Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1901 of 7 November 2019 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of citrinin in food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus has been published on 14 November 2019. It lowers …
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Oral hyaluronic acid reduces dry eyes symptoms
This randomized and controlled study aimed to examine the effects of hyaluronic acid on dry eyes. A total of 54 patients have been enrolled. All participants received topical hyaluronic acid. 30 patients received also oral hyaluronic acid (240 mg/day) for …
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Apple or pear for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease: results from a meta-analysis
Fruit intake is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Apple and pears, due to their flavonoids, fiber and antioxidants content, may be also associated to a reduce CVD risk. Therefore the authors of this meta-analysis compiled observational …
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Effects of arginine and inositol supplementation on cognition, mood states and mental performance in video players.
In this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study, the effects of a food supplement containing an inositol-enhanced arginine silicate on e-Sports performances was evaluated among 60 healthy men and women who spent 5 or more hours a week playing video games. Subjects …
Read moreA supplement containing collagen, acerola extract and vitamins improves hydration, elasticity, roughness and density of the skin.
This randomized, placebo-controlled, blind study evalauted among 72 healthy women, aged 35 years or older, the effects of 12 weeks of daily supplementation with a blend of 2.5 g of collagen peptides, acerola fruit extract, vitamin C, zinc, biotin, and …
Read moreBrexit: further extension until 31 January 2020
Following negotiations between the negotiators of the Union and of the United Kingdom during the months of September and October 2019, an agreement was reached on a revised text of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland included in the Withdrawal Agreement, …
Read moreEffects of a multi-ingredient food supplement on otitis media with effusion in children
This randomized, controlled study, evaluated the effects of an oral supplement composed with Sambucus nigra, Zinc, Tyndallized Lactobacillus acidophilus (H122), Arabinogalactans, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin C, on inflammation of the upper airway tract and the outcome of otitis …
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Efficacy and safety of a Platycodon grandiflorus ethanolic extract in overweight adults
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated among 108 overweight or obese Korean adults the effects of daily supplementation with 571 mg or 1142 mg or 2855 mg of Platycodon grandiflorus ethanolic root extract (PGE) or placebo during 12 weeks on …
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Effects of almond consumption on skin wrinkles
This single-blinded, randomized, controlled study have evaluated the effects of consumption of 20% of daily energy in either almond or a calorie-matched snack for 16 weeks among 28 healthy post-menopausal on wrinkle width and severity and transepidermal water loss and …
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A glucosylceramide extracted from pineapple reduces dry mouth
The purpose of this randomized, double-blinded and crossover study was to evaluate the effect of oral supplementation in glucosylceramide from pineapple on oral moisture and xerostomia symptoms. For this, 16 participants have been recruited. They received the active supplement or …
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