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Glucosamine is a natural compound produced within the body from glucose and an amine molecule. It functions as an essential building block for our cartilage, tendons, and ligaments—acting as the structural scaffolding that keeps our joints healthy. Luckily, our bodies are designed to manufacture their own supply of this "sugary amine" to maintain and repair connective tissue. However, as we age, our ability to produce sufficient levels of glucosamine begins to decline. Without enough glucosamine, your cartilage can lose its gel-like quality and stop acting as an effective shock absorber. Over time, this often leads to joint wear and tear...

Most adults don’t realise alcohol raises cancer risk, and drinkers themselves are the least aware. Scientists say targeting these misbeliefs could significantly reduce alcohol-related cancer deaths. New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that public understanding of the connection between alcohol and cancer remains surprisingly low in the United States. Despite decades of scientific evidence, more than half of American adults (52.9%) were unaware that alcohol affects cancer risk. The findings, published in JAMA Oncology, reveal that only 37.1% of adults recognised that drinking alcohol raises cancer risk, while 1% believed it actually lowers it....

Your fruit and veggie choices may be leaving more than vitamins in your system—they could also be raising pesticide levels. A sweeping new study reveals that what’s on your plate may directly shape the pesticides circulating in your body. Researchers found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables known to carry higher pesticide residues—such as strawberries, spinach, and bell peppers—also have significantly higher levels of those chemicals in their urine. While produce remains a cornerstone of a healthy diet, the findings highlight how everyday food choices can drive real-world exposure to substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental...

Like many other dietary supplements, herbal supplements (HSs) continue to receive enormous attention from competitive and recreational athletes. The hope of enhanced performance coupled with the mistaken belief that plant-derived substances offer an additional layer of safety, helps to inflate the appeal and popularity of these products. Athletes and Dietitians who work with athletic populations are constantly fielding queries and have the difficult yet crucial task of educating on the actual science. HSs are derived from herbal products extracted from various plant and fungus-based sources, including seeds, roots, leaves, bark, berries, flowers, and mushrooms. Adaptogenic herbs are a subcategory which...