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A new study suggests that higher dietary intake of selenium may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among American adults. Analyzing data from over 39,000 participants in the NHANES (2003–2018), researchers found that those with moderate selenium intake had a 16% lower risk of CVD compared to those with the lowest intake. Overall, CVD… Read More
A recent study has found that Nutroxsun®, a proprietary blend of rosemary and grapefruit extracts, may offer significant protection against UV-induced skin damage when taken orally. Traditionally, topical sunscreens have served as the primary defense against ultraviolet radiation (UVR), but this research adds to growing evidence that nutritional strategies can also play a key role.… Read More
The study explores the potential of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) as a natural remedy for obesity and related metabolic disorders. Saffron is rich in bioactive compounds like crocin, crocetin, safranal, and picrocrocin, it exhibits strong antioxidant properties that may help mitigate oxidative stress – a key factor in the development of obesity. The review highlights… Read More
Scutellaria lateriflora extract (400 mg/day) has been clinically shown to significantly improve sleep quality in individuals with mild to moderate primary insomnia. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial with 66 adults, the extract enhanced key sleep parameters—reducing sleep onset latency, increasing sleep efficiency, and extending total sleep time—while also improving PSQI and VAS scores.… Read More
A new double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study published in Nutrients found that a chemically standardized Scutellaria lateriflora (400 mg/day) supplement significantly improved sleep quality in adults with mild to moderate primary insomnia. Over 56 days, participants showed marked improvements in PSQI scores, sleep onset latency, efficiency, and total sleep time without any reported side effects. Researchers… Read More