Review highlights cannabinoids’ therapeutic potential in gastrointestinal dysfunction
A new Polish review of how endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids affect gastrointestinal (GIT) functions underscores their therapeutic potential.
Archives for July 17, 2024
Evolution of dietary supplement science: More rigor and quality needed
Much more is now known about how dietary supplements act on the body, but evidence surrounding the associated health effects is still building, according to a recently published digest of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2023 Science in...
The neuroprotective potential of melatonin
From mitigating oxidative stress to protecting mitochondrial functions, melatonin can perform a variety of tasks to stymie brain aging.
Japanese citrus extract may exert prebiotic activity: Mouse data
An ethanolic extract from the peel of a Japanese citrus fruit may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota of lab mice fed a high fat diet and may lower the animals’ body weight, says a new study from Taiwan.
Industry responds to Zoe science-backed supplement launch
Gut health-focused tech firm Zoe has launched its first own brand whole-food supplement designed to be sprinkled on meals to provide a microbiome diversity boost, utilizing an (as yet) unpublished RCT to help market its benefits.
Bifidobacterium adolescentis SBT2786 improves sleep and mood – Japanese study
Bifidobacterium adolescentis (B adolescentis) SBT2786 improved sleep quality and mood of stressed Japanese adults in a randomised controlled trial.