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A study comparing app-based, personalized, and general dietary coaching for weight reduction found that all interventions achieved clinically meaningful weight loss of at least 5% and improvements in blood lipid levels.
A new analysis estimates that targeted supplementation with omega-3 EPA and DHA, phytosterols and beta-glucans could generate substantial societal cost savings by improving heart health among specific populations.
Misleading claims about food are widespread on social media, with supplements emerging as the most frequently identified theme, according to a new analysis conducted by Infoodmation.
Balchem’s branded vitamin K2 combined with vitamin D3 could slow coronary artery calcium progression by over 20%, according to new research published in the journal Circulation.
Phytoestrogens represent a promising, non-hormonal strategy for improving post-menopausal health, with mechanisms of action including microbiome modulation as well as antioxidant and epigenetic pathways, but personalized formulations are needed to...
Short term ginger supplementation enhanced cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC) and improved the antioxidant response in healthy participants, according to a new study.
Analysis of Romanian geriatric patients found that vitamin D deficiency was associated with poorer cognitive performance and greater frailty. Patients who had co-deficiency of vitamin D and vitamin B12 showed the most pronounced cognitive impairment and...
A porcini mushroom β-glucan-based prebiotic may help restore the gut microbiome after antibiotic treatment, according to new research published in the journal Nutraceuticals.
Four months of daily DHA supplementation significantly increased omega-3 levels in semi-professional female soccer players and was linked to higher aerobic capacity, according to new research funded by FrieslandCampina.
A new study showed that beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) showed beneficial effects on muscle protein synthesis and breakdown in older adults consuming whey protein, and revealed sex-based differences.
Supplementation with a sustained-release ashwagandha root extract for 90 days is safe and effective for improving muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, as well as mental and physical wellbeing in healthy adults, according to Nutriventia research.
One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.
Dietitians could play a far greater strategic role in connecting human health, sustainable food systems and environmental wellbeing, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
New research shows that organic and regenerative farming can boost the nutritional value of beetroots, with organically grown roots containing more beneficial polyphenols and higher nitrate levels than conventionally grown crops.
Daily supplementation with postbiotic Akkermansia muciniphila may improve metabolic and hormone measures in women with obesity-associated polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), says a new study from China.
Polyphenol-rich sugarcane extracts (PRSEs) reduced trans-fatty acids, triglycerides, and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol in healthy participants according to a new study in Frontiers in Nutrition.
With the publication of a new safety study of its Shoden ashwagandha root and leaf extract, Arjuna Natural is drawing attention to the importance of clinical validation as a competitive differentiator.
Palmitoylethanolamide supplementation may sustain levels of special fat-derived compounds produced during intense exercise, according to data from a small human study.
High-dose vitamin B6 supplementation may help to manage negative emotional states and reduce depressive symptoms, according to new research published in Depression and Anxiety.
Coleus forskohlii extract may provide a safe and effective alternative to synthetic anti-obesity drugs, according to a new clinical trial.
A pioneering academic in the field of cell biology will join the British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) conference in Oxford this week to spotlight how a fasting-mimicking diet can trigger processes linked to improved metabolic health, cellular...
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Combining vitamin D3 and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is significantly more effective at mitigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults than supplementing either nutrient alone, according to a new randomized controlled trial (RCT).
A supplement containing berberine, white mulberry leaf extract, and chromium picolinate significantly improves insulin sensitivity and body composition markers in adults with obesity, according to a randomized controlled trial published in Nutrients.
Oral symptoms may flag nutrient deficiencies before anemia or other clinical signs become apparent, according to a new review highlighting links with vitamin B12, iron, folate and zinc.
Daily supplementation with a combination of salidroside and L-malic acid may offer ‘clinically meaningful’ improvements in perceived stress and anxiety, says a new study.
Human clinical research involving medicinal mushrooms is growing fast but significant gaps in crucial detail make it extremely challenging to translate the science into real world interventions, according to a new scientific review.
Adults with low to moderate cardiovascular risk who took a monacolin-free combination nutraceutical for 12 weeks improved their lipid profiles, homocysteine levels and metabolic syndrome status, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
The UK’s B-12 Alliance will take to parliament on September 10 as part of its campaign to raise awareness of widespread vitamin B12 deficiency and improve diagnosis and treatment in the UK.
New research suggests that pairing the physical buffering capacity of L-carnosine with the cognitive support of L-tyrosine significantly mitigates post-exercise fatigue and boosts passing accuracy in professional players.
Purified pollen cytoplasm(PCP), vitamin D and vitamin K2 may help reduce hot flashes and improve physical and mood-related menopause symptoms while supporting bone health, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.
Older adults showed improved cognitive scores when taking a supplement containing scallop-derived plasmalogens (sPls) compared with placebo, according to a new study.
Probiotics may help protect muscle health in older adults, while a predictive AI model could help identify people at higher risk of sarcopenia, according to a new study.
Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside may reduce muscle epigenetic age acceleration measured by the Muscle Epigenetic Age Test (MEAT) clock, according to a newly published analysis of data from past clinical studies.
Freshwater microalga extract shows anti-fatigue effects by boosting antioxidant defences and mitochondrial function in new animal research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
A probiotic blend developed by AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics may help improve menopause-related symptoms and quality of life in peri- and postmenopausal women.
Healthcare professionals in Portugal may be ill-equipped to identify potential drug-supplement interactions, according to new findings, with researchers calling for better training and clearer clinical protocols.
A single dose of the yeast-derived postbiotic EpiCor may rapidly influence immune activity within hours of consumption, according to new research funded by Cargill.
A new study from the National Research Institute in Poland argues consumer education campaigns are needed to combat the widespread belief promoted by ‘aggressive advertising’ that dietary supplements have therapeutic effects.
A dual-extracted Curcuma longa extract (CLE) focusing on active sesquiterpenoids rather than curcuminoids showed promising results on cognitive scores in a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
Daily supplementation with Pediococcus acidilactici PA53 may improve gastrointestinal health, sleep quality, and happiness scores in older adults, says a new study from China.