It is impossible to obtain adequate vitamin D through "realistic" dietary shifts alone so more fortified foods need to be made available, according to a new study by DSM researchers in the Netherlands.
A way to extract pigments from microalgae for use in food supplements has been outlined by scientists, who think the method could overcome the difficulties in obtaining such pigments from natural sources.
An increasingly stricter regulatory framework and surging demand for safer products from both elite sportsmen and everyday consumers is driving the appeal of professionally accredited sports nutrition ingredients, not only finished products.
The German Sport University Cologne just published their third esports study that took a look at what Germany's esports athletes eat. What they found may come as a surprise.
Three months of consuming chicory inulin led to significant decreases in fecal markers of inflammation in obese people, according to data from the Food4Gut randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Supplementation of omega-3 in overweight pregnant women with low quality diets can lead to improved fetal growth, higher lean mass at birth and longer gestation, researchers say.
The emergence of microbiome testing at home is advancing to a point in which people may be able to test their gut after a meal or when they have digestive issues, according to an expert.
The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) is proposing a multitiered approach to assess health claims made for botanical-based supplements.
Research suggests tart cherry juice enhances recovery and attenuates symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), likely a result of the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the cherry. Now, a new meta-analysis that documents the...
New Zealand-based Vitality Wellness has seen domestic sales of its eye health supplement increase by around 30% in the last year, attributing this demand to the ageing population.
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Supplementing a high-fat diet with citrus flavonoid eriocitrin may improve markers of metabolic health, inflammation and oxidative stress in obese mice eating a high-fat diet, says a new study.
