“I think it’s really important for the field to understand what the baseline understanding and criteria are for these substances so that the whole scientific and commercial and regulatory world can coalesce around definitions that make the most sense,”...
There is still time to register to join representatives from Huel, Alibaba, FourFive, Bulk, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and more at NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit, 5-7th October.
Prebiotics like inulin may decrease calorie intake by impacting appetite regulating hormones, and reduce inflammatory symptoms associated with obesity and depression, says a recent study.
Supplementation with delta-tocotrienol may edge out the competition in improving biomarkers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), says a study conducted at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Pakistan.
A new survey of Turkish footballers has revealed insights into why and how these athletes consume supplements as well as some of the sex discrepancies in consumption.
Extracts from black hoof mushroom mycelium (Phellinus linteus) may boost activity of select immune cells, compared to placebo, in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
New research indicates that ordinarily healthy but sedentary individuals who take up LOW-HIIT exercise do not seem to specifically benefit from ingesting protein supplements.
Seafood sticks enriched with postbiotics and bioactive compounds may lower postprandial insulin and pulse pressure (PP), and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic disease (CMD) in abdominally obese individuals, says a new study.
The HMO opportunity, synbiotic mechanisms of action, phages, personalisation, and the gut-brain axis are just some of the topics to be explored at the 2023 event in Barcelona, Spain.
New research suggests egg powder may be the key to tackling malnutrition in developing countries. Because eggs are not widely available in areas impacted by malnutrition, researchers point to egg powder as an inexpensive and convenient alternative.
Daily consumption of three probiotic strains may led to changes in connectivity between various regions of the brain and exert subtle improvements on psychological health, says a new study using a GSK product.
Resveratrol may correct blood lipid imbalance (dyslipidaemia) when consumed in low doses to mitigate risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to meta-analysis published in Nutrients.
A clinical trial has concluded that a daily cocktail of six probiotic strains can improve metabolic outcomes, gut microbial profiles, and certain inflammatory markers in women with post-gestational diabetes.
An astaxanthin-rich whole algae ingredient showed significant immune system benefits in a cohort of healthy young subjects competing in recreational running events.
Individual human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may play critical roles in the maturation of gray matter in an infant brain, showing that inclusion of specific HMOs in infant formula could be beneficial, says a new study.
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) may reduce inflammation and optimise immune responses to infectious conditions such as Covid-19, according to researchers in the USA.
Chinese infants consuming milk formulas containing Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 reported a lower rate of upper respiratory tract infections compared to those who drank formulas containing another probiotic strain, or no probiotics at all,...
The liposomal Ginkgo ingredient Ginkgosome may increase absorption of key ginkgolide compounds by about 2-fold, compared to a regular, commercial Ginkgo extract, says a new study from Australia.
Two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains found in fermented Malaysian tapioca have shown antimicrobial properties for the prevention of periodontal disease, characterised by inflamed and progressively receding gingival tissue.
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation may offer significant fatigue-alleviating effects for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and for healthy individuals, according to a recent meta-analysis of 13 randomised control trials.
A new study has found that a formula containing omega-3s, carotenoids and vitamin E had a significant positive effect on measures of cognitive decline among an older cohort suffering from milder Alzheimer’s disease.
Multivitamin supplements may improve cognition, episodic memory, and executive function in older people, and slow cognitive decline by 60%, according to data from the high-profile COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study for the Mind (COSMOS-Mind).
A group of South Korean researchers plan to develop new supplements with functional claims using a mixture containing berry extract and soybean for controlling hyperglycemia, following positive human clinical trial results.
Data from the scientific literature “overwhelmingly” supports beneficial effects of omega‐3 fatty acids on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new review.
It has been more than a century since citrulline has been identified and codified as a standalone amino acid. Even after all that time research on whether the ingredient provides a true aerobic performance benefit is mixed at best, a new review has found.
Researchers and stakeholders are reacting to new research that contradicts two previous meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials that found vitamin D to have a protective shield against respiratory illnesses.
Research using an automated animal model of the human arterial wall injury has suggested that low levels of B vitamins can lead to damage to the arteries in a mechanism independent of cholesterol, but which can exacerbate the development of plaques when...
Natural dietary nitrate contained in beetroot juice improved blood pressure responses during large muscle mass isometric and ischemic exercise in healthy young males, a recent study shows.
An investigation into the effect of urolithin A (UA) on mitophagy and mitochondrial function in knee joint cells shows supplementation improved mitochondrial health and had positive effects on joint function and mobility in both healthy and osteoarthritis...
Twelve weeks of supplementation with a Spirulina extract may boost visual learning and visual working memory test results in older people, says a new study from Korea.
Supplementation with extracts from Tribulus terrestris L. may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation linked to exercise, says a new study from Cyprus.
Administration of Ocimum tenuiflorum extract (Holixer), or Holy basil, in low doses can reduce stress and insomnia and increase sleep efficiency, according to the results of a recent trial, published in Nutrition.
Creatine supplementation increases creatine content in the brain and improves memory performance in healthy individuals, particularly in older adults, according to a new meta-analysis.
The first 1000 days of life—from conception to two years of age—represents a crucial period in which maternal diet and other exposures might influence children’s health.
Supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus casei 63 (L. casei 63) may help reduce sarcopenia in frail elderly people by promoting insulin sensitivity, metabolic efficiency, and muscle protein anabolism, according to a French study.
A combination of extracts from citrus and pomegranate may improve handgrip strength, a measure of physical fitness, and cognitive functioning for memory, learning, and concentration, says a new study from The Netherlands.
Supplementation with polyphenols from aronia may improve measures of arterial stiffness, a result that correlated with significant increases in gut microbiome gene richness, says a new study from Naturex, part of Givaudan.
Supplementation with taurine – perhaps best known as an additive in energy drinks – may help control oxidative stress during the aging process, says a recent study published in the journal Nutrition.
The potential health benefits of Akkermansia muciniphila may include changing the expression of genes associated with immune pathways, according to a new paper.
Targeted supplementation with caffeine or Capsicum annuum (C. annuum) fruit powder increases metabolic activity and can quickly restore metabolic homeostasis where dysfunctions occur, according to a study from Australia.
Prenatal supplements of fish oil and/ or vitamin D may reduce the risk of croup in babies in children by about 40%, compared to no supplements, according to findings from a randomised controlled trial presented at the European Respiratory Society International...
Data from 50 human intervention studies supports the efficacy of chicory root fibre intake to promote Bifidobacteria growth in the gut in all age groups and improves bowel function.
Older patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) could reduce their chances of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality by consuming sufficient dietary magnesium, according to a Dutch study.
Dietary supplementation with a specific Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain may significantly reduce body weight, BMI, and waist circumferences in the overweight/obese subjects, says a new study.
Administration of the probiotic Lactobacillus paragasseri (L. paragasseri) OLL2809 stimulates an abundance of healthy gut bacteria that may help alleviate depressive symptoms.
