My Personal Biomedical Research Feed – Ralph Turchiano, CEO Alchepharma
A study on physically active men revealed that a 7-day creatine monohydrate loading phase (20 g/day) enhanced subjective sleep quality, cognitive performance, and physical output, while reducing muscle soreness. However,…
The COSMOS study found that older adults taking daily cocoa extract reduced cardiovascular disease death by 27%. A new analysis revealed that cocoa extract lowered high-sensitivity C-reactive protein by 8.4%,…
A 2025 study published in Nutrients indicates that Rhodiola rosea may enhance game speed and recovery in professional basketball players. Over 28 days, 48 players showed improved sprint times and…
The TARGET-D trial presented at AHA 2025 explores how targeted Vitamin D dosing can potentially lower the incidence of recurrent heart attacks among Acute Coronary Syndrome patients. While overall cardiovascular…
A 2025 study in Science Advances reveals that NAD+ may combat Alzheimer's disease by correcting dysfunctional gene splicing errors linked to aging and AD. It regulates the EVA1C protein, crucial…
Ageratum conyzoides, or billygoat weed, shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for osteoarthritis symptoms in a recent 12-week, double-blind study involving 70 adults aged 45 and older. Participants…
A study in Nutrients with twenty healthy participants found that dark chocolate significantly enhanced anaerobic sprint performance. Compared to iso-caloric white chocolate, dark chocolate led to faster average sprint times,…
A systematic review in Nutrients evaluated folate supplementation for peripheral neuropathy, analyzing data from 12 studies with 3015 patients. Results indicated significant symptom relief, pain reduction, and improved neuropathy scores.…
A study published in Nutrients examined the protective effects of Lepidium meyenii Walpers (Maca) on radiation-induced salivary gland damage in mice. Mice treated with Maca extract showed reduced saliva secretion…
https://youtu.be/y11WbxpAnzI?si=JJFeQAtrhIi8Rafu A recent 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study explored the effects of the probiotic strain Weizmannia coagulans BC99 on symptoms of anxiety and depression. The trial involved 79 participants…
https://youtu.be/AI5aYVvJwEM?si=L5q5-EDD8nGGwNbW The present study demonstrates that green tea extract and ginger supplementation, individually and in combination, enhanced endurance performance, metabolic efficiency, and thermal perception in recreationally active males under normothermic…
A scientific review assessed evidence on apple cider vinegar (ACV) and weight loss, analyzing nine studies involving overweight adults and those with type 2 diabetes. Daily ACV intake, particularly two…
A study in the journal Nutrients assessed Cistanche deserticola (CD) supplementation on muscle strength and recovery. In an eight-week trial, untrained participants showed significant improvements in strength and recovery markers.…
Capsaicin, oral burn, spice, chili pepper, eating rate, food intake, energy intake, oral processing, satiation, satiety, ad libitum intake, beef chili, chicken tikka masala, eating behavior, weight management, food formulation,…
A crossover trial studied paprika xanthophylls (PX) in 21 healthy college students. Participants took 9 mg of PX daily for a month, showing significant physical endurance improvements, including lower heart…
https://youtu.be/DIvNWO4tbok?si=fyAIDrRsuRXbgQAE A recent study in the journal GeroScience investigated how age-related declines in cellular energy, specifically the molecule Guanosine triphosphate (GTP), affect waste clearance in brain cells. Using hippocampal neurons…
A study in Advanced Healthcare Materials reveals a new technique for regenerating tooth enamel using keratin-based films. These films self-assemble into scaffolds that promote the growth of apatite nanocrystals, repairing…
A study in Nature highlights a significant connection between lithium levels in the brain and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found lithium reduced in those with mild cognitive impairment and AD. Mouse…
A recent meta-analysis in Nutrients evaluated the effectiveness of seven nutritional supplements for knee osteoarthritis. Among 4,599 patients across 39 trials, Boswellia showed significant relief in pain, stiffness, and function…
A study in Frontiers in Psychology surveyed 1,082 participants, revealing that 40.2% felt food impacted sleep, with 24.7% reporting worsened sleep. Notably, lactose intolerance was linked to nightmares. Healthy eating…
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