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Probiotic quality: Expert review encourages industry adoption of third-party certification

The time is now for industry to voluntarily improve the transparency of probiotic product quality, even in the absence of regulatory requirements, says a recent review.

Organic sports nutrition startup finds its niche with health-conscious mums and teachers

A former professional swimmer is making a splash in the sports nutrition sector with his 'genuinely healthy' organic supplements for physical and mental performance.

UPDATE: Hepatitis cases linked to turmeric supplements rumble on as incidences rise to ten

Italy’s National Institute of Health reports a further six new hepatitis incidences linked to the consumption of turmeric-based food supplements bringing the total to ten cases.

Colour and scent controlled chlorella created for supercharged food and drink

An algae innovation firm has created a ‘ground-breaking' platform offering colour and scent controlled high-performing microalgal for healthy and tasty food and drink that ‘ticks all the boxes’.

The case for berries as an ingredient in supplements, functional foods and beverage

Polyphenol-rich fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries only grow in certain parts of the world and are available fresh only for a certain period of time. By freeze-drying and extracting some of its phytonutrients, product developers can...

Beauty from within boom: Nutricosmetics sector looking good in India as consumer demand soars

Beauty from within could be 'the heart of market growth' in India's vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) industry, with physical appearance among the top three reasons for consuming VMS products.

Prebiotic combination may boost flu vaccine efficacy: Mouse data

A combination of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), prebiotic short-chain galactooligosaccharides (scGOS) and long-chain fructooligosaccharides (lcFOS) may enhance the immune response to the flu vaccine, says a new study.

Supplements and beyond: CBD industry on cusp of cannabis revolution - WATCH

The European Commission’s decision to classify cannabidiol (CBD)-containing products as a 'novel food,' continues to irk those in the sector as the nutrition industry gather once more for Vitafoods.

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Why do endurance Athletes needs more protein?

Athletes who practice resistance-type exercises have particular protein needs: these can be as high as two to three times the recommendation. But endurance athletes (i.e. a moderate intensity sport over a relatively long period such as running, cycling...

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BPL1: A clinically-validated weight management probiotic that works both heat killed or alive

The rising number of people who are overweight or obese in countries around the world has created a growing need for effective, scientifically-validated weight management interventions.

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A nutraceutical solution to the opioid crisis?

With OptiPEA (Palmitoylethanolamide), Innexus Nutraceuticals offers companies the opportunity to benefit from the current world wide interest for the endocannabinoid system, the rising demand for a safe solution for chronic pain, and the consumer trend...