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EpiCor shows โvery noteworthyโ immune health benefits for children: RCT
Writing in Pediatric Researchโ, a Natureโ journal, the scientists reported that 12 weeks of supplementation was also associated with a reduced severity of sore throat and muscle aches or pains. โThis is the first clinical study in a pediatric population demonstrating efficacy of a postbiotic delivered in a gummy format. Nutraceuticals in a gummy format…
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Phytaphix launches botanical blend to manage MS symptoms
Conor Kerley, PhD, nutrition researcher and company founder, introduced his polyphenol-packed plant brand in 2020โ after delving into botanical research as a means to try to manage his symptoms of MS –ย an autoimmune condition impacting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The brandโs most recent product Neuro Phix entered the market this month…
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Pyrroloquinoline quinone may demonstrate anti-viral activities in vitro, study finds
The ‘American Chemistry Society’ย โpublished research, funded by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., found that MGCPQQ-treated viral loads were less infectious than cell loads that were not treated. โMGC has published dozens of existing studies on the ingredientโs many benefits, including mitochondrial health and cognitive function,โ explained Atsushi Sugimoto, assistant manager for the firm. โAlthough mitochondrial health…
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Review emphasises immune health nutrition education gap
โTaking better care of our own health at every stage of life is vital not only to help prevent disease and improve health outcomes, but also to relieve the enormous pressure on health and social care systems,โ the global team of researchers wrote in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.ย โ Lead author Prof Philip…
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Review spotlights key plant compounds with anti-viral potential
The bioactive plant-derived epi-nutraceuticals reported in the review include apigenin, curcumin, quercetin, berberine,โ resveratrol, genistein and sulforaphane. Some compounds are observed to have a broad-spectrum anti-viral activity, inhibiting both RNA and DNA viruses, with curcumin and glycyrrhizin acid are observed to be the most effective. The โNutrientsโ published report emphasises: โEpigenetic therapies might be used…