Wroclaw Medical University

This study tested whether a daily berry extract supplement (from aronia, honeyberry, and bilberry) could improve vision in 27 adults aged 50 and older with presbyopia (age-related difficulty seeing up close). Participants took the supplement or a placebo for 6 weeks, then switche…

This study looked at whether a low-level laser light (photobiomodulation) can speed up tooth movement in adults getting braces. Eighteen people with a specific bite problem had one side of their mouth treated with the light while the other side was not. The goal was to see if the…

This study looked at whether a 7-month low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet could help women with lipedema, a painful fat disorder that mainly affects the legs. 121 women with lipedema and overweight followed the diet to see if it reduced leg swelling, pain, and improved their quali…

This study looked at whether eating resistant starch (a type of fiber) or sodium butyrate (a gut bacteria byproduct) can change how the body controls heart rate and breathing. Fourteen healthy adults took each supplement for four weeks in a random order. Researchers measured gut …

This study looked at whether taking cornelian cherry powder for four weeks could improve heart and blood vessel function in healthy amateur long-distance runners over age 45. Eighteen runners took either the cherry supplement or a placebo, then switched after a break. Researchers…