Ginger studied to relieve functional dyspepsia
A study in Food & function published in 2015 evaluated a steamed ginger extract for 12 weeks in 80 adults with mild to moderate functional dyspepsia. It was a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. People who took the extract had a clear reduction in digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, […]
Hericium erinaceus for mental clarity and mood enhancement
A study in Frontiers in nutrition 2025 reviewed 26 papers on the mushroom Hericium erinaceus or lion’s mane in humans. It included clinical trials, pilot studies and case studies, and looked at its effect on memory, mood, gut microbiota and safety. The results point to a slight but consistent improvement in cognitive functions […].
Collagen for meniscus and daily mobility
A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial, published in 2024 in the study in BMC musculoskeletal disorders , looked at 32 people aged 35 to 65 years with mild or moderate meniscopathy. After eight weeks of supplementation with collagen types I, II and III, along with other joint components, participants showed less pain […].
