Blueberries: A Natural Remedy for Skin Health Early skin aging caused by environmental stressors such as air pollutants, ozone, and UV radiation is a growing concern. The human skin has a defense system against these external agents, but chronic exposure can overwhelm these mechanisms. Recent studies indicate that the topical application and dietary supplementation of…
Berberine in the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis Reveals Significant Benefits and Potential Therapeutic Applications Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) represents one of the major causes of disability and mortality worldwide. In response to this significant medical challenge, research has focused on the development of new therapeutic approaches, including the exploration of natural compounds.…
New Rules on the Use of Astaxanthin: What Changes with Regulation (EU) 2023/1581 The Commission’s Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1581, dated August 1, 2023, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Series L 194/4 on August 2, 2023. This regulation amends the previous Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 regarding the conditions of use…
Equisetum arvense L. and Palmitoylethanolamide as a Promising Nutraceutical Approach for Neuropathic Pain Introduction: Peripheral neuropathies are medical conditions characterized by damage and malfunction of the peripheral nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, loss of muscle tone, balance problems, and difficulty coordinating movements. In the case of injuries…
Curcuma Longa: Regulations and Safety of High Curcumin Extracts in Europe – Recent Developments and Prospects In recent months, concerns have arisen regarding the use of Curcuma extracts and their suitability for indications and prescriptions. The AME Drugs Commission (Association of Endocrinologist Physicians) has examined this issue and determined that the use of dietary supplements…
Effetti Combinati di Camomilla e Zafferano come Terapia Adiuvante per Pazienti con Alterazioni Metaboliche e Depressione Lieve o Moderata Introduction Depression is one of the most common psychiatric conditions worldwide, with a significant impact on patients’ mental health and well-being. Furthermore, the correlation between depression and metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia is…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Chamomile: A Natural Approach to Treatment Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age, with 10-15% of women developing it during their lifetime. The diagnostic criteria for PCOS, as outlined in the Rotterdam criteria, include menstrual irregularities (amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea) and clinical…
Dietary Supplements for the Treatment of Endometriosis: Evidence and Perspectives The pathogenesis of endometriosis involves the interplay of endocrine, immunologic, proinflammatory, and proangiogenic processes. There are new endometriosis theories on these issues-immune cells, adhesion molecules, extracellular matrix metalloproteinases, and pro-inflammatory cytokines activate/alter the peritoneal microenvironment, creating conditions for differentiation, adhesion, proliferation, and survival of ectopic…
Pomegranate against prolonged fatigue: a clinical study The word fatigue is derived from the Latin verb “fatigare,” meaning “to tire,” and can be defined as a state of extreme fatigue caused by physical or mental stress, resulting in a transient reduction in physical performance (also called physical fatigue) or mental performance (i.e., the individual’s ability…
Regulatory Update: New Rules on Labeling of Allergenic Substances in Cosmetics More than a decade after the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety issued its opinion, a new regulation has come into force that introduces substantial changes in the labeling of allergenic substances in cosmetic products. This regulation, EU No. 2023/1545, enacted on July 26, 2023,…