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20/12/2023 News
Happy holidays from EPO
The EPO team wishes you happy holidays and a Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed from 23rd December to 7th January. All the requests received during this period will be processed as soon as we are back. In the meantime, you can contact us at epo@eposrl.com for any urgent request.
28/11/2023 Magazine
Nicotine residues in spices: EFSA has just completed the risk assessment
Nicotine is the main alkaloid in tobacco and its harmful effects on smokers, apart from addiction and habituation, are well known. However, not everyone knows that, in addition to tobacco, nicotine is also found naturally and in low concentrations in other plants of the Solanaceae family – such as the tomato, potato, aubergine and bell […]
24/10/2023 Magazine
Strengthening the body’s natural defenses and preparing for the cold season through proper nutrition and botanicals
Seasonal changes are periods of the year when our immune system is more vulnerable. There isn’t a single cause for coughs, flu, sore throats, and other autumnal illnesses, but a combination of factors to take into account. Cold weather and the decrease in natural daylight hours during the day, which promotes more sedentary behavior, while […]
26/09/2023 Magazine
Medicinal and aromatic plants: cultivation or wild collection?
According to an analysis by Fortune Business Insights, the global herbal medicine market will grow from USD 165.66 billion in 2022 to USD 347.50 billion by 2029. This is unprecedented growth, not least as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, when people turned to traditional medicine to defend themselves against the infection. However, from 2001 […]
28/08/2023 Magazine
Hyperpigmentation, dark spots on the skin and natural remedies
Hyperpigmentation is a skin imperfection consisting of dark spots of varying size, caused by an overproduction of melanin, the skin pigment also responsible for tanning. According to data from an Ipsos market research study, skin hyperpigmentation affects more than 54 percent of women between 20 and 60 years of age and, particularly on the face, […]
02/08/2023 News
Happy holidays from EPO
We are taking a break to recharge our batteries and come back more energetic than before. Our offices will be closed from 7th to 18th August. In the meantime, you can contact us at epo@eposrl.com for any urgent requests. We wish everyone a happy and relaxing holiday!
25/07/2023 Magazine
Plant extracts and sweating: an aid from nature for regulating a vital function
Sweating is a physiological mechanism through which our body emits a liquid produced by sweat glands in order to regulate body temperature and perform other functions, such as excreting ‘waste’ substances or non-verbal communication. However, while it is normal to sweat a little more than usual when it is hot, and it is normal to […]
26/06/2023 Magazine
Dyeing plants: a centuries-old tradition returning as a sustainable solution
Why has man, since prehistoric times, sought to surround himself with color? Where did he find the material in nature to meet a need so deep-rooted in his soul? The art of extracting colors from natural resources has roots that go back to the dawn of mankind, but with the advent of synthetic dyes – […]
24/05/2023 Magazine
Nickel in food: European Commission intends to set limits
In March, the European Commission launched a public consultation in order to receive comments in relation to a proposal aimed at introducing maximum levels of nickel in foodstuffs; at present, nickel is not regulated by Regulation (EC) 1881/2006, now replaced by Regulation (EU) 915/2023, which comes into force on 25/05/2023. As early as 2020, EFSA […]
15/05/2023 News
Plant extracts from Cistus incanus L. and Scutellaria lateriflora L.: their combination has antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties, preventing periodontal diseases
A new study published in the scientific journal Foods shows that the combination of Cistus incanus L. and Scutellaria lateriflora L. (PLANoràl®) has promising and useful effects for the treatment of gingivitis and for the eubiosis of the oral cavity. These plant extracts contain a very complex mix of polyphenols, stable after simulated in vitro […]