Flavonoid-Based Intervention for Postpartum Mental Health: Benefits for Mothers in the First 6 Months During the postpartum period, parents face psychological challenges, leading to mood changes and associated mood disorders becoming increasingly common in the following 6 months. Dietary flavonoids have been found beneficial for mood, offering an attractive non-pharmacological option for potentially treating postpartum…
Ministry of Health: Adherence to PagoPA and Telematic Payments for Food Services The Ministry of Health, through Office IV with note 0049139-22/12/2023-DGISAN-MDS-P, has communicated its adherence to the national PagoPA platform for the telematic payment of fees related to services offered by the Department. This step has been taken in accordance with the Digital Administration…
Role of Blueberries in Neuronal Protection: New Perspectives on Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease Prevention Dementia is the loss of cognitive functions. Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the structural integrity of the brain and accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. While the causes of AD are…
Effects of L-glutamine supplementation on mucosal immunity, hormonal status, and well-being in combat-sport athletes: a randomized controlled trial The study discusses the effects of prolonged physical exertion on athletes, especially those in combat sports, who are exposed to high risks of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) due to a combination of intense training, rapid weight…
The intestinal microbiota and the risk of prediabetes: a critical analysis of relationships and therapeutic implications The term “microorganism” is often associated by the general population with any infectious agent, but recent microbiological studies suggest otherwise. Billions of years of evolutionary processes among microorganisms, enhanced by the theory of “survival of the fittest,” have led…
Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba: A Deep Dive into Nutraceuticals and Its Health Properties Nutraceuticals, an expanding sector, focus on producing dietary supplements and nutraceuticals derived from natural extracts known for their beneficial effects on the body. Among the most studied and appreciated ingredients is Ginkgo biloba, a plant used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine…
New Authorization of Use of Iron Hydroxide Adipate Tartrate in Food Supplements The evolution of European regulations in the field of food supplements has recently introduced significant changes regarding the use of Iron Hydroxide Adipate Tartrate. On January 17, 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/248, which amends Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC of…
Therapeutic Properties of Momordica Charantia: In-depth on Antidiabetic and Antitumor Effects Bitter melon is a plant with many beneficial compounds. It can help with diabetes and controlling blood sugar levels. This plant, from Asia, Africa, and Central Europe, is a climber in the Cucurbitaceae family. It has been studied both in vivo and in vitro.…
Rhodiola crenulata: Cognitive Benefits in Hypoxic Conditions – Clinical Study Exposure to hypoxia leads to cognitive function impairment, reducing pilots’ performance in multitasking operations. Rhodiola crenulata has demonstrated antioxidant properties in vitro and in vivo. However, its effect on hypoxia-induced cognitive impairment remains unclear. The aim of the study was to investigate the positive effects…
Amendments to the Terms of Use for Astaxanthin-Rich Oleoresin: Analysis of European Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2852 On December 21, 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2852, dated December 20, 2023, which corrects Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1581. The latter regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 regarding the conditions…