Apr 6, 2026Mental Health

Curcumin, Exercise, and Mood: The Synergy Claim Has a Gap

Aerobic exercise and bioavailable curcumin each have mood evidence, but no human trial has shown their combination beats exercise alone.

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Apr 5, 2026Nutrition

Curcumin vs. EVOO for Blood Sugar: What the Evidence Shows

Curcumin may modestly improve glycemic markers in dysglycemia, especially in enhanced formulations. EVOO shows no direct blood-sugar effect in RCTs.

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Mar 29, 2026Skincare

Pomegranate for Skin: Real Mechanisms, No Clinical Proof

Pomegranate skin care has credible cell research, but a 2026 review found no randomized trial showing better wrinkles, pigment, hydration, or UV response.

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Mar 29, 2026Nutrition

Pregnancy Polyphenols: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Can polyphenol-rich foods in pregnancy lower gestational diabetes risk? Evidence favors dietary patterns, not supplements or direct brain benefits for babies.

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Mar 29, 2026Sleep

Rosmarinic Acid + EGCG for Sleep: One Small RCT

Can rosmarinic acid and EGCG improve sleep? One small RCT found secondary score gains but missed primary endpoints. See what the evidence supports today.

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Mar 28, 2026Epigenetics

Can Lifestyle Changes Turn Back the Epigenetic Clock?

An 8-week lifestyle trial reported a 3.23-year epigenetic-age difference. Larger studies support modest, clock-specific effects instead.

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Mar 27, 2026Nutrition

Mediterranean Diet, Skin AGEs, and What SAF Can Tell You

Can a Mediterranean diet lower accumulated glycation in skin? Clinical trials and SAF studies offer clues, with major limits for healthy adults.

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Mar 27, 2026Nutrition

Antioxidants for Sarcopenia: Small Gains, Big Limits

Can green tea catechins or antioxidant combinations preserve muscle with age? The trials show small effects; training and protein still lead.

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Mar 26, 2026Nutrition

Herbal Tea for Blood Sugar: What RCTs Actually Show

A 2025 review finds non-green herbal teas may improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. Here's what the trials show—and what they cannot prove yet.

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Mar 26, 2026Nutrition

Why Pomegranate Supplements May Depend on Your Gut Microbes

A small double-blind trial cut triglycerides by about 23% in a subgroup. Gut metabotypes may explain why polyphenol supplements work unevenly.

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Mar 25, 2026Nutrition

Polyphenols and Memory: Why Anthocyanins Stand Out

Can blueberry anthocyanins support memory after 50? Meta-analyses find small, uneven effects—and cocoa supplements have failed key trials.

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Mar 23, 2026Nutrition

Polyphenols, Iron, and the Real Question About Chelates

Do polyphenols block iron? A 34-trial review says they do not deplete stores in most adults. Chelated iron's long-term safety remains uncertain.

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