Naturext™ is the proprietary natural health supplement brand of International Advanced Bio-Pharmaceutical Industries (IABPI) Pte Ltd, a Singapore natural health science company founded in 2003. TCM-integrated formulas sourced from GMP-certified manufacturers, distributed under a Singapore HSA Chinese Proprietary Medicine licence.https://www.naturext.comhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/blood-pressure-and-brain-healthhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/blood-pressure-and-brain-healthBoth high and low blood pressure have been linked to increased dementia risk — and the relationship is not a straight line. Here is what a nationwide study of 4.5 million people found.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/medications-that-cause-indigestionhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/medications-that-cause-indigestionIf indigestion started around the same time as a new medication, that might not be a coincidence. Here's how six common medication categories can trigger digestive discomfort, and what the symptom pattern tends to look like for each.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/probiotics-for-gerdhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/probiotics-for-gerdProton pump inhibitors are the standard treatment for GERD, but they can disrupt gut bacteria in the process. Research has started looking at what happens when probiotics are added alongside PPI therapy — here's what the trials found.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/types-of-dementia-explainedhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/types-of-dementia-explainedDementia is not one disease — it is an umbrella term covering at least five distinct conditions, each with its own cause, pattern of progression, and typical symptoms.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/loss-of-smell-and-dementiahttps://www.naturext.com/articles/loss-of-smell-and-dementiaA 12-year study following older adults found that losing your sense of smell alongside mild cognitive changes was linked to a dramatically faster path to dementia. Here is what the data actually shows.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/heart-health-across-kidney-diabetes-dementiahttps://www.naturext.com/articles/heart-health-across-kidney-diabetes-dementiaThree of the conditions we write about most — kidney disease, diabetes and dementia — share a common thread: each one quietly raises the risk of heart disease. Here's how the research connects them, and where everyday cardiovascular support fits in.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/diabetes-and-dementia-connectionhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/diabetes-and-dementia-connectionType 2 diabetes is linked to a 2.5-fold increased risk of vascular dementia. Here is how elevated blood sugar actually affects the brain.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/lifestyle-changes-for-indigestionhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/lifestyle-changes-for-indigestionNo single fix resolves indigestion for everyone, but a handful of well-studied lifestyle changes consistently show up as helpful — from how you eat to how you manage stress. Here's the practical version.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/kidney-disease-symptoms-by-stagehttps://www.naturext.com/articles/kidney-disease-symptoms-by-stageKidney disease can progress for years with no symptoms at all, and by the time symptoms are obvious, function is often already significantly reduced. Here's what to watch for at each stage — and when to seek emergency care.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/astragalus-hawthorn-ginseng-coq10-cardio-cpshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/astragalus-hawthorn-ginseng-coq10-cardio-cpsFour ingredients keep appearing together in heart health research — two TCM herbal staples, an adaptogen, and a cellular-energy nutrient. Here's an overview of what the research on each one covers.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/probiotics-and-h-pylori-carehttps://www.naturext.com/articles/probiotics-and-h-pylori-careStandard H. pylori treatment relies on antibiotics — but a growing body of research has looked at whether adding probiotics alongside that treatment improves outcomes and tolerability. Here is what the studies found.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/sleep-apnea-kidney-heart-brain-wellnesshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/sleep-apnea-kidney-heart-brain-wellnessSnoring and daytime fatigue are the symptoms most people associate with sleep apnea. The research tells a bigger story — one that reaches into kidney function, cardiovascular risk and long-term brain health.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/triggers-of-functional-dyspepsiahttps://www.naturext.com/articles/triggers-of-functional-dyspepsiaFunctional dyspepsia rarely has a single cause — it's usually a combination of how you eat, what you eat, and how stressed you are. Here's what the research identifies as the main risk factors.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/gut-health-probiotics-researchhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/gut-health-probiotics-researchProbiotics keep showing up in research well beyond digestion — from blood sugar and weight management to kidney health. Here’s an overview of what the evidence covers, and why gut balance is worth paying attention to.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/diabetes-hypertension-kidney-connectionhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/diabetes-hypertension-kidney-connectionDiabetes and high blood pressure are the two biggest drivers of kidney disease worldwide — and together, the research shows, they don't just add risk, they multiply it.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/type-2-diabetes-risk-factorshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/type-2-diabetes-risk-factorsSome diabetes risk factors are fixed the day you're born. Others move with every meal, every night's sleep, and every waistline change. Here's how much each one actually matters, in numbers.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/indigestion-myths-vs-factshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/indigestion-myths-vs-factsEveryone has a theory about what causes indigestion — but most of the common explanations are only half right. Here is what actually triggers that post-meal discomfort, and when it is worth paying closer attention.