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08/09/2025

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Regenerlife UniqueRelief IBS Butyric Acid provides an easily absorbed form of this short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)
to help relieve abdominal pain and discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Butyric acid
is naturally produced in the gut by beneficial bacteria during the fermentation of dietary fibre. It serves
as a primary energy source for intestinal cells within the gut lining. Maintaining the integrity of this lining plays
a key role in overall gut health and microbiome balance. Sodium butyrate is considered the preferred form
of butyric acid for supplementation. This is because it has greater bioavailability and is easier for the body
to absorb and transport to the colon, where it exerts its beneficial effects.
UniqueRelief is part of the Regenerlife healthy-aging line of supplements. Each packet contains four softgels,
providing a total dose of 1000 mg of butyric acid. It is non-GMO, gluten-free, and a fantastic supplement for aging
adults with IBS.

How it works

Epithelial cells in the large intestine (colon) primarily rely on SCFAs, especially butyric acid, as their main energy
source. Once absorbed into the epithelial cells, butyric acid is taken up by the mitochondria, where it is converted
into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This ATP fuels essential cellular functions, such as the absorption of water,
electrolytes, and nutrients, while also helping to maintain the integrity of the gut barrier (Hodgkinson et al., 2023).
Butyric acid also supports colon health by regulating blood flow to the intestinal lining, intestinal motility, and
pH levels (Facchin et al., 2020). It helps protect the gut lining from damage and promotes healing by regulating
genes involved in cell renewal. Butyric acid strengthens the gut barrier by enhancing tight junction proteins, which
seal gaps between cells. Additionally, it stimulates mucus production, creating a protective layer that prevents
harmful substances from entering the bloodstream (Hodgkinson et al., 2023).
Butyric acid enhances oxygen utilization in gut cells, creating a low-oxygen environment that supports gut health
and promotes a more balanced gut microbiome. It also upregulates the synthesis of antimicrobial proteins that
help protect against pathogens (Hodgkinson et al., 2023).
Butyric acid interacts with receptors on colon and immune system cells, triggering changes in the levels of certain
immune signals (cytokines) and activating anti-inflammatory signalling pathways (Hodgkinson et al., 2023).

05/09/2025

New Flyer Alert🚨🚨🚨
Check out a Few highlights from our new September Flyer or come on down to say hi and pick up a copy!!!

Don't forget to check out our post as Regenerlife UniqueRelief IBS Butyric Acid will be the feature.

Award-winning skincare for award-worthy skin! Refresh your routine staples with Koope’s super-clean cleansers and moisturizers. Featuring European formulas, keeping out 1600+ harmful ingredients banned in Europe.

Caption: The ultimate superfood snack is here! Each bar contains 17g of easy-to-digest 100% plant-based protein and is packed with green superfoods including wheat and barley grass juice, spirulina, and broccoli sprouts.

Caption: Meet Regenerlife UniqueRelief IBS Butyric Acid, a short-chain fatty acid supplement that can help provide relief for IBS symptoms.

01/09/2025

Help for Crohn’s & Colitis Could Be A Beverage Away.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an umbrella term for chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn’s and colitis. These conditions are on the rise, especially among children. Help cold come from a simple fruit juice.

This double-blind study included 16 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that was in remission but who were at high risk of relapse. It gave them either 125mg of 100% pomegranate juice or placebo for 12 weeks.

The primary measure in the study was levels of f***l calprotectin. Calprotectin is a marker of mucosal inflammation. People with IBD who are in remission but have elevated calprotectin are at higher risk of relapse.

This study found that the people drinking pomegranate juice saw their calprotectin decrease significantly by about 2.4 fold while there was no significant change in the placebo group.

This study suggests that drinking pomegranate juice improves maintenance of remission in people with IBD who are at high risk of relapse.

Ellagitannins, the powerful polyphenol flavonoid found abundantly in pomegranate, was responsible for the juice’s benefit. Ellagitannins are also found in berries and nuts.

Mol Nutr Food Res. 2025 Apr 21;69(15):e70067.

30/08/2025

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29/08/2025

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25/08/2025

Can Simple Cinnamon Reduce Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death globally. Around 20.5 million people a year die from it. So, preventing it by cutting its risk factors off at the pass is crucial. Simple cinnamon may do just that.
There are several risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including obesity, cholesterol problems, high blood pressure and diabetes. This large and carefully designed systematic review and meta-analysis found that cinnamon can help with all of them.
49 studies that included 3,038 people were included in the study. Meta-analysis revealed that, though cinnamon does not help with weight loss, it does significantly reduce waist circumference, which is vital because losing abdominal fat is the most important weight loss for preventing heart disease, diabetes, cancer and for living longer.
Importantly, cinnamon significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, significantly reduced total cholesterol, the bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while significantly increasing heart healthy HDL cholesterol.
Cinnamon also significantly improved fasting glucose, after eating glucose and fasting insulin. It significantly improved insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and HbA1c, the most important marker of long term blood sugar and diabetes control.
Cinnamon may be most effective when used for 8 weeks or longer in larger doses of 2000-6000 mg a day.
The researchers conclude that “This systematic review and meta-analysis provides robust evidence supporting the effectiveness of cinnamon supplementation in ameliorating various risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.”
They add that “Given its favorable safety profile and accessibility, healthcare practitioners may consider incorporating cinnamon supplementation into dietary recommendations for individuals at risk of cardiovascular diseases.”
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J Health Popul Nutr. 2025 Jul 3;44:233.

18/08/2025

Diet Against Crohn’s Disease

Not eating enough fruits, vegetables and fiber is associated with a greater risk of developing Crohn’s disease. So, what happens when you eat more?

