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Labisia pumila var. alata (LP), long used in traditional women’s health remedies, is now gaining scientific validation for its oestrogenic properties. Research shows that LP contains plant-based phytoestrogens capable of binding to estrogen receptors (ERα and ERβ), mimicking the body’s natural estrogen activity. This is especially relevant during menopause, when declining estrogen levels contribute to… Read More
A crossover trial in 21 college students tested whether paprika-derived xanthophylls (PXs), known antioxidants, enhance physical and mental performance. Compared to control, PX intake lowered heart rate and improved exercise efficiency in both incremental and constant load tests. While group-level differences in cognitive tests weren’t significant, PX users showed within-group improvements in executive function (Trail… Read More
A recent in-vitro pilot study examined the effects of two natural coffee-derived compounds kahweol (KW) and cafestol (CFS) on melanin regulation in mouse melanoma (B16F10) cells and human melanocytes from donors with varying skin pigmentation. The results showed that KW and CFS did not significantly lower melanin stored inside cells. However, kahweol more effectively reduced… Read More
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of a nutraceutical combining Boswellia serrata gum resin (300 mg) and Apium graveolens (celery) seed extract (250 mg) in 62 participants with knee osteoarthritis. Over 90 days, supplementation significantly reduced pain, stiffness, and swelling, improving WOMAC, VAS, KOOS, and mobility scores. Biomarker analysis revealed… Read More
Protein shakes might soon get a powerful upgrade. A new study has found that adding a special blend of protease enzymes to whey protein not only speeds up the release of key amino acids into the bloodstream but may also help curb hunger. In tests with healthy young adults, those who drank enzyme-enhanced protein had… Read More