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Recent research found that higher dietary zinc intake may be associated with a reduced risk of endometriosis among women. Researchers analyzed data from 4,315 women aged 20 to 54, utilizing information from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted from 1999 to 2006. The study identified a significant correlation between increased zinc… Read More
Recent research highlights the significant benefits of probiotic supplementation for extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) preterm infants, showing that early administration (within 14 days of birth) can notably reduce overall mortality and mortality linked to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and late-onset sepsis (LOS). A study of 330 infants revealed that those receiving early probiotics achieved full enteral feeding… Read More
Researchers investigated the effects of Enovita, a standardized grape seed extract from Indena SpA, on human neuroblastoma cell lines. Produced from upcycled grape seeds using water extraction, Enovita is rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). The study found that GSE inhibits GABA-T, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and MAO-A, while also demonstrating significant antioxidant activity. The findings suggest that… Read More
A groundbreaking study, published in Frontiers in Immunology (2023), has revealed that menthol inhalation may offer cognitive benefits in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The research, led by scientists from Spain’s Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), demonstrated that inhaling menthol for six months improved memory in Alzheimer’s-affected mice, while also boosting cognitive abilities in healthy… Read More
The New Zealand government is set to introduce a new standalone bill to regulate natural products, replacing outdated laws from the 1980s. No decisions on the bill’s scope have been made yet, with the Ministry of Health planning stakeholder engagement before proceeding. The Natural Health Products New Zealand (NHPNZ) hopes the new regulation will boost… Read More