This study analyzed the diets of 341,519 people who did not have inflammatory bowel disease at the start of the study and followed them for an average of 13.4 years. All of them were from Europe.

Compared to people who ate the least combined fruits, vegetables, legumes and potatoes, people who ate the most had a 56% lower risk of developing Crohn’s disease.

When the foods were broken down, a list of especially beneficially ones emerged. Those who ate the most apples, pears, bananas, mushrooms, onion and garlic reduced their risk of Crohn’s disease by 42%.

For some reason, higher potato intake was associated with a higher risk of ulcerative colitis.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology. June 24, 2025;10.14309.

16/08/2025

Hey, did you know we offer a selection of gluten free pre made goods as well as what you need to create your own delicious masterpiece 😋

11/08/2025

This Important Study Shows Saffron Helps People With Subclinical Depression.

Recent research is firmly establishing saffron as a leading safe and effective treatment for depression. But many of us feel depressed or have low mood without actually being clinically depressed. This large study shows saffron helps these people too.

Saffron is a leading treatment for depression that is strongly supported by the research. More than 20 controlled studies have been published on saffron and depression, and several meta-analyses have demonstrated that it is superior to placebo and at least as good as antidepressant drugs. What’s more is that saffron is extremely safe.

But many people who are feeling depressed do not meet the criteria for being diagnosed with depression. They may have subclinical depression.

Subclinical depression may be diagnosed when a person has some depressive symptoms, including either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure.

Three facts stand out about subclinical depression:

1. As many as 11% of people experience subclinical depression

2. Mortality rates in subclinical depression are comparable to rates in people with major depressive disorder

3. Meta-analysis shows that pharmaceutical antidepressants do not help people with subclinical depression

Previous research has shown that saffron can help people with subclinical depression (Front Nutr. 2021 Feb 1;7:606124).

This new study of saffron for subclinical depression included 202 people, making it the largest study ever done on the antidepressant effects of saffron. The study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, and it lasted 12 weeks. Everyone in the study was experiencing subclinical depression, and they were given either a placebo or 14mg of saffron extract twice a day.

The people taking the saffron had greater improvement on the depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale – 21 than the people taking a placebo. 72.3% of those taking saffron had a clinically significant improvement of 7 points or more versus 54.3% of those taking a placebo.

In people who had more severe sleep problems, saffron also led to greater improvement in sleep disturbances.

Importantly, there were no serious adverse events in the saffron group.

This large, well designed study adds, generally, to the evidence for saffron as a safe, natural treatment for depression and, specifically and importantly, to the evidence that saffron can also help the many people who are going through subclinical depression.

The Journal of Nutrition. July 2025;155(7):2300-11.

04/08/2025

Garlic Reduces the Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world and fourth most common cause of cancer death. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world and the second leading cause of cancer death. That’s a lot, so any help is important. Help could come from garlic.

This systematic review and meta-analysis included 20 studies of garlic intake and colorectal cancer. 11 of the studies were on gastric cancer, and 9 were on colorectal cancer.

Garlic intake was associated with a significant 35% reduction in the risk of gastric cancer and a significant 25% reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer.

This study suggests that one way to reduce your risk of gastrointestinal cancers is to increase your intake of garlic.

Oncol Lett. April 2022;23(4):125.

21/07/2025

This Amino Acid Found in Green Tea Might Help You Sleep

Having trouble sleeping is frustrating, affects your quality of life and has a negative impact on your health. Green tea is a rich source of an amino acid that might help.

Like breathing, sleeping seems like the most natural thing in the world. Unbelievably, though, it is estimated that 30% of people in the world struggle with sleep problems.

And those frustrating sleep problems do more than ruin your night and affect your day. They are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Pharmaceutical sleep aids come with the risk of dependency, side effects and daytime drowsiness. They are also not recommended as a long-term solution. Nature offers many safe, effective sleep aids. One of them might come from green tea.

L-theanine is an amino acid that is found almost uniquely in green tea. It accounts for almost 50% of all amino acids in green tea and makes up about 1-2% of its weight. It crosses the blood-brain barrier and affects a number of neurotransmitters that influence sleep and relaxation, including serotonin, dopamine and GABA.

For the first time, a meta-analysis has looked at L-theanine’s effect on sleep. It included 18 controlled studies. In 11 of the studies, L-theanine was combined with other ingredients, and in 8 of them, the L-theanine was alone. It would have been nice to see just how the L-theanine did on its own.

The results showed that L-theanine significantly improved subjective measures of sleep, including how fast people fell asleep, daytime dysfunction, and, most importantly, overall sleep quality.

There was a great variation in the studies, including the dose of L-theanine and the length of time it was given. Several objective measures became significant when just one of the studies was removed, including time to fall asleep and sleep efficiency.

L-theanine was safe, with no significant difference in side-effects between L-theanine and placebo.

A few things need to be noted about this study. Most of the studies were done on people who did not have sleep problems, meaning there was not much room for improvement. L-theanine may perform even better on people who actually struggle with insomnia.

Also, the question asked by the study may need tweaking. L-theanine improves calm by increasing alpha brain waves, which leads to relaxation and better focus, and deceasing beta brain waves, which reduces nervousness, hyperactivity and unfocussed thoughts. Its specialty may not be putting you to sleep as much as improving your sleep.

Sleep Medicine Reviews. June 2025;81:102076.

15/07/2025

Ginkgo Biloba for Stroke Recovery

When 120 elderly people who had suffered a stroke were given conventional treatment or Ginkgo biloba extract, the ginkgo group had better improvement in NIFSS stroke severity scores.

The study concluded that ginkgo benefits recuperation of neurological function, cerebral circulation and inflammation, leading to significant improvement of daily life ability.

Pak J Pharm Sci. 2024 May;37(3):705-713.

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