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Rutin and hesperidin for blood vessels, varicose veins, and immunity. Check which claims are supported by research and which are repeated stories about vitamin P.

L-glutamine for the intestines and recovery after training: what studies in humans have really shown, where evidence is lacking, and who should be cautious.

Black seed oil: what has really been measured in humans, and what only in test tubes and mice. Studies on rhinitis and asthma and interactions with medications.

PEA (palmitoylethanolamide): how it works through the PPAR-alpha receptor, what meta-analyses have shown in chronic pain, and what is still unknown about its safety.

Thyme has a traditional product status in EMA, not an herb of well-established use. We check which studies concern the herb itself and which concern mixtures.

How much CBD remains in the dough after baking, how to calculate the nominal content in a serving, why fat changes absorption, and what EFSA says about safe doses today.

CBD titration without a ready dosing scheme: how long to wait between changes, what to observe, how to convert drops, and what EFSA says about safe dosing.

Tongkat ali in human studies: how many participants there were, how long the supplementation lasted, and what was actually measured. No dosage recommendations for the reader.

Mucuna pruriens contains levodopa and from April 4, 2024, it is prohibited to use it in dietary supplements in Poland. What studies have shown and what are the real interactions.

Aronia or elderberry for immunity? A comparison of composition, mechanisms, and strength of evidence, with numbers read from the source and a correction of a popular unit error.