Literature

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Probiotics:

Mills, S., Yang, B., Smith, G.J., Stanton, C., & Ross, R.P. (2023). Efficacy of Bifidobacterium longum alone or in multi-strain probiotic formulations during early life and beyond. Gut Microbes , 15 (1), 2186098. ( link )

Rayyan, Y.M., Agraib, L.M., Alkhatib, B., Yamani, MI, Abu-Sneineh, AT, & Tayyem, RF (2023). Does probiotic supplementation improve quality of life in mild-to-moderately active ulcerative colitis patients in Jordan? A secondary outcome of the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. European Journal of Nutrition , 62 (7), 3069-3077. ( link )

Gao, H., Li, X., Chen, X., Hai, D., Wei, C., Zhang, L., & Li, P. (2022). The functional roles of Lactobacillus acidophilus in different physiological and pathological processes. Journal of microbiology and biotechnology , 32 (10), 1226. ( link )

Inulin:

TM Barber, S. Kabisch, AEH Pfeiffer and MO Weickert, The Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber, Nutrients, 2020, 12, 3209. ( link )

Qin, YQ, Wang, LY, Yang, XY, Xu, YJ, Fan, G., Fan, YG, ... & Li, X. (2023). Inulin: Properties and health benefits. Food & function , 14 (7), 2948-2968. ( link )

Green tea:

Żuchnik, O., Szydłowska, J., Gładysz, K., Kwiatkowski, P., Szydłowski, M., Kłos, A., Kuczyńska, B., Gieroba, K., Czelej, M., & Król, O. (2022). Consumption of green tea - potential health benefits. Journal of Education, Health and Sport , 13 (1), 229–234. ( link )

Reygaert, W. (2017). An Update on the Health Benefits of Green Tea. Beverages (Basel) , 3 (4), 6-. ( link )

Guarana:

Yonekura, L., Martins, CA, Sampaio, GR, Monteiro, MP, César, LAM, Mioto, BM, Mori, CS, Mendes, TMN, Ribeiro, ML, Arçari, DP, & Torres, EAF da S. (2016 ). Bioavailability of catechins from guarana (Paullinia cupana) and its effect on antioxidant enzymes and other oxidative stress markers in healthy human subjects. Food & Function , 7 (7), 2970–2978. ( link )

Silva, MP, Martelli-Tosi, M., Massarioli, AP, Melo, PS, Alencar, SM, & Favaro-Trindade, CS (2022). Co-encapsulation of guarana extracts and probiotics increases probiotic survivability and simultaneously delivers bioactive compounds in simulated gastrointestinal fluids. Food Science & Technology , 161 , 113351-. ( link )

Maca

Bower-Cargill, C., Yarandi, N., & Petróczi, A. (2022). A systematic review of the versatile effects of the Peruvian Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii) on sexual dysfunction, menopause symptoms and related conditions. Phytomedicine Plus , 2 (4), 100326. ( link )

Ulloa del Carpio, N., Alvarado-Corella, D., Quiñones-Laveriano, DM, Araya-Sibaja, A., Vega-Baudrit, J., Monagas-Juan, M., ... & Villar-López, M. (2024). Exploring the chemical and pharmacological variability of Lepidium meyenii: a comprehensive review of the effects of maca. Frontiers in Pharmacology , 15 , 1360422. ( link )

Gonzales, G. F. (2012). Ethnobiology and Ethnopharmacology of lepidium meyenii (maca), a plant from the Peruvian highlands. Evid. Based Complement. Altern. Med. 2012, 193496. doi:10.1155/2012/193496. ( link )

Cordyceps

Ontawong, A., Pengnet, S., Thim-Uam, A., Munkong, N., Narkprasom, N., Narkprasom, K., ... & Amornlerdpison, D. (2024). A randomized controlled clinical trial examining the effects of Cordyceps militaris beverage on the immune response in healthy adults. Scientific Reports , 14 (1), 7994. ( link )

Daba, G. (2020). The endless nutritional and pharmaceutical benefits of the Himalayan gold, Cordyceps; Current knowledge and prospective potentials. Asian Journal of Natural Product Biochemistry , 18 (2). ( link )

Thongsawang, S., Krataithong, T., ChorCharoenying, S., Norchai, P., & Nokkaew, N. (2021). Applying Cordyceps sinensis to Boost Endurance Performance in Long-Distance Runners. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online , 24 (3), 1-13. ( link )

Ginger :

Shahrajabian, M.H., Sun, W., & Cheng, Q. (2019). Clinical aspects and health benefits of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in both traditional Chinese medicine and modern industry. Acta agriculturee scandinavica, section b—Soil & Plant Science , 69 (6), 546-556. ( link )

Mashhadi, N.S., Ghiasvand, R., Askari, G., Hariri, M., Darvishi, L., & Mofid, M.R. (2013). Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of ginger in health and physical activity: review of current evidence. International journal of preventive medicine , 4 (Suppl 1), S36. ( link )

Wang, J., Chen, Y., Hu, X., Feng, F., Cai, L., & Chen, F. (2020). Assessing the effects of ginger extract on polyphenol profiles and the subsequent impact on the fecal microbiota by simulating digestion and fermentation in vitro. Nutrients , 12 (10), 3194. ( link )

Ginseng :

Wee, J.J., & Chung, A.S. (2012). Biological activities of ginseng and its application to human health. ( link )

Licorice :

Xiaoying, W., Han, Z., & Yu, W. (2017). Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): ethnobotany and health benefits. In Sustained energy for human enhanced functions and activity (pp. 231-250). Academic Press. ( link )

Kao, T.C., Wu, C.H., & Yen, G.C. (2014). Bioactivity and potential health benefits of liquorice. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry , 62 (3), 542-553. ( link )

Rostamizadeh, P., Asl, SMKH, Far, ZG, Ahmadijoo, P., Mahmudiono, T., Bokov, DO, Alsaikhan, F., Jannat, B., & Mazloom, Z. (2022). Effects of licorice root supplementation on liver enzymes, hepatic steatosis, metabolic and oxidative stress parameters in women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized double-blind clinical trial. Phytotherapy Research , 36 (10), 3949–3956. ( link )

RECHARGE

Magnesium :

Baca-Ibáñez, SY, Ríos-Paico, PE, & Rojas-Naccha, JC (2015). Importance of magnesium in the human diet. Agroindustrial Science , 5 (2), 177-189. (link )

Al Alawi, A.M., Majoni, S.W., & Falhammar, H. (2018). Magnesium and human health: perspectives and research directions. International journal of endocrinology , 2018 . ( link )

Zinc:

Chasapis, CT, Ntoupa, P.-SA, Spiliopoulou, CA, & Stefanidou, ME (2020). Recent aspects of the effects of zinc on human health. Archives of Toxicology , 94 (5), 1443–1460. ( link )

Maywald, M., & Rink, L. (2022). Zinc in Human Health and Infectious Diseases. Biomolecules (Basel, Switzerland) , 12 (12), 1748-. ( link )

Ashwagandha :

Ross, S. (2023). Ashwagandha. Holistic Nursing Practice, 37 (5), 298-300. ( link )

Collagen :

Hexsel, D., Zague, V., Schunck, M., Siega, C., Camozzato, FO, & Oesser, S. (2017). Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails. Journal of cosmetic dermatology , 16 (4), 520-526. ( link )

García Gordillo, D. (2022). Benefits of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation in the prevention and treatment of osteoarticular processes. ( link )

GABA:

Ngo, D.-H., & Vo, T.S. (2019). An Updated Review on Pharmaceutical Properties of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) , 24 (15), 2678-. ( link )

Winsky‐Sommerer, R. (2009). Role of GABA A receptors in the physiology and pharmacology of sleep. The European Journal of Neuroscience , 29 (9), 1779–1794. ( link )

Glycine :

Morales, S.M., Chacón, A., Mostue, M., & Prin, J. (2023). Chemical analysis of collagen in tuna tail skin (Thunnus atlanticus) in acidic medium. ESPAMCIENCIA Journal , 14 (1), 47 -55. ( link )

Kawai N, Sakai N, Okuro M, et al. The sleep-promoting and hypothermic effects of glycine are mediated by NMDA receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2015;40(6):1405-16. ( link )

Hyaluronic Acid:

Salwowska, NM, Bebenek, KA, Żądło, DA, & Wcisło‐Dziadecka, DL (2016). Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review. Journal of cosmetic dermatology , 15 (4), 520-526. ( link )

Göllner, I., Voss, W., von Hehn, U., & Kammerer, S. (2017). Ingestion of an oral hyaluronan solution improves skin hydration, wrinkle reduction, elasticity, and skin roughness: Results of a clinical study. Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine , 22 (4), 816-823. ( link )

Black pepper:

Dludla, PV, Cirilli, I., Marcheggiani, F., Silvestri, S., Orlando, P., Muvhulawa, N., ... & Tiano, L. (2023). Bioactive Properties, Bioavailability Profiles, and Clinical Evidence of the Potential Benefits of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) and Red Pepper (Capsicum annum) against Diverse Metabolic Complications. Molecules , 28 (18), 6569. ( link )

Melatonin :

Xu Kun, Hu Cai Hong & Perumal Subramanian (2019) Melatonin and sleep, Biological Rhythm Research, 50:3, 490-493. ( link )