Recherches & Rapports

Recent research highlights that specific probiotic strains in yogurt may influence gut microbiota, affecting blood glucose, inflammation and heart health.

Il Dong Biosciences reported that its probiotic strain IDCC 1201 improved gut symptoms and quality of life in adults with functional bowel disorders, results published in Nutrients.

Sinetrol, a grapefruit‑orange‑guarana extract studied for body‑fat reduction, may interact with certain medications; pharmacists recommend checking before use.

Sinetrol, a blend of grapefruit, orange and guarana extracts, is used as a functional ingredient for body‑fat reduction, featuring naringin and hesperidin as key actives.

A joint Irish study shows dietary yeast β‑glucan can restore obesity‑impaired anti‑cancer immunity and sustain improvements after weight loss by reprogramming bone‑marrow immune cells.

NCIA presented autophagy‑focused brain health research and unveiled the pharmacy‑only supplement NeuroAP at a Daegu pharmacist fair, with KAIST professor Park Ok‑nam discussing autophagy’s role in neurodegeneration.

Dioni Healthcare presented its NQO1‑targeted NAD+/ATP dual‑promotion and senolytic‑based health functional foods at the 2026 Daegu Pharmacy Farm Fair, attracting pharmacist interest.

MetaCentra Therapeutics teams up with Samsung Health to provide users with an Advanced Glycation End‑Products (AGE) index and related health‑management content within the app.

A US study of 355,000 adults over 13 years found frequent coffee drinkers had better liver health indicators and reduced disease risk.

A Lancet study shows Chile's Food Labelling and Advertising Law lowers overweight and obesity risk among children by promoting healthier eating habits.

Ventoscity's coin-sized VENTOs wearable, attached to underwear, measures intestinal hydrogen gas to objectively assess probiotic and prebiotic efficacy, marking a shift to data-driven gut health management.