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BMJ ceases breastmilk substitute ads as firms’ ties come under increased scrutiny

The British Medical Journal (BMJ) is to stop carrying advertisements that feature breastmilk substitute products costing the publication an estimated €350 000 (£300 000; $400 000) in 2020.

Probiotic supplementation may alleviate chemo-induced diarrhoea, study says

Probiotic supplementation may be a potential remedy to the effects of chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea (CID) in patients with lung cancer, according to researchers.

Avocado seed extract shows anti-inflammatory promise

An extract from the seeds of avocados has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties in a new study by Penn State researchers.

Standardization is tide that can raise all botanical boats, supplier says

Standardization in herbal products will boost consumer acceptance and market uptake, says Sabinsa president Shaheen Majeed, using the company’s Shagandha ashwaganda ingredient as an example.

Rise of gamer segment pushes nootropic ingredient supplier to market directly to consumers

Kyowa Hakko saw value in marketing its branded citicoline Cognizin directly to consumers at the SXSW Gaming event this past weekend, which is a gamer-focused offshoot of the popular SXSW event in Austin, TX.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: Snap up early bird tickets by March 29

Delegates wanting to discover the latest insights from PepsiCo, Nestlé, BioCeuticals, Kirin and Danone, alongside a raft of other big brands, leading academics and industry experts at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, have until March 29 to take...

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The rise of food clinical trials: How companies are validating their products to increase sales

Clinical trial data is an increasingly valuable resource for food, beverage and supplement companies. Amid rising consumer skepticism about advertising and regulatory demands to substantiate claims, companies need to validate the health effects of their...