEETS IRON WILL: Can a humble field pea rival the gold standard of muscle-building protein
A 12-week study of 161 men found that pea protein builds muscle just as effectively as whey protein. Both outperformed placebo, and neither pulled ahead of the other overall. The biggest win for pea protein came among beginners, where it delivered noticeably greater muscle gains than placebo. Bottom line: pea protein is a legitimate, science-backed… Read More
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Therapeutic potential of Pithecellobium dulce extract in Antioxidant, Wound Healing & Anticancer Applications
This study explored the methanolic extract of Pithecellobium dulce to evaluate the phytochemical composition and its potential role in antioxidant activity, wound healing, and anticancer applications. The analysis identified a range of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and phenolic acids, along with kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside (afzelin), fisetin 3-O-rhamnoside, and alangilignoside D with high concentration levels.… Read More
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Virgin Olive Oil Supports Cognitive Health via the Gut–Brain Axis
A growing body of human evidence now reinforces the gut–brain connection, positioning virgin olive oil (VOO) as a key dietary lever for cognitive health. In a 2-year prospective study of older adults at high risk of cognitive decline, higher VOO intake was associated with better preservation of cognitive function and a more diverse gut microbiota.… Read More
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Akkermansia Benefits Depend on Baseline Gut Levels
In a 12-week trial in overweight/obese type 2 diabetes patients, Akkermansia supplementation showed metabolic benefits only in those with low baseline gut levels. These participants had reduced body weight, fat mass, and HbA1c. No benefit was seen in those with already high baseline levels. Effects depend on initial gut microbiota status. Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39879980/ Read More
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Ascophyllum nodosum extract modulates stem cell and immunecell surveillance in an acute placebo-controlled cross-over trial:Implications for healthy aging
A single serving of the brown seaweed extract PolySea (Ascophyllum nodosum) rapidly modulated immune and regenerative functions in healthy adults, elevating pro-inflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-6) alongside anti-inflammatory IL-1RA within 1 hour. Transient increases in monocytes and non-NK non-T cells were observed, coupled with selective mobilization of endothelial stem cells and relocation of pluripotent progenitors into… Read More