Study participants A total of 36 healthy adults were recruited for the study through notices posted at Inha University Hospital, Korea, from October 30, 2023, to November 7, 2023. The inclusion criteria were: (1) age between 20 and 60 years, and (2) provision of informed consent. Exclusion criteria were: those who had (1) chronic liver…
For many luxury shoppers, sustainability now rivals exclusivity and artisanal quality on the list of essential criteria when deciding which brands deserve their lucrative patronage. In addition, regulations in some jurisdictions mandate attention to environmental factors. As a result, sustainability is now both a requirement and an opportunity for luxury brands – a factor that…
Gut health has emerged as an overlooked bodily system that is now garnering attention for its holistic yet unsung impact on our well-being. Dubbed our “second brain,” the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in our overall health, from our digestion to mental health. Simply put, the gut microbiome houses trillions of bacteria and influences not just…