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A polyphenol-rich blend of extracts from pomegranate and marigold may improve key biomarkers of mitochondrial health, energy metabolism, inflammation, cognition, physical performance and quality of life scores, says a new study.
Daily supplementation with an extract of Cyperus rotundus, also known as nutgrass, for 90 days led to 7% reductions in body weight, waist and hip circumference, says a new randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study from Sabinsa.
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Scientific efforts must shift from extending overall lifespan to actively reducing the rate of aging, according to Dr. Roberto Ripa from the Nestlé Institute of Health Science.
Daily consumption of creatine during an eight-month soccer season was not associated with any clinically significant biochemical changes in female soccer players, says a new study from Brazil that further supports the safety of creatine.
More than three-quarters of the global population is not getting enough omega-3, according to a collaborative study sponsored by Holland & Barrett, with the retailer noting a lack of awareness around the nutrient’s brain health benefits.
Sirtuins are a type of enzyme that regulate crucial cellular functions like DNA repair, metabolism and aging, and new research from Estée Lauder Companies demonstrates just how important they can be for skin longevity.
A probiotic yeast engineered using CRISPR to overproduce and secrete spermidine may reduce age-related declines in short-term memory, says a new study using fruit flies.
Church & Dwight’s L. reuteri 3613-1 strain offers a novel probiotic solution for women’s urogenital health by supporting urinary tract comfort and delaying UTI onset.
Interest in postbiotics is growing as consumers look beyond traditional sleep aids, according to new research.
“The gut requires a different strategy from much of the aging field,” said researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons at the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit.
There is huge excitement from the nutrition industry and consumers around healthspan and longevity, but clinical trials to study aging can be challenging because of the number of participants and durations needed. And don’t forget the troublesome...
The hallmarks of aging are all connected, but not all are amenable to dietary intervention. Ingredient giant dsm-firmenich is focusing on four specific hallmarks that can be targeted via supplementation.
Optimizing blood levels of vitamin D with tailored doses over four years may slash the risk of heart attack by 52% for people with heart disease, according to preliminary data presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Four weeks of supplementation with a low-dose, encapsulated tart cherry extract may slash levels of CRP, a biomarker of inflammation, by over 23%, says a new study using the NordicCherry ingredient from Specnova.
Supplementation with glucomannans from konjac, a soluble fiber, may ease gastrointestinal symptoms in elite male Taekwondo athletes with functional constipation, says a new study from China.
A new wave of research is addressing the unique needs of women across life stages, with Waleria Healthtech leading the charge through clinical trials on menopause symptom relief and sexual wellness.
Data from over 2,500 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis revealed that vitamin K2 supplementation can improve biomarkers of bone turnover, supporting the vitamin’s benefits for bone metabolism and skeletal health.
Herbalife has opened a new Center of Excellence in Torrance, California, investing $7 million into a site that brings together three core functions: research and development, sensory science and quality control.
Daily supplementation with MitoPure urolithin A may help maintain immune function with age and protect against inflammaging, says data from a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Dietary supplement trade associations have responded to a new study that found that long-term use of melatonin for chronic insomnia may increase the risk of heart failure diagnosis and hospitalization.
Supplementation with urolithin A, a pomegranate metabolite, may improve aerobic endurance and jump performance in academy soccer players during preseason training, says a new study.
Habitual consumption of pasta formulated with a probiotic may improve HDL (‘good’) cholesterol levels and blood pressure, says a new study in Italy.
A cow’s milk curd supplement enriched with collagen and plant extracts increased enzymatic activity of the antioxidant system, decreased inflammatory markers and modulated immune and metabolic markers when administered to rats, according to a recent study.
An animal study demonstrated that γ-tocotrienol outperformed α-tocopherol in protecting against inflammation-induced muscle loss.
Daily supplementation with probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila may promote healthy body weight and help slim waistlines, says a new study from China.
The cell wall of Bifidobacterium longum 1714 directly affects the immune system by inducing anti-inflammatory activity and reducing pro-inflammatory compounds, says new study that also adds to the brain benefits of the strain.
Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids may slash the risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT), says a new study.
The inaugural Nutra Healthspan Summit will take place in London on Nov. 12 and 13, featuring a star-studded line-up of speakers who will cut through the hype to explore our current knowledge and understanding around aging and where nutritional approaches...
A single dose of coffeeberry extract may enhance soccer skill performance particularly passing speed and accuracy, says a new study with young players.
Dietary supplementation with the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2′-fucosyllactose boosted the growth of Bifidobacterium in the guts of older adults and improved a range of metabolic measures, says a new study from Stanford University and Abbott Nutrition.
Thymol and carvacrol from thyme and oregano, respectively, may promote autophagy, the body’s cellular recycling system, and make them “attractive for nutrition-based healthspan promotion,” says a new study led by Nestlé Research.
Researchers have called for targeted screening for anemia in women after discovering a high prevalence of iron deficiency in a large sample of health-conscious participants.
MSP Starch Products Inc., the company behind Solnul, continues to strengthen its science, with two new studies showing that the potato-derived resistant starch prebiotic may boost absorption of antioxidants like vitamins A and E, and levels of choline...
New research suggests a gummy supplement containing a pistachio extract demonstrates comparable absorption and sleep-promoting effects to a synthetic melatonin gummy.
Supplementing the diet with functional whole mushrooms ingredients may support healthy gut microbiome function, particularly by promoting prebiotic activity.
A prebiotic containing inulin improved symptom severity and quality of life scores in 34 patients with constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C), according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
Over three-quarters of German consumers use dietary supplements (DS), most of which are minerals, according to a new survey study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.