Why “when” we eat is becoming as important as “what” we eat Chrononutrition and Green Tea: Scientific Literature Analysis In this deep dive for the “Scientific Literature” column, we analyze the paper published in Food & Function regarding the effects of green tea extract (GTE) on postprandial glycemia. The study highlights how green tea polyphenols,…
When change is not an end, but a new management of balance Nigella sativa for menopause symptoms, natural support for female hormonal balance. Nigella sativa extract, rich in thymoquinone and phytoestrogens, helps improve estradiol levels and supports well-being during post-menopause. Benefits on vaginal health and the Vaginal Maturity Index (VMI), improving dryness, tissue elasticity, and…
From ancient remedies, a response that now speaks the language of science There are remedies that move quietly through the centuries. Then, at a certain point, they begin to make themselves heard by science. Abhal, botanically known as Juniperus communis, is one of those plants undergoing this transition. Used for centuries in Unani medicine for…
Phytotherapy, Astragali Radix, pharmacology, traditional medicine, drug design There are plants that never stop telling something new. Astragalus is one of them: an ancient root, deeply rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, that continues to surprise with its scientific relevance. It is not just a remedy of the past, but a bridge between medical cultures and…
The invisible dialogue that influences health and regeneration In recent years, scientific research has begun to look at the human body as a deeply interconnected system. Organs that for a long time were studied separately are now revealing themselves as parts of far more complex biological communication networks. Among these, one of the most interesting…
Beyond Ocular Pressure: Nourishing the Optic Nerve to Prevent Blindness Scientific Focus: Neuroprotection and Metabolism in Glaucoma Analysis of the paper by Tribble et al. (2025) published in Cell Reports Medicine. Keywords: glaucoma, neuroprotection, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, choline, homocysteine, one-carbon metabolism, retinal ganglion cells, 2025 eye research, James R. Tribble, Pete A.…
The anti-inflammatory action that starts from the barrier: what changes with FDN There comes a moment, when talking about the gut, when words stop being enough. “Bloating”, “irritation”, “inflammation”: useful labels, but too broad to guide a choice. That’s where research becomes truly interesting: when it takes a familiar ingredient and breaks it down until…
When diet and medication are not enough, science turns to nutraceuticals An evidence-based overview of bergamot extract (Citrus bergamia) as a nutraceutical strategy for lipid metabolism modulation, positioned between lifestyle intervention and pharmacological therapy. Cholesterol is not a substance to eliminate. It is a structural and essential component. It participates in the construction of cell…
When the problem is not age, but how much energy remains available Creatine and aging: energy for muscles and brain When the problem is not age, but how much energy remains available.Focus: creatine monohydrate, phosphocreatine, ATP, cellular energy efficiency, muscle performance in older adults, cognitive support, balance and fall risk, bone health, sarcopenia.Keywords: creatine and…
Metabolic syndrome, blood sugar, and cholesterol: what science says Metabolic syndrome doesn’t appear overnight. It builds up over time, often silently, through unbalanced eating habits, a sedentary lifestyle, and small warning signs that tend to be ignored. A growing waistline, blood glucose levels that are “slightly above normal,” cholesterol that no longer falls within range.…