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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Supplement enhances muscle detoxification in athletes
SDG 3
Supplement enhances muscle detoxification in athletes

After taking beta-alanine for 28 days, volunteers eliminated more toxic substances from skeletal muscle following physical exercise. This discovery could help treat diseases caused by oxidative stress.


Substance found in fruit helps combat the effects of jararaca viper venom
SDG 3
Substance found in fruit helps combat the effects of jararaca viper venom

A study conducted in Brazil showed protective effects of flavonoid rutin against bleeding and inflammation due to snakebite.


Scientists synthesize molecule capable of eliminating hepatitis C virus
SDG 3
Scientists synthesize molecule capable of eliminating hepatitis C virus

The compound called GA-Hecate also acts on bacteria, fungi and cancer cells and will be tested against Zika and yellow fever viruses.


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