A company offering a vitamin and mineral-infused “fertility drip” has withdrawn the product and apologised after doctors expressed concern over claims it could offer fertility benefits to women.
Supplementation using a spinach extract appears to promote a muscle-building effect in a study that has piqued the interest and co-operation of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Supplementation with Akkermansia muciniphila may improve insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels in a study that points to the gut bacterium’s effect on weight and metabolic syndrome related traits.
Eating more inulin-type fructans (ITF) found in vegetables can lead to beneficial changes in our gut microbiota composition and function, but only for a short while, say Belgium researchers.
Another company has joined the ‘better’ coffee fray with a line of supplements meant to turbocharge the popular beverage while at the same time allowing users to get better sleep.
In a study of overweight adults and their dairy intake, a high dairy diet (HDD) was found to lower blood pressure, which the researchers credited to an accompanying increase in calcium.
Hermes Pharma says its innovative NutriCaps creation, which provides users with nutritional dosage forms via Nespresso compatible coffee pods, will be on sale to consumers next year.
Commercial baby foods have been denounced in a new report from Public Health England for encouraging high sugar intake in infants, misleading parents with health claims and setting children up for potential diet-related issues throughout their life.
The authors of a recent study, which looked at how glucosamine - a supplement that is normally taken to help joint pain - could lower the risk of heart disease, should also reveal the association of other supplements with cardiovascular events or death.
The presence of curcumin in green tea can enhance the drink's health benefits against hyperlipidaemia, according to a study by researchers at India's Shahu College of Pharmacy and Research.
The post-1995 generation, developments in the infant market, and the integration of offline and online sales channels are the up-and-coming forces shaping China’s health food industry, according to China’s health food commerce chief.
Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults with celiac disease and must be addressed at that time of diagnosis, according to a new study.
Results from a global survey revealed that many consumers are gravitating towards ready-to-drink sports nutrition products, as opposed to powders or bars.
The potential heart health benefits of vitamin K are not linked to the K1 form (phylloquinone) but may be due to vitamin K2 (menaquinones), according to pooled data from large European studies.
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) is calling on politicians, policy-makers, regulators, producers and retailers to play their part in contributing to the success of the cannabidiol (CBD) sector in the UK.
Mars Edge is to acquire a majority stake in startup foodspring in a deal that prioritises personalised nutrition and represents the first investment for the foodmaker’s health foods division.
A young Malaysian entrepreneur has detailed how she transformed her father’s cosmetics business into a thriving supplements and detox drinks firm, thanks to a commitment to innovation and embracing e-commerce.
Humans consuming omega-3 supplements can convert EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) to DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), but this is only a one-way street, and no retroconversion occurs, says a new study that extends our knowledge of how we respond to supplementation.
An entrepreneur who has suffered debilitating IBS has created a startup selling gut-friendly snacks with balanced, clean ingredients with a generous serving of prebiotic fibre.
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) welcomes NutriSport to its ranks as the latest organisation to become a professional member of the association.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, the Eliava Foundation and Intralytix are to form a research collaboration that focuses on developing bacteriophage-based products, which target the vaginal microbiome.
Our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, taking place in Singapore next week, will be packed to the rafters with big name food, nutrition and beverage brands - and you still have time to snap up the few remaining delegate places.
