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A low dose of a sustained release melatonin may improve measures of sleep, including the total sleep time, falling asleep faster, and fewer night-time awakenings, says a new study.
A new study of UK diets found that adults have shifted towards higher protein and lower carbohydrate intake over the past decade, with dietary fiber still too low despite a slightly improved intake.
Research into the role of the microbiome during spaceflight could uncover essential innovations to support astronauts in their mission to Mars, as well as multiple under-served populations on earth.
A new study suggested that nutraceutical supplementation in patients undergoing pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for wrist fractures may be associated with improved early clinical outcomes.
A newly developed ingestible smart capsule will allow the analysis of multiple biomarkers along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, providing access to crucial blind spots in microbiome research.
Menopause specialists are raising awareness of newly presented pilot research indicating the potential wide-ranging benefits of probiotics to support women through this stage of life.
Supplementing saffron extract for 12 weeks was associated with improvements in depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and sleep-related impairment, according to a study.
An exploratory study in Germany found ambiguity and knowledge gaps about micronutrients in both pregnant women and their healthcare providers, particularly regarding vitamin B12.
Adding Kimere-derived probiotic supplements may provide modest reductions in body fat when added to a lifestyle-based weight loss program, says a new study from scientists from Texas A&M University.
Researchers in China used a specialized process involving enzymatic hydrolysis of whey protein, followed by lactation, and analyzed its application, absorption, and potential for muscle synthesis.
New research from AB-Biotics suggests its Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KABP-051 probiotic strain provides weight management and mood benefits via the gut-brain axis.
A new study into metabolic syndrome suggested that the choice of prebiotic is key for gaining synergistic benefits when combining with probiotics.
A key forum for microbiome-focused scientists, researchers, and industry, arrives in Kraków, Poland, next week (June 22–24), to spotlight cutting‑edge discoveries, from next‑generation strains and longevity research to smart tech and spaceflight.
A short course of New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) supplements showed small improvements in certain strength measures and modest gains in some cognitive performance tests in resistance-trained adults, according to a study published in Nutrients.
Italian producer of gelatin and collagen Italgel has launched branded collagen peptide avvera to the beauty-from-within market, claiming to deliver faster results than the competition at just 2.5 grams a day.
Adding TSI’s beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) to a high-protein drink boosted muscle-building rates in older women and reduced muscle breakdown in both men and women, in new research published in Nutrients.
Gnosis by Lesaffre’s branded form of vitamin K2, menaquinone-7 (K2-7), may slow the progression of coronary artery calcification, according to new research published in JAMA Cardiology.
Research from biotech firm VeMico Ltd reveals Bifidobacterium breve postbiotic supplementation can improve several objective skin appearance measures within 12 weeks.
A study that compared a high-linoleic acid (LA) diet to a low-LA diet found that higher intake increased the ratio of inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids to anti-inflammatory omega-3s.
Physically active men who took a single dose of creatine before exercise achieved greater strength performance than those who ingested it during or after, according to a new study.
A mouse study from Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company finds long-term supplementation with pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) and its derivative imidazopyrroloquinoline (IPQ) could extend lifespan, delay declines in muscle function and slow visible signs of aging.
Emerging clinical evidence continues to strengthen the case for krill oil as a differentiated omega-3 delivery format, with a recently published study suggesting it may raise circulating EPA and DHA more effectively than conventional fish oil even when...
Short-term supplementation with a vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)-based formulation from HTBA alters key markers of anaerobic performance and cognitive response in amateur cyclists, according to new research.
Dietary fibers and GLP-1 drugs should not be viewed as competing weight management approaches, but complementary strategies, according to a new review published in Advances in Nutrition.
Described by one attendee as “an event with wall-to-wall speakers who delivered insightful, topical, useable information”, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is returning to London for its 2nd edition with more high-level content and networking opportunities.
Industry experts at Vitafoods called for a fundamental rethink of how sleep is understood and treated, urging the nutrition sector to move beyond simplistic sleep tracking and symptom-based approaches toward a more integrated, systems-based model of...
Salvia miltiorrhiza extract (SAGX) showed greater improvements in prostate symptoms, quality of life, and erectile function than saw palmetto, according to researchers in the Republic of Korea.
Specific probiotic strains may detoxify heavy metals like cadmium, chromium, mercury, and lead, says a new study from Probiotical, Ghent University, and the University of Piemonte Orientale.
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Supplementation with Epax’s omega-9 and omega-11 blend reduced LDL cholesterol by 7% in overweight and obese adults after eight weeks, according to a new clinical trial funded by The Norwegian Seafood Research Fund.
A four-week GABA-Melissa officinalis supplement improved diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) in 66.7% of patients compared to 33.3% with placebo, according to a small study published in Nutrients.
Based on clinically meaningful thresholds, calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplements offer “little to no benefits” on fracture and fall prevention, says a large review published in the BMJ.
A new study using a personalized nutrition platform showed a strong engagement from participants and an increase in microbiome diversity after one month of guided recommendations.
This year’s European NutraChampion is an academic and innovative pioneer who has made game-changing contributions to the nutraceuticals industry. Yet, he jokes its influencers who seem to gain the glory for his discoveries.
New research from Roquette Life Sciences suggests that baseline dietary fiber intake may subtly shape how the gut microbiome responds to prebiotic supplementation.
Threotech’s Magtein Brain Magnesium Research Program won NutraIngredients’ Nutrition Research Project Award for combining mechanistic neuroscience with human trials.
Four weeks of high-dose collagen peptide (CP) supplementation may favorably modulate bone formation and inflammation in female endurance athletes, according to a newly published pilot study.
Supplementation with Planttech Biotechnology’s carob liquid concentrate LVLD can significantly improve HbA1c, glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in participants with elevated blood glucose levels, according to new research.
Nitrate-rich beetroot supplements may boost bioavailability of nitric oxide activation while preserving oxidative balance in triathletes, says a new study that deepens our understanding of the mechanisms of action.
A new study suggested probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans IDCC 1201 improved sleep fragmentation and maintenance in sleep-disturbed participants who took it for four weeks.
NXT USA has developed an independent testing method to prove the purity, potency, and reproducibility of its Xeya Modern Shatavari, a women’s health herb with surging demand.
New research suggests Rhodiola rosea and caffeine each improved soccer players’ performance in aerial duels, but their combination produced the broadest benefits, including explosive output and multidirectional neck strength.
Endogenous ketone supplementation may produce “modest” improvements in cognitive performance according to a new meta-analysis that pooled data from over 1,100 people.
Daily supplementation of vitamin D3 at doses of 400–800 IU consumed as a chocolate wafer for 12 weeks significantly improved serum 25(OH)D concentrations in vitamin D-deficient young Indian women, according to a new study.
Kerry’s new online platform and wider campaign aims to address prevailing myths and misinformation that have led some regulators to question ashwagandha’s safety and even ban the ingredient.
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina Ingredients is investing more than €90 million to expand and upgrade its whey protein capacity across three sites.
Melatonin before sleep and caffeine in the morning improved exercise performance, muscle damage, and inflammation in a new study published in Nutrients.