How Smell Reveals Your Metabolic Health

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Traditional healers recognized that diseases could alter the odors released from the body, including breath, and wrote about using it to identify patients with certain illnesses. Turns out, they were onto something revolutionary that we’re only now beginning to decode with cutting-edge technology. Our bodies emit over 1,000 different volatile compounds that create unique odor…

Why Nutrition Security Matters More Than Ever for America

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There’s a critical difference between having enough food and having the right food. Food security refers to whether people have sufficient access to food. Nutrition security goes deeper, asking if people can consistently access foods that promote health and prevent disease. This isn’t just semantics. It’s fundamental to our nation’s future. The Hidden Crisis in…

GRAS & NDI – Recent Developments

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In the USA, there are there are few regulatory pathways for food / dietary supplement ingredients to market: NDI Pathway: If the ingredient is a new dietary ingredient intended for dietary supplements, with sufficient safety data and a need for confidentiality. GRAS Pathway: If the ingredient has published safety data and is intended for broad…

How stress works differently in men and women

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The stress affects both genders, the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing stress responses differ between men and women. Understanding these differences is  important for developing effective, gender-specific stress management strategies.  Biological responses: Men tend to have a more pronounced “fight-or-flight” response due to higher testosterone levels, leading to more aggressive or competitive reactions to…

Addressing Research & Funding Disparity in Women’s Health Research at Cepham

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In recent years, the conversation around health funding disparity has gained momentum, particularly concerning the underfunding of women’s health research. Despite the critical need for focused studies and innovation in this field, women’s health consistently receives less research funding and attention compared to men’s health. This article explores the historical backdrop, current state, and implications…

Ayurvedic Vitality – Ayurveda for Gym

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In Ayurvedic philosophy, vitality stems from something called “ojas” – the essence of optimal bodily function and life force. Think of ojas as the deep reserve of energy that keeps you resilient, similar to how a well-maintained battery holds a strong charge. This vital essence develops through proper digestion, rest, and lifestyle practices. The foundation…

Leveraging India’s Traditional Regenerative Agriculture – Global Leadership in the Rural Economy

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Traditional Indian agriculture developed over thousands of years, creating sophisticated systems that worked in harmony with nature. These practices were inherently regenerative, meaning they improved soil health, conserved water, and maintained biodiversity while producing food. Let’s understand how these traditional methods can be scaled to transform rural economies globally. The foundation of Indian regenerative agriculture…

Effect of stress on gut microbiome

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The available evidence suggests that stress can have significant impacts on the gut microbiome, leading to changes in the composition, diversity, and metabolic profile of the gut microbiome. These stress-induced alterations in the gut microbiome can have far-reaching consequences for the host, including the development of various physical and mental health disorders. The gut microbiome…

Biomarkers of Cognitive Decline 

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Biomarkers of cognitive decline are biological indicators that can predict or track changes in cognitive function over time. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Biomarkers Blood-Based Biomarkers Neuroimaging Biomarkers Other Biomarkers These biomarkers can be used individually or in combination to predict cognitive decline, particularly in the context of AD and MCI. They offer potential for early detection…

AI Drug Discovery vs Supplement Discovery: An Overview

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AI Drug Discovery vs Supplement Discovery: A Comprehensive Analysis The artificial intelligence revolution in molecular discovery has created two distinct ecosystems: pharmaceutical drug discovery and dietary supplement development. While both leverage sophisticated AI technologies, they operate under fundamentally different regulatory frameworks, timelines, and risk profiles that shape their technological approaches and commercial strategies. PHARMACEUTICAL AI…