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In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 180 participants with mild-to-moderate depression, researchers tested saffron (Crocus sativus), scutellaria (Scutellaria baicalensis), and their combination over six weeks. Both extracts individually improved mood, anxiety, and sleep quality, while the combined formula (SAFFR’UP®) showed a synergistic effect, yielding greater improvements in emotional well-being than either alone or placebo.… Read More
A new clinical study suggests that pistachios may hold the key to a more natural night’s rest. Researchers have developed Prosomnial™, a melatonin supplement sourced from pistachios, and found it performs on par with synthetic melatonin in both absorption and sleep benefits. In a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, cross-over pilot trial, 26 healthy adults aged around… Read More
Lubrizol has announced new preclinical findings confirming the superior performance of its microencapsulated iron ingredient, Lipofer microcapsules, compared with conventional iron sources.Published in Nature, the study evaluated iron-deficient rats and demonstrated that Lipofer microcapsules significantly improved iron absorption and gastrointestinal tolerance, reversing iron deficiency within just 14 days. Source : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-07202-3 Read More
In a 3-week trial, combat-sport athletes taking L-glutamine (0.3 g/kg/day) showed enhanced mucosal immunity (↑IgA, NO), better testosterone/cortisol balance, fewer URTI incidents, and improved well-being compared to placebo. L-glutamine supports recovery and immune defense after intense training. Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38193521/ Read More
A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial demonstrated that daily supplementation with a 50/50 blend of inulin and oligofructose (9.2 g/day for 8 weeks) significantly improved bowel symptoms, mood, and quality of life in individuals with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). Participants receiving the prebiotic showed a marked increase in IBS-Quality of Life scores and a reduction… Read More