Rct

Study: Multi-strain synbiotic may reduce symptoms of a bowel disorder

29-Nov-2022 By Olivia Brown

Patients administered with a daily synbiotic supplement showed marked reductions in the indicators of Functional Diarrhoea (FDr), in a recently published RCT.

Bio-Cat launches RCT to examine enzyme mix on digestive health markers

08-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Virginia-based Bio-Cat, Inc. is sponsoring a clinical trial at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to investigate the efficacy of a digestive enzyme blend designed to improve protein digestion and gastrointestinal tolerance.

Multi-component supplement may ease negative impacts of stress: RCT

01-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of magnesium with vitamins B6, B9, and B12 plus extracts from rhodiola and green tea may promote a relaxed state and reduce stress perception, says a new study from Europe.

EPA-rich fish oil boosts cognitive performance for healthy, young adults: RCT

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil supplements enriched with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), but not DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), may boost accuracy and speed of cognitive function, compared to placebo, says a new RCT from Europe.

Covid-19 RCT: Honey and black cumin seed help speed up recovery in Covid-19 patients

25-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

A randomised-controlled trial that is awaiting peer review suggests that Covid-19 patients who received a combination of honey and Nigella sativa recovered more quickly than those given a placebo.

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More validation, standardisation, and mechanism of action studies needed to address gaps in probiotics research

07-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

There is a need for more validated, standardised, randomised control trials (RCT) studying the mechanism of action in probiotics research.

Synbiotics may have dose-dependent effect against IBS symptoms: South Korean RCT

08-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Synbiotics can alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), depending on the dosage administered, according to a South Korean RCT.

How do you test a nootropic supplement for efficacy? Analytical labs weigh in

16-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

There has been an increased demand for testing nootropic dietary supplements, according to several analytical labs. How can companies substantiate claims around cognitive benefits?

A look at brain waves after pre-workout supplement ingestion suggests it may increase alertness

14-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

A supplement with an ingredient combo including L-theanine, beta-alanine, and theacrine may help users increase brain alertness, researchers concluded after a placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Aged garlic extract supplementation may benefit health of adults with obesity

09-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Obese adults supplemented with aged garlic extract for six weeks had decreased inflammatory markers compared to the start of the study.