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.…
Why the microbiota depends on what we cannot see Bacterial biofilm is a highly organized biological structure composed of microorganisms that live aggregated and adherent to a surface. What makes it particularly effective is the production of a protective extracellular matrix, mainly composed of polysaccharides, which envelops bacteria like a barrier. This matrix can represent…
A new clinical study on the effectiveness of Ayurvedic plants Mental stress today represents one of the main challenges for public health, with effects involving not only the psychological sphere but also the physical and metabolic one. Fast-paced lifestyles, heavy workloads, and sedentary habits contribute to a constant increase in perceived stress levels, often accompanied…
Neuropathic pain, inflammation and melatonin as supportive strategies Neuropathic pain represents one of the most challenging conditions to treat in clinical practice. It is caused by a lesion or dysfunction of the peripheral or central somatosensory system and manifests with persistent symptoms such as burning sensations, electric shocks, allodynia and hyperalgesia. These characteristics make neuropathic…
How dietary supplements support traditional therapies Nutraceuticals arise from the intersection of nutrition and pharmacology and include substances of food origin with biologically beneficial effects on health. In recent years, their use has expanded in the treatment of neuropathic pain, especially as a support to traditional pharmacological therapies. The main objective is to improve pain…
The Impact of Morus australis Leaves on Postprandial Arterial Stiffness In recent years, scientific attention toward the metabolic effects of carbohydrates has increased significantly, especially regarding their immediate impact on the cardiovascular system. After a meal rich in simple sugars, the body experiences a rapid rise in blood glucose, which in many individuals is accompanied…
Shatavari and Perimenopause: What the Clinical Study Reveals Perimenopause is a physiological transition that can last several years, marked by irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes. For many women, this phase represents a daily challenge. However, scientific research continues to identify new natural solutions, including Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), an Ayurvedic herb…