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/modifiable-risk-factors-for-dementiahttps://www.naturext.com/articles/modifiable-risk-factors-for-dementiaUp to 45% of dementia cases may be linked to factors you can actually influence. Here is the life-stage breakdown, and which risk factors carry the biggest relative risk.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/obesity-and-diabetes-risk-bmihttps://www.naturext.com/articles/obesity-and-diabetes-risk-bmiThe relationship between BMI and diabetes risk isn't linear — it's closer to exponential, and it doesn't affect men and women equally. Here's what the research shows, and how the major weight-management approaches compare.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/understanding-prediabeteshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/understanding-prediabetesPrediabetes doesn't appear overnight — it's the visible part of a process that can start over a decade before diagnosis. Here's how the numbers are defined, and what's actually happening in the body during that long lead-up.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/understanding-egfr-and-ckd-stageshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/understanding-egfr-and-ckd-stagesYour latest blood test probably had an eGFR number on it. Here's what that figure actually measures, how the five CKD stages are defined, and why so many people reach an advanced stage without ever feeling unwell.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/exercise-and-dementia-preventionhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/exercise-and-dementia-preventionNot all exercise affects the brain equally. Research comparing exercise types found one — resistance training — stood out for slowing cognitive decline. Here is the evidence.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/environmental-risk-factors-for-dementiahttps://www.naturext.com/articles/environmental-risk-factors-for-dementiaAir pollution has been linked to roughly 20% of Alzheimer’s cases worldwide, and lead exposure to a near threefold increase in risk. Here is what the research on environmental dementia risk factors shows.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/indigestion-red-flagshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/indigestion-red-flagsMost indigestion is harmless and passes on its own. But a specific set of warning signs — from unintentional weight loss to difficulty swallowing — should prompt a doctor's visit without delay. Here's the full list.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/kidney-health-risk-factorshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/kidney-health-risk-factorsSome kidney risk factors are well known. Others — like sleep apnea or elevated triglycerides — surprise most people. Here's what the research says about which risks carry the most weight.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/indigestion-prevalence-singaporehttps://www.naturext.com/articles/indigestion-prevalence-singaporeSingapore has one of the highest recorded rates of dyspepsia in Asia — well ahead of regional neighbours like Japan, Korea and Malaysia. Here's what the numbers show, and why the region varies so much.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/natural-compounds-cholesterol-blood-sugarhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/natural-compounds-cholesterol-blood-sugarFrom a compound with the same chemical structure as a statin drug to a kitchen staple studied in dozens of trials, several natural substances turn up repeatedly in cholesterol and blood sugar research. Here's an overview of what's actually been studied.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/kidney-friendly-diets-comparedhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/kidney-friendly-diets-comparedOnce kidney function starts to decline, the "healthy diet" advice changes — sometimes dramatically. Here's how DASH, Mediterranean, and diabetic dietary patterns are actually applied across CKD stages.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/singapore-health-snapshothttps://www.naturext.com/articles/singapore-health-snapshotFour conditions, four regional comparisons: how Singapore's rates of chronic kidney disease, diabetes, dementia and indigestion actually stack up against its neighbours — with the real numbers behind each.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/probiotics-blood-sugar-and-weighthttps://www.naturext.com/articles/probiotics-blood-sugar-and-weightProbiotics are best known for digestion, but a separate line of research has looked at them in relation to body weight, cholesterol and blood sugar control. Here's an overview of what that research actually covers.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/functional-vs-organic-dyspepsiahttps://www.naturext.com/articles/functional-vs-organic-dyspepsiaNot all indigestion is the same, and the distinction matters more than most people realise. Here's how doctors tell functional dyspepsia apart from organic dyspepsia — and why it changes the treatment approach entirely.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/coffee-and-diabetes-researchhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/coffee-and-diabetes-researchCoffee shows up twice in diabetes research — once as a habit linked to lower risk of developing the condition, and again as a factor tied to slower kidney decline in people who already have it. Here's the actual data behind both findings.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/mediterranean-diet-and-diabetes-preventionhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/mediterranean-diet-and-diabetes-preventionIt sits alongside the DASH diet as one of the few dietary patterns with a consistent evidence base behind it. Here's what a 2025 meta-analysis found when it measured the Mediterranean diet's actual effect on blood sugar, insulin resistance and waist circumference.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/supporting-a-loved-one-with-memory-losshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/supporting-a-loved-one-with-memory-lossCaring for someone with memory loss is a daily practice, not a single conversation. A few practical shifts in how you communicate and structure daily life can make a real difference.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/vitamins-safe-for-kidney-healthhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/vitamins-safe-for-kidney-healthSome ordinary over-the-counter multivitamins can be genuinely risky for people with reduced kidney function. Here's what clinical guidance says about which vitamins need caution, and why.