#Blackcurrant

A recent study from the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports in Beijing has drawn global attention by showing that the order of workouts may influence fat loss, especially visceral fat linked to heart disease and other chronic conditions. For Thai readers, these findings offer practical insights to optimize gym routines with science-backed strategies.

The study, announced in mid-June 2025, followed 45 overweight men aged 18-30 over 12 weeks. Participants were assigned to three groups: cycling before resistance training, resistance training before cycling, or continuing their usual activity as a control. After three months, both exercise groups lost weight and gained muscle, but the weights-first group achieved notably greater reductions in total and visceral fat.

A new study led by researchers at the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports in Beijing has sparked interest worldwide, suggesting that the order in which we exercise may make a substantial difference in fat loss—especially the harmful visceral fat associated with heart disease and other chronic illnesses. For Thai readers seeking to optimise their gym routines or find science-backed weight management strategies, these findings shed light on simple tweaks that could lead to more effective fat burning and better health outcomes.

The deep purple-black berries of black currant (Ribes nigrum) have been a cornerstone of herbal practices for centuries, their use woven into the culinary and healing traditions of Europe and Asia. Today, as superfoods trend and scientific curiosity turns to the natural pharmacy of the past, black currant stands out at the fascinating intersection of folk wisdom and modern research. What makes this humble fruit so revered? What does the science say about its reputed powers for immunity, heart health, joint pain, and more? This magazine feature dives deep into the journey of black currant—from wild medicine and old wives’ tales to the cutting-edge laboratories of today—highlighting how a berry once foraged from European forests has become a focus of global wellness research and food innovation.

Black currant (Ribes nigrum) has long threaded its way through European and Asian healing and culinary traditions. Today it sits at the crossroads of folk wisdom and contemporary science, captivating health-minded readers worldwide. This feature explores why this small berry remains so revered and what research says about immunity, heart health, joints, and beyond. The journey from forest foragers to modern wellness products reveals a fruit that travels well beyond its origin.