Dietary supplements, Nutraceuticals, Functional foods, Health ingredients, Herbals

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Infant formula trials “are not reliable”, warns study

A systematic review published in the BMJ slams recent formula milk trials as biased, and calls for a “a substantial change” in the way clinical infant formula trials are administered and reported to protect consumers from misinformation.

How do supplement perceptions differ between US and EU consumers?

While perceptions of supplements can vary greatly between US and EU consumers, reasons for reduced usage are pretty similar across both populations and there are some basic areas the industry can focus on in order to gain big returns.

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Extracting the best of nature to support the immune system, recovery and brain health

Consumers are seeking out clinically validated ways of managing their health naturally. IPRONA is meeting the demands with three standardized fruit extracts.

Yakult and APC Microbiome Ireland launch gut-brain axis consumer guide

Yakult UK and Ireland has launched a guide to the gut-brain axis, in collaboration with APC Microbiome Ireland, after research revealed that just 29% of consumers have heard of this link.

Tempeh for diabetes? Three-month supplementation shows reduction in glycated haemoglobin – study

The supplementation of tempeh for three months has shown to reduce glycated haemoglobin levels, as well as triglyceride levels in diabetic patients, according to a three-month trial.

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How freshwater collagen is moving anti-aging into the circular beauty era

Circular beauty is reshaping the nutricosmetics industry. Today, products need to do more than just provide beauty from within; they also need to be good for people and the planet.

Clinician argues zinc supplementation key to reversing eating disorders

The medical establishment puts too little credence in underlying nutritional deficiencies that can drive eating disorders, a prominent clinician maintains. Specifically, the role of zinc supplementation has been passed over in his view.

Most glutathione brands bought on Amazon pass NOW’s tests

NOW has released its latest round of testing of products sold on Amazon and found that the glutathione supplements it bought were of reasonable quality, though some failures in potency and purity were still observed.

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