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/peptic-ulcers-and-h-pylorihttps://www.naturext.com/articles/peptic-ulcers-and-h-pyloriH. pylori infects more than half the global population and is linked to the vast majority of stomach cancers worldwide. Here's what it actually does, how common it is in this region, and what to watch for.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/exercise-and-diabetes-risk-met-valueshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/exercise-and-diabetes-risk-met-valuesSix hours of brisk walking a week sounds like a lot — until you see it translates to just over 30% lower diabetes risk in dose-response research. Here's how MET values work, and how much activity actually moves the needle.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/strategies-to-lower-diabetes-riskhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/strategies-to-lower-diabetes-riskDiet and exercise combined can cut diabetes risk by more than half in some groups. Here are eight strategies backed by measured odds ratios and risk-reduction figures, pulled together into one practical list.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/smoking-air-pollution-diabetes-riskhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/smoking-air-pollution-diabetes-riskDiabetes risk factors aren't limited to diet and body weight — what you breathe matters too. Here's the dose-response data on cigarettes and on ambient air pollution, and why both follow the same "more exposure, more risk" pattern.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/probiotics-for-indigestionhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/probiotics-for-indigestionSeveral recent clinical trials have looked specifically at probiotics in functional dyspepsia — with some studies reporting improvements not just in digestive symptoms but in anxiety too. Here's a closer look at what the studies actually found.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/anemia-and-kidney-healthhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/anemia-and-kidney-healthAnemia affects up to half of people with chronic kidney disease, and the relationship runs in both directions. Here's what the research says about why, and what raises the stakes further.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/diabetes-and-cholesterol-dyslipidemiahttps://www.naturext.com/articles/diabetes-and-cholesterol-dyslipidemiaRoughly six in ten people with type 2 diabetes also have a lipid disorder — and the figure climbs to over 93% when blood sugar is poorly controlled. Here's how the two conditions are connected, and what the reference ranges actually mean.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/early-signs-of-dementia-vs-normal-aginghttps://www.naturext.com/articles/early-signs-of-dementia-vs-normal-agingMisplacing your keys is not the same as losing your way home. Here is how clinicians actually distinguish ordinary forgetfulness from the early warning signs of dementia.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/natural-compounds-for-cognitive-wellnesshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/natural-compounds-for-cognitive-wellnessFrom ginkgo biloba to astaxanthin, several natural compounds have been studied for cognitive and antioxidant support — each at very different doses. Here is an overview of what has actually been researched.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/mind-diet-and-brain-healthhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/mind-diet-and-brain-healthFrom fat-to-carbohydrate ratios to the surprisingly specific sweet spot for coffee intake, dietary research on cognition is more precise than most people expect.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/foods-that-raise-and-lower-diabetes-riskhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/foods-that-raise-and-lower-diabetes-riskNot all calories carry the same diabetes risk. Two large meta-analyses put actual numbers on which foods push risk up and which pull it down — and the effective dose matters as much as the food itself.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/hearing-loss-and-cognitive-declinehttps://www.naturext.com/articles/hearing-loss-and-cognitive-declineHearing loss is now recognised as one of the largest single modifiable dementia risk factors. A 12-year study shows exactly how the cognitive gap widens over time.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/gout-uric-acid-kidney-health-diethttps://www.naturext.com/articles/gout-uric-acid-kidney-health-dietGout prevalence rises more than tenfold as kidney function declines. Here's what the research says about the uric acid connection, and which dietary patterns actually move the needle.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/sleep-apnea-and-kidney-healthhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/sleep-apnea-and-kidney-healthAround 30% of people in Singapore have moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. Research increasingly links it to kidney function decline — here's what the studies show, and what actually helps.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/foods-for-acid-refluxhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/foods-for-acid-refluxDiet plays a real role in how often reflux flares up — some foods are consistently linked to fewer symptoms, others to more. Here's what oats, bananas, ginger and turmeric each bring to the table, and what tends to make reflux worse.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/depression-sleep-disorders-dementia-riskhttps://www.naturext.com/articles/depression-sleep-disorders-dementia-riskA diagnosis of depression has been linked to more than double the risk of dementia in some studies. Sleep disorders carry a similar signal. Here is how the two intersect.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/substances-that-can-harm-your-kidneyshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/substances-that-can-harm-your-kidneysA fruit that's common across Southeast Asian kitchens has been linked to fatal poisoning in people with reduced kidney function. Here's the case-report evidence, and the more familiar nephrotoxic substances to know about too.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.naturext.com/articles/gerd-symptoms-triggers-riskshttps://www.naturext.com/articles/gerd-symptoms-triggers-risksGERD is more than occasional heartburn — left unmanaged, chronic acid exposure can progressively damage the oesophagus. Here's what the symptoms and long-term risks actually look like, and the triggers most consistently linked to flare-ups.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT