Disease: chronic disease

Mycelium: A Nutrient-Dense Food To Help Address World Hunger, Promote Health, and Support a Regenerative Food System

Mycelium, the thread-like root structure of fungi, could help solve world hunger by providing nutritious, sustainable protein in just days. Unlike meat production which takes months to years, mycelium grows rapidly using minimal water and produces far less greenhouse gas. Early research suggests it may help lower cholesterol and improve blood sugar control while supporting a healthier planet.

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Nutrivigilance: the road less traveled

This paper discusses nutrivigilance, which is the monitoring of side effects from dietary supplements and health products. Unlike medicines, dietary supplements in the US don’t need approval before being sold to consumers. The paper explains what nutraceuticals are, how they’re classified, and the different ways the US and Europe try to keep track of harmful effects. The authors argue that better systems are needed, including more reporting from consumers and better communication between companies, regulators, and healthcare providers.

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Promoting rational herb-drug use through pharmacy-led advice and home visits in NCD patients

This study showed that when pharmacists visited NCD patients at home and provided education about the risks of combining herbal products with prescribed medications, patients significantly improved their knowledge and safe usage behaviors. The intervention successfully reduced the number of patients at risk of harmful herb-drug interactions from 37.5% to 25%. The findings suggest that simple home-based pharmacist counseling can be an effective way to help chronic disease patients safely use both herbs and medications together.

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