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In a 16-week RCT, combining HIIT exercise with vitamin D (800 IU/day) significantly improved bone mineral density and bone markers in women with osteoporosis more than either intervention alone. Best results seen in hip and spine BMD. Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40259289/ Read More
One of the key challenges in commercializing Akkermansia muciniphila as a next-generation probiotic is its extreme sensitivity to oxygen, moisture, and temperature, which significantly compromises viability during processing and shelf life. Microencapsulation technology addresses this by forming a protective barrier around the bacteria, limiting oxygen exposure, reducing moisture ingress, and enhancing thermal stability during manufacturing… Read More
Aging often disrupts the gut microbiome, but does a daily probiotic help? In a 24-week study of 98 healthy adults aged 75+, researchers tested HOWARU® Restore (a multi-strain probiotic with 10^10 CFU) against a placebo. Participants reported less flatulence and GI discomfort in the probiotic group. Gut bacteria stayed remarkably stable core species from families… Read More
Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are low-molecular-weight, water-soluble secondary metabolites that provide cellular photoprotection by strongly absorbing UV radiation (310–360 nm) through their cyclohexenone/cyclohexenimine chromophore, thereby preventing UV-induced DNA damage and photooxidative stress. Mechanistically, MAAs dissipate absorbed UV energy as harmless heat and act as potent antioxidants by scavenging reactive oxygen species, stabilizing cellular macromolecules, and… Read More
Pyromeconic acid enriched water extract of Erigeron annuus has been evaluated for its potential as a topical cosmetic ingredient targeting itch relief and skin inflammation. Using human mast cells (HMC-1) and keratinocytes (HaCaT), the extract and its key active compound pyromeconic acid significantly reduced histamine release, a primary trigger of itching, and suppressed pro-inflammatory cytokines… Read More