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29/11/2024 Magazine
Botanicals: which contribution to health and well-being?
Plant-based substances and preparations, known as botanicals, are gaining increasing consumer attention and trust as products that support physical and mental health and well-being. According to the World Health Organization, 80% of the global population relies on plants and traditional medicine for treatment. In Italy, Il Sole 24ORE reports that approximately 30 million adults have […]
24/10/2024 Magazine
Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH and MOSH) in food: the European regulatory framework
Mineral oil hydrocarbons are chemical compounds containing 10 to 50 carbon atoms, primarily derived from crude oil but also synthesized from coal, natural gas, and biomass. They are mainly used in the food industry as lubricants for machinery, release agents, technological aids, and food or feed additives. Still, they are also found in adhesives and […]
24/09/2024 Magazine
Polyphenols: the natural guardians of health
Polyphenols are natural organic compounds produced by many organisms, primarily plants, bacteria, fungi, and even animals. Their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make them particularly interesting for promoting overall well-being through nutrition. Fruits like grapes, apples, pears, cherries, or berries can contain up to 200-300 mg of polyphenols per 100 grams of fresh weight, and even […]
26/07/2024 Magazine
From Paris 2024 to ancient Olympia, the centuries-old link between plants, flowers and the Olympic Games
This summer an unexpected red will blossom in Paris. For the 2024 Olympics, a new flower has been created, the Olympic Games Dahlia, with vibrant red petals like the Olympic flame; this variety was created in the Parc Floral de Paris laboratories to embody the Olympic passion and the emotional link between the Olympic Games […]
27/06/2024 Magazine
From EFSA new restrictions on botanicals containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives
Hydroxyanthracene derivatives (or anthraquinones) are a class of molecules found in various plant species used for health purposes, particularly aloe, rhubarb, senna, cascara, and buckthorn, as well as in common vegetables, such as peas, beans, lettuce, and cabbage. In traditional medicine, anthraquinone plants have a long use to treat constipation. However, since 2018, an opinion […]
28/05/2024 Magazine
From Griffonia simplicifolia, an aid to control mood and appetite
In spring, many people experience mood swings and sleep disturbances: the sudden increase in daylight and temperatures has an impact on the sleep-wake cycle; it is also the season when the consequences of a heavier diet and sedentary lifestyle typical of the cold season become evident. Let’s discover together a tropical plant that can help […]
29/04/2024 Magazine
An aid against periodontal diseases by PLANoràl®
Periodontal diseases are among the 6 most common non-communicable diseases worldwide. In particular, gingivitis, a mild inflammation of the gums, which, if left untreated, may progress to more serious periodontitis, according to a survey conducted by the GfK research institute and sponsored by GSK Consumer Healthcare, affects approximately 23 million Italians. Symptoms and causes of […]
26/03/2024 Magazine
Scientific naming of plants: origin and importance
Formal botanical names are used as the “lingua franca” for a unique identification of plants worldwide. Essentially, it is their scientific designation, established after the taxonomic classification process. It enables the identification of a plant irrespective of vernacular names, which vary from one language to another or even from one region to another within the […]
27/02/2024 Magazine
An aid against stress from the extract of Scutellaria lateriflora L.
Fatigue, mood swings, headaches, insomnia, weight changes and other common symptoms of stress are affecting more and more people around the world: according to a study by Assosalute before the pandemic, 85% of Italians had stress-related disorders; on the other hand, the WHO (World Health Organization) has estimated anxiety-related disorders to be the most common […]
30/01/2024 Magazine
Adaptogen plants: a help for psychophysical homeostasis
The cold weather and reduced daylight typical of winter are external stress factors that act on our bodies. Internal imbalances such as disorders in diet and sleeping, anxiety and fatigue can also play a similar role. Such conditions can disrupt the self-regulation capacity of our body, which naturally tends to a state of stability. When […]