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A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found that daily supplementation with hawthorn fruit (900 mg/day) for six months significantly improved facial skin hydration in adults aged 25 to 75. The effect was particularly pronounced in individuals with specific TERT gene variants. Carriers of the CC genotype at rs7705526 showed the greatest hydration improvement, while… Read More
CiokoRed® is a unique phytocomplex formulated with red lentil and cocoa, offering anti-inflammatory benefits along with support for cholesterol and triglyceride reduction, and mood enhancement. Its key component, RedLens®, is backed by preclinical studies demonstrating its ability to inhibit the alpha-amylase enzyme—playing a vital role in the early stages of glucose metabolism. This helps delay… Read More
French maritime pine bark extract (Pinus pinaster Aiton ssp. atlantica), standardized to 70 ± 5% procyanidins, has demonstrated significant anti-cellulite benefits in a clinical trial. In a 3-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 60 women with moderate cellulite, daily supplementation with 150 mg of the extract led to a 13.6% reduction in cellulite score, decreased thigh circumference,… Read More
Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle), a tropical plant rich in polyphenols, polysaccharides, organic acids, and pectins, has been extensively reviewed for its promising anti-diabetic properties. The review highlights its multifaceted benefits: it exerts hypoglycemic effects by inhibiting carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, supports pancreatic β-cell preservation and regeneration—boosting insulin secretion and improving glucose tolerance—and improves lipid metabolism while reducing oxidative stress… Read More
A new 8-week randomized study tested synbiotic herbal blend and a myoinositol-based herbal supplement (MBHS) in 36 participants aged 12 to 45 with non-cystic acne. Both treatments significantly reduced acne lesions by week 4, with continued improvement at week 8 (p < 0.0001). Gut microbiome analysis revealed a threefold increase in several beneficial bacteria, including Faecalibacterium prausnitzii… Read More