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Clinical trial disproves claims that antioxidant supplement boosts male fertility

A large Dutch randomized clinical trial (SUMMER) found that a widely marketed antioxidant supplement (Impryl) did not improve ongoing pregnancy rates in men seeking fertility care. Instead, pregnancy success was significantly lower in the critical 4–6 month treatment window, raising safety concerns.

28 Sep 2025

Can roselle help fight inflammation? New review suggests strong potential

A new review highlights the anti-inflammatory potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle), synthesizing evidence from 25 studies published between 2019 and 2024. Most findings are from preclinical models, but they point to promising roles in cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroprotective, and anticancer health.

28 Sep 2025

Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults

Research on daily walnut intake showed no significant effects on inflammatory markers or antioxidant capacity in middle-aged individuals with metabolic risks.

26 Sep 2025

Cruciferous vegetables beat root vegetables in stabilizing blood sugar

The VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth study reveals cruciferous vegetables improve glycemic control, emphasizing their importance in dietary strategies for health.

25 Sep 2025

Eating earlier in the day could help you lose more weight than later meals

Time-restricted eating impacts body composition and performance, with early eating linked to greater weight loss and late eating enhancing anaerobic power.

25 Sep 2025

How food choices and cooking methods drive brain inflammation and disease

Researchers reviewing evidence in NeuroSci show how dietary AGEs and their interaction with RAGE drive oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurodegeneration. They highlight how cooking methods and diet choices could lower AGE burden and protect brain health, while calling for rigorous clinical trials.

24 Sep 2025

New eyedrop raises hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions

A new eyedrop has shown early success in delivering protective compounds to where they're needed most in the eye, raising hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions.

22 Sep 2025

Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds

A new review in Biochemical Pharmacology synthesizes decades of research showing consistent links between regular coffee consumption and reduced risk of liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Coffee’s bioactive compounds act on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and metabolic pathways to slow liver damage progression.

21 Sep 2025

Study reveals how ozone exerts multi-organ effects by disturbing the lung-liver connection

Ozone pollution is rising worldwide, frequently exceeding safety thresholds in urban centers and industrial regions. Its health risks are well-documented: breathing ozone can worsen asthma, damage airways, and increase the risk of cardiovascular and neurological disorders.

17 Sep 2025

GLP-1 drugs found to protect against diabetic retinopathy

GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs protect against diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes that can lead to sight loss, suggests new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15-19 September) and published in the journal Pharmaceutics.

17 Sep 2025

CoQ10 shows promise in boosting female fertility by reviving aging eggs

Researchers reviewed evidence on Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and found it may enhance mitochondrial function, improve oocyte quality, and counteract age-related fertility decline. The review highlights promising results from clinical, preclinical, and in vitro studies but calls for larger trials to confirm safety, dosing, and effectiveness.

16 Sep 2025

Ketogenic diets may lower migraine frequency and medication use

This narrative review argues that the migraine brain is hypometabolic, with converging evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired glucose handling, neuroinflammation, microbiome shifts, and obesity-related pathways. It proposes ketogenic diets as a plausible preventive strategy that may reduce monthly migraine days and medication use, while emphasizing the need for larger, rigorous randomized trials and careful clinical oversight.

14 Sep 2025

Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk

Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest that healthy choices, such as increasing antioxidants and limiting exposure to smoke, may reduce the risk of this disease.

13 Sep 2025

Citrus flavonoid hesperidin lowers oxidative damage in cell experiments

Researchers tested hesperidin extracted from citrus peels and found it reduced inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers in cultured immune cells. The findings highlight hesperidin’s strong in vitro anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential, warranting further in vivo research.

11 Sep 2025

Green tea extract reduces weight and improves glucose control in obese mice

Green tea is an ancient beverage recognized for its medicinal and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its beneficial effects on metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

10 Sep 2025

Targeting telomere damage offers new path to boost cancer immunotherapy

Tumors are stressful places for cancer-fighting immune cells. Low oxygen, high acid levels, and other stressors put strain on mitochondria, the cell's energy factories, leading to T cell exhaustion and poor cancer outcomes.

10 Sep 2025

Healthier diets and diverse oral microbiomes lower frailty risk

This study links diet and oral microbiome diversity to frailty risk, emphasizing their potential in strategies for healthier aging and improved health outcomes.

10 Sep 2025

Experts review the evidence on coenzyme Q10 and cognitive decline

Researchers reviewed evidence on coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and cognition, finding strong biological support and positive results in animal models but mixed outcomes in human trials. Larger, high-quality studies are needed to clarify whether CoQ10 can protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Sep 2025

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

This Food Science & Nutrition review highlights mushrooms as nutrient-rich functional foods packed with bioactive compounds that support human health. It explores their therapeutic, industrial, and environmental applications, from disease prevention and drug discovery to bioremediation and bioenergy.

8 Sep 2025

Can cereal microgreens become the next sustainable superfood?

Rich in vitamins and minerals, cereal microgreens offer superior nutritional benefits over mature grains, supporting health and addressing dietary deficiencies.

5 Sep 2025

Antioxidant News and Research

Latest Antioxidant News and Research

Clinical trial disproves claims that antioxidant supplement boosts male fertility

Can roselle help fight inflammation? New review suggests strong potential

Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults

Cruciferous vegetables beat root vegetables in stabilizing blood sugar

Eating earlier in the day could help you lose more weight than later meals

How food choices and cooking methods drive brain inflammation and disease

New eyedrop raises hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions

Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds

Study reveals how ozone exerts multi-organ effects by disturbing the lung-liver connection

GLP-1 drugs found to protect against diabetic retinopathy

CoQ10 shows promise in boosting female fertility by reviving aging eggs

Ketogenic diets may lower migraine frequency and medication use

Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk

Citrus flavonoid hesperidin lowers oxidative damage in cell experiments

Green tea extract reduces weight and improves glucose control in obese mice

Targeting telomere damage offers new path to boost cancer immunotherapy

Healthier diets and diverse oral microbiomes lower frailty risk

Experts review the evidence on coenzyme Q10 and cognitive decline

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

Can cereal microgreens become the next sustainable superfood?

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