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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The New Zealand government is set to introduce a new standalone bill to regulate natural products, replacing outdated laws from the 1980s.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
A recent study published in Nutrition & Diabetes conducted a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effects of taurine supplementation on metabolic syndrome (MetS). MetS is characterized by abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and low HDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Taurine has been identified as… Read More
A recent clinical trial investigating the effects of vitamin D and probiotic co-supplementation on migraines yielded positive results among 72 participants aged 18 to 55 diagnosed with migraines. Those receiving vitamin D (50,000 IU biweekly) and probiotics (4.5 × 10¹¹ CFU daily) experienced a significant increase in serum vitamin D levels, averaging a rise of 12.86 ng/mL… Read More