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The study found that certain gut bacteria can produce serotonin, a chemical that helps regulate gut movement and communication between the gut and brain. Researchers found that two gut bacteria, Limosilactobacillus mucosae and Ligilactobacillus ruminis, can directly produce serotonin in the intestine by converting 5‑hydroxytryptophan into active serotonin. Experiments in germ-free mice lacking the serotonin-producing… Read More
In a 12-week randomized, double-blind trial, MT104 significantly improved verbal memory and global cognition (K-MoCA, SVLT) in patients with mild cognitive impairment versus placebo. The supplement was safe and well-tolerated, suggesting potential to delay Alzheimer’s progression via the microbiota–gut–brain axis. Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40583505/ Read More
Thymol and carvacrol, key terpenoids found in herbs such as thyme and oregano, have emerged as potent activators of cellular autophagy and mitophagy—mechanisms essential for maintaining metabolic balance and delaying aging. By transiently reducing mitochondrial membrane potential, these compounds trigger protective cellular cleanup processes that enhance mitochondrial quality control. In preclinical models, thymol supplementation prevented… Read More
The article provides an in-depth review of the pharmacological properties of the brown seaweed Undaria pinnatifida which is traditionally consumed in East Asia, this macroalga is recognized not only for its nutritional value but also for its potential in treating various health conditions. The current scientific evidence on the bioactive compounds found in U. pinnatifida,… Read More
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 180 participants with mild-to-moderate depression, researchers tested saffron (Crocus sativus), scutellaria (Scutellaria baicalensis), and their combination over six weeks. Both extracts individually improved mood, anxiety, and sleep quality, while the combined formula (SAFFR’UP®) showed a synergistic effect, yielding greater improvements in emotional well-being than either alone or placebo.… Read More