Cabinet Expert Scientifique et Réglementaire
Cabinet Expert Scientifique et Réglementaire
This study examined the effects of a new botanical combination in menopausal women. The product containing 100 mg of soy isoflavones, 50 mg of Aframomum melegueta seed extract and 100 mg of Punica granatum skin extract. The study was randomized, …
This randomized, controlled, open-label, single-center trial was conducted on 124 patients with COVID-19 receiving either 0, 400 or 800 mg/day EPP-AF® brazilian green propolis for 28 days. All participants received standard care including all necessary interventions, as determined by physician. …
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Physta® on the testosterone levels and quality of life in ageing male subjects (n = 105). Participants received either Physta® 100 mg, 200 mg or placebo daily …
This randomized, crossover trial aimed to investigate the effect of juçara (Euterpe edulis Mart.) fruit juice (JFJ) consumption on the inflammatory response to high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) in physically active subjects (n = 15). Participants were allocated to drink 250 …
EFSA has published on the 2 July 2021 a new scientific opinion on the safety of insects as novel foods. This opinion refers to frozen and dried formulations from migratory locust (Locusta migratoria). Three different formulations have been assessed: 1) …
EFSA has published a new scientific opinion on a health claim application related to a saffron extract (Affron®) and an increase in positive mood. Based on the data presented by the applicant (Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L., Spain), EFSA concluded that …
This double-blind, randomized and controlled trial aimed to determine the effects of curcumin administered with piperine (to optimize absorption) on symptoms of patients with COVID-19 in addition to conventional treatment. Subjects received curcumin (525 mg) with piperine (2.5 mg) in …
This 28-day randomized, double-blind and controlled trial aimed to determine whether virgin coconut oil (VCO) could be used as an adjunct prophylaxis to prevent the progression of symptoms among suspect or probable cases of COVID-19 (n = 63 adults) in …
This meta-analysis examined the effects of orange juice on cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of the authors was to assess the effects of orange juice on major cardiometabolic markers, including anthropometric indices, blood pressure, lipid profile, inflammation, and glycemic control …
After an EFSA opinion published in January 2021, a Commission Implementing Regulation (2021/882) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union to authorize the consumption of dried Tenebrio molitor larva. The authorization has been delivered to the …