Discovery of the Longevity Herb: Sideritis Scardica and Its Potential Health Benefits, Including Alzheimer’s Disease Sideritis scardica Griseb. (Lamiaceae), a perennial hairy shrub with yellow flowers blooming on the stem, known as the “longevity tea,” grows on rocky ground at high altitudes and has been used in traditional medicine in Eastern Europe since ancient times…
Ear Spray for Hygiene: Cerumen Removal and Prevention of Irritation and Inflammation – Class I Medical Device We recently registered in Jordan for a Class I medical device: an ear spray with a gas-free cannula, formulated with sodium chloride (NaCl) and boric acid. This product is specifically indicated for the hygiene of the ear cavities,…
Caralluma Fimbriata: an effective ally in the fight against obesity and metabolic syndrome Obesity is one of the main public health challenges of the 21st century. Caralluma fimbriata (CF) has been studied for its hypoglycemic, hypolipemic, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant properties, with significant results. This plant is traditionally consumed by ethnic populations in central India for…
Protective Effects of Polygonatum sibiricum Polysaccharides on Cognitive Function and Gut Microbiota in the Elderly: An Insight into Anti-Aging Mechanisms The aging population is a growing global issue, with the number of people aged 60 and over projected to increase to 1.4 billion by 2030. This process is associated with a weakening of physiological and…
Protective Effects of Red Paprika and Capsanthin against Obesogenic Sarcopenia: Evidence from In Vitro and In Vivo Studies Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and muscle function, characteristic of aging, inflammation, and cancer. When associated with obesity, it becomes obesogenic sarcopenia or obese sarcopenia, increasing morbidity and mortality compared to sarcopenia or obesity alone.…
MDR Transition Period Extension: FarmaImpresa Ensures Compliance for its Legacy Devices until 2028 The MDR (Medical Device Regulation), which came into force in May 2017 and has been applicable since May 2021, aims to create a robust and transparent regulatory framework for medical devices in Europe, ensuring safety and promoting innovation. However, because of concerns…
Alternative therapeutic approaches: The efficacy of medicinal plants in the treatment of further ulcerative disorders Ulcerative disorders represent a significant challenge to public health globally, involving the oral mucosa, large intestine, and stomach, with consequent negative impacts on patients’ quality of life. Conventional treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine…
Effective vaginal relief: medical device registered in Vietnam for women’s well-being GFI proudly announces that we have successfully registered a Class IIa medical device in Vietnam, formulated with natural ingredients. This device is a vaginal ovule composed of hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, Centella Asiatica, calendula, chamomile, and tea tree oil. Indicated to addressing a wide…
Supplements for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Overview of Benefits and Recommendations Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and related/predisposing conditions (insulin resistance, prediabetes, visceral obesity) have reached epidemic levels. In these metabolic conditions, various dietary supplements, lifestyle improvements, and pharmacological therapy where appropriate, can be beneficial. Among these are fibers, polyphenols, berberine, probiotics, phytosterols, chromium,…
Benefits of Soy for Blood Pressure: An In-depth Analysis Soy and its derivatives offer promising benefits for cardiovascular health, including blood pressure regulation. The isoflavones present in soy, known for their ability to improve vasodilation and inhibit key enzymes in blood pressure regulation, have garnered attention from researchers. A study conducted on postmenopausal women showed…