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Welcome to the Articles section of Nutramedic&Cosmetics, a rich repository of articles that delve into the many facets of the food supplements and cosmetics industry.

Our “Articles” section features a wide range of topics, providing you with in-depth knowledge and insights. From the latest scientific research in food supplements to the newest trends in cosmetics, our articles cover it all. They are written by industry experts and thought leaders, ensuring you get accurate and reliable information.

Formulating for Immunity: How Isomalt Elevates Nutraceutical Performance

Vitamin, herbal and probiotic-containing supplements that boost immunity have witnessed growing demand in recent years. In this article, Dr Maj-Britt Cepok examines how selecting the right excipients is critical to ensure these products meet today’s high standards for manufacturability, efficacy and consumer appeal. She also explores the multifunctional properties of isomalt, a sweet-tasting excipient with growing relevance in this category.

AUTHOR: Dr Maj-Britt Cepok, Head of Pharma, BENEO

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Potential of Ginseng as Sex-Specific Healthy Ageing Ingredient

Ginseng is a clinically researched adaptogen rich in ginsenosides and bioactive compounds that support immunity, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and hormonal balance. With proven benefits in stress resilience, healthy ageing, and sex-specific health outcomes, ginseng is emerging as a key ingredient in personalized nutrition and functional supplements.AUTHOR: Daria Šurić, MPharm, univ.spec.pharm.

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Parabens – Possibly the Most Controversial Preservatives in the History of the Cosmetics Industry

Once hailed as safe and effective, parabens have come under intense scrutiny for their potential endocrine-disrupting effects and alleged link to breast cancer. Although widely used in cosmetics for nearly a century, growing concern over their estrogenic activity has sparked debate among scientists, regulators, and consumers. Given the justified concerns regarding the human toxicty of parabens, further research is expected.

AUTHOR: Gordana Gorinšek, MSc in Phytomedicine, Expert Cosmetic Safety Assessor, Expert Regulatory Affairs Consultant

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Formulating for Immunity: How Isomalt Elevates Nutraceutical Performance

Vitamin, herbal and probiotic-containing supplements that boost immunity have witnessed growing demand in recent years. In this article, Dr Maj-Britt Cepok examines how selecting the right excipients is critical to ensure these products meet today’s high standards for manufacturability, efficacy and consumer appeal. She also explores the multifunctional properties of isomalt, a sweet-tasting excipient with growing relevance in this category.

AUTHOR: Dr Maj-Britt Cepok, Head of Pharma, BENEO

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Potential of Ginseng as Sex-Specific Healthy Ageing Ingredient

Ginseng is a clinically researched adaptogen rich in ginsenosides and bioactive compounds that support immunity, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and hormonal balance. With proven benefits in stress resilience, healthy ageing, and sex-specific health outcomes, ginseng is emerging as a key ingredient in personalized nutrition and functional supplements.AUTHOR: Daria Šurić, MPharm, univ.spec.pharm.

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Parabens – Possibly the Most Controversial Preservatives in the History of the Cosmetics Industry

Once hailed as safe and effective, parabens have come under intense scrutiny for their potential endocrine-disrupting effects and alleged link to breast cancer. Although widely used in cosmetics for nearly a century, growing concern over their estrogenic activity has sparked debate among scientists, regulators, and consumers. Given the justified concerns regarding the human toxicty of parabens, further research is expected.

AUTHOR: Gordana Gorinšek, MSc in Phytomedicine, Expert Cosmetic Safety Assessor, Expert Regulatory Affairs Consultant

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