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Quercetin Explored: Potential Health Benefits, Medical Uses, Mechanisms

Quercetin, a potent flavonoid found abundantly in nature, stands at the forefront of promising therapeutic agents due to its extensive range of biological activities. However, its clinical application is significantly hampered by poor bioavailability and low solubility. Key Facts: Quercetin is celebrated for its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It faces bioavailability challenges due to …

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Synergistic Effect of Fish Oil & Choline Supplementation on Brain DHA & Memory (Mouse Study)

Recent research reveals that combining fish oil and choline supplementation may have synergistic effects in boosting levels of brain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and memory enhancement in middle-aged mice. Key Facts: Combining fish oil and choline increased DHA levels in the brain more than either supplement alone in mice. The combination upregulated expression of key fatty …

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Milk Fat Globule & Lactoferrin Infant Formula May Boost Intelligence (IQ)

Parents naturally want to do everything they can to optimize brain development in their children. The first years of life are a critical window when nutrition lays the foundation for lifelong brain health and abilities. A new study shows that an infant formula augmented with certain milk fats and an immune protein offers cognitive advantages …

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How Long Does It Take For Probiotics To Work?

Probiotics are classified as microorganisms that enhance health of the host when ingested.  The concept of probiotics was first introduced by Élie Metchnikoff (a Nobel laureate) who suggested that Bulgarian peasants exhibited longer life expectancies due to their regular consumption of yogurt – which contained health-enhancing microbes. Although these days there are many foods marketed …

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Cannabidiol (CBD) Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

CBD (Cannabidiol) is a phytocannabinoid with medicinal properties derived from the cannabis plant (i.e. marijuana).  Of all ~113 active phytocannabinoids, or plant-based chemical constituents within the cannabis plant, cannabidiol is most abundant and accounts for approximately 40% of the plant’s extract.  Unlike other phytocannabinoids that induce intoxicating effects (e.g. THC or tetrahydrocannabinol), cannabidiol is devoid …

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