News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Dietary supplementation with prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) may produce modest improvements in body composition without restricting calorie intakes, says a new study from France.
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New research suggests Seed Health’s multi-species synbiotic accelerates the restoration of microbial diversity and enhances gut barrier integrity following antibiotic exposure.
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) combined with spinach thylakoid supplements may boost muscle signaling and improve metabolic health, according to new research published in Nutrients.
Data science and AI solutions provider Tredence said AI is changing how businesses operate and even think, with retailers going from being ‘just a retail company’ to certified technology companies.
New data shows than balanced meals, rather than focusing on one nutrient such as protein, are more closely linked to kids’ healthier weight development
Acute supplementation with a nature identical capsaicin analogue ingredient may improve athletic performance and recovery for CrossFit athletes, says a new study from Spain.
A food supplement containing 19 nutrients and marketed by Pharmanutra Spa may improve fatigue and quality of life in adults over 50, according to a new study.
The supplementation of soy protein has been shown to improve muscle health and modulate the gut microbiome – findings that a group of Chinese researchers say would support the gut–muscle axis hypothesis.
New research found a significant association between maternal choline intake and infant development and intelligence scores, but fewer than 2% of mothers had adequate intake.
South Korean microbiome-based health functional food company AceBiome is exploring novel ways to improve gut health, including the combination of probiotics with binding proteins.
A scientific revolution is underway at the National Institutes of Health, emerging out of the ashes of the distrust instilled during the COVID-19 pandemic to reclaim science from the scientific aristocracy and make America healthy again.
Supplementation with krill oil may counter age-related declines in muscle mass and function, irrespective of age, sex and BMI, in healthy older adults, says a new study.
“Nutritional micronutrient recommendations must be improved” for very low birth weight (VLBW) babies, according to researchers in Norway.
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Omega-3s, magnesium and polyphenol-rich foods may aid digestion in female athletes, according to insights from a recent webinar hosted by Sport Ireland Institute.
The supplementation of glucoraphanin, a bioactive compound abundant in broccoli sprouts, has been shown to preserve cognitive function in seniors, especially seniors diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.
Adding omega-3 supplements to a prenatal multivitamin regimen may reduce the odds of a preterm birth by over 30%, says a new study.
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A study using data from the United Kingdom Biobank found that omega-3 was inversely associated with a history of both depression and anxiety.
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) and Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) will be conducting joint assessments of complementary health products and clinical trial regulations, a move welcomed by the industry.
A new study in Frontiers in Nutrition concluded that beetroot juice (BJ) may transiently enhance neuromuscular performance during basketball warm-ups, but only within the first eight minutes.
A combined CBD–probiotic double emulsion gel shows promise in modulating the gut microbiome in a new in-vitro study published in the journal Nutrients.
The supplementation of five types of medicinal mushrooms, including reishi, has been shown to reduce anxiety and serum levels of the stress hormone cortisol in a 12-week study.
Daily probiotic supplementation improved sexual health and quality of life for menopausal women experiencing sexual dysfunction, according to new research.
Health foods companies can make claims around bone and joint health maintenance once their products are approved by the Chinese regulator.
The biggest barrier to clinical research is not always science, it is often access. Zeenia Framroze, CEO of Alethios, saw the inequity and decided to do something about it.
The Functional Mushroom Council (FMC) has launched as a nonprofit industry organization representing North American functional mushroom growers, suppliers and brands, with a focus on research, education and quality standards.
The widespread loss of critical, evolutionarily important microbes is the “defining issue for modern infancy,” according to Stephanie Culler, PhD, CEO of Persephone Biosciences.
This round-up looks at the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including how asparagus root extract supplementation can improve blood glucose and lipid levels, magnesium L-threonate’s benefits for cognitive performance and more.
Daily supplementation with a specific probiotic that produces the neurotransmitter GABA improved sleep for 77% of participants taking the strain, with 100% of women experiencing the benefits, says a new study using Verb Biotics’ Lp815.
The submission dealdine for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards has been extended to Feb. 2, 2026, providing innovators in the nutrition and health sectors with additional time to submit their entries.
A combination of fibers from organic fruit and vegetables may have a “greater and gentler prebiotic effect compared with established purified prebiotic fibers,” says a new study using Futureceuticals’ NatureKnit Organic ingredient.
A supplement containing fresh eggshell membrane was more effective at improving aging skin than hydrolyzed collagen, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
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Supplementing with high-dose creatine monohydrate (CrM) for one week improved subjective sleep quality, enhanced cognitive performance, increased physical output and reduced muscle soreness in active men, according to a recent study.
Kirin is advancing its immune health R&D with subsidiaries FANCL and Blackmores, piloting a urine-immune test and launching a new immune health supplement.
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Solabia’s chokeberry extract Brainberry may positively affect spatial working memory in older participants, according to new research published in Clinical Nutrition.
The supplementation of asparagus root extract can significantly lower blood glucose and lipid levels in overweight and obese individuals – but this is only possible when paired with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
Almost 25% of commercial ginseng products may be adulterated, with dietary supplements at greater risk than powdered ginseng root or ginseng tea, says a new scoping review from the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP).
Ashwagandha root supplementation delivered sex-specific benefits in team sport athletes, improving recovery perception in women and boosting lower-body strength in men, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.
Six weeks of supplementation with Magtein magnesium L-threonate may reduce brain cognitive age by 7.5 years, compared to placebo, says a new clinical trial from Australia.
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Daily supplementation with Seed Health’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic may significantly reduce bloating and abdominal discomfort, while improving bowel regularity in otherwise healthy adults, says a new clinical study.
Probiota Pioneer Microvitality seeks to address data gaps with direct sampling from the small intestine using new ingestible capsule technology.
A specific probiotic strain may reduce the burden of common childhood infectious illnesses by fine-tuning immune responses and enhancing gut resilience rather than through drastic compositional changes, says a new study.
