A randomized controlled trial found that carrageenan, a common food additive, may cause subclinical inflammation and insulin resistance in overweight individuals, mediated by gut permeability and inflammation. Effects were linked to BMI but not observed in non-overweight participants during short-term exposure.
WellRX Acquires Bioreach Lab to Enhance Preventative Healthcare Offerings
What You Should Know: – WellRX, the parent company of preventative healthcare brands ReviveRX and Ways2Well, has acquired Bioreach, a cutting-edge bloodwork and genetics laboratory.