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Sold out! IPA World Congress + Probiota in Barcelona sets new records

The upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota is officially sold out. The event, which will take place 6-8 February, will bring together over 450 delegates in Barcelona.

The rise of femtech: a “rapidly growing industry that should not be ignored”

A report published by personalised nutrition (PN) experts at Qina emphasises that the opportunity for using PN with female technology (femtech) to address health conditions is vast, following an increased awareness of gender-specific health conditions...

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Eating disorders: Can nutritional deficiencies be overcome with high doses of food supplements?

Eating disorders are a worldwide problem today because of unhealthy habits and lifestyles that have taken hold in today’s society in recent decades.

Evonik launches targeted synbiotic solutions 'In Vivo Biotics'

Evonik has launched a new line of synbiotics under the brand 'In Vivo Biotics' to cater to key consumer health concerns including beauty-from-within, mental health, and gluten intolerance.

Informed Protein aims to boost transparency & confidence in protein products

LGC has officially launched its new ‘Informed’ certification scheme for protein products to help raise the bar on quality and confidence in protein supplements.

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Maintaining magnesium: The effects of magnesium and diabetes

Scientific studies have shown a close correlation between magnesium deficiency in the blood (hypomagnesemia) and the presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a collection of abnormal health conditions that include central obesity, hypertension, impaired fasting blood glucose and dyslipidemia. Image © monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images

Could B vitamins protect against the metabolic syndrome?

Dietary intake and blood levels of folate, and vitamins B6 and B12 were inversely associated with MetS risk in young American adults, says a new study from Texas State University.

Study: Bilberry supplement improves severe dry eye

Consumption of a bilberry and fish oil combination supplement for three months improved severe dry eye symptoms in young and middle-aged adults, according to a study led by researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.