Research

Study suggests fermented milk protein may support young athletes

Study suggests fermented milk protein may support young athletes

By Louisa Richards

Researchers at the Japanese dairy and pharmaceutical company Meiji and the Tokyo sports tech company Euphoria compared the effects of a fermented and a non-fermented milk protein drink on performance and body composition in prepubertal male athletes.

Study explores broccoli powder supplementation in exercise

Study explores broccoli powder supplementation in exercise

By Louisa Richards

Short-term supplementation with broccoli powder enriched with mustard seed powder increased sulforaphane levels in healthy participants but did not affect oxidative stress, performance or recovery after aerobic exercise, according to a study in the...

Establishing creatine reference intakes for adults

Establishing creatine reference intakes for adults

By Asia Sherman

A new evidence‑based framework proposes dietary reference intakes for creatine in healthy adults, positioning the compound as a conditionally essential nutrient and raising fresh questions about adequacy in populations with low animal‑protein intake.

The aging microbiome and its connection to muscle loss

The aging microbiome and its connection to muscle loss

By Lauren Nicolle

As the global burden of sarcopenia grows, researchers are turning their attention to an emerging contributor: the gut microbiome, with a new review highlighting the connection between microbial composition, gut barrier integrity and age-related muscle...

KSM-66 ashwagandha may support cognition and sleep in children

KSM-66 ashwagandha may support cognition and sleep in children

By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract in gummy form for eight weeks is well tolerated and may enhance cognitive performance and sleep quality in children between the ages of 6 and 12, according to new research.

UCSD launches first human milk analytics hub

UCSD launches first human milk analytics hub

By Stephen Daniells

The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.

Turmeric extract may support sports recovery: RCT

Turmeric extract may support sports recovery: RCT

By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a proprietary turmeric formulation may improve muscle function and reduce muscle soreness post-exercise, says a new study using Givaudan’s TurmiPure Gold.

How A.I. is accelerating probiotic R&D processes

How A.I. is accelerating probiotic R&D processes

By Stephen Daniells

Machine learning and robotics could accelerate a two-year probiotic development process to four to five months, with a recent presentation at the IPA World Congress + Probiota highlighting the potential of this disruptive technology for strain optimization.