Cabinet Expert Scientifique et Réglementaire
Cabinet Expert Scientifique et Réglementaire
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is widely used for its beneficial effects on sleep and mood. This aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the available evidences on the effects of lemon balm on depression and anxiety. …
This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study examined the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 in40 subjects (20-40 years) with self-reported insomnia. They received the placebo or the probiotic for 30 days, and symptoms of depression, anxiety and sleep quality have been assessed. …
This open pilot registry study was conducted on 64 subjects with previous, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) or interstitial cystitis (IC) receiving standard management (SM, control), 150 mg/d Pycnogenol® (pine bark extract) or 400 mg/d cranberry extract for 60 days. …
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention study was conducted in 50 overweight Japanese subjects receiving either iodine-reduced Laminaria japonica boiled kelp powder (6 g/d = 3 g alginate/d) or placebo for 8 weeks. Results indicate that body fat percentage was significantly …
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 …