A combination of three probiotic strains with or without a postbiotic may reduce levels of liver enzymes and support liver health and function, says a new study from Glac Biotech Co. in Taiwan.
A low dose of guayusa leaf extract may boost cognition and mood in health young adults, while a higher dose may also promote motor-cognitive performance, according to results of a small acute-dosing study.
The combined intake of vitamins D and K could improve cardiovascular and bone health in postmenopausal women, highlighting the potential benefits of supplementation, according to a new review.
A paper published this week in the JAMA Network Open medical journal spotlights the use of six herbal supplements frequently associated with potential hepatotoxic effects. The reliability of the data, approach, conclusions and call to action quickly came...
New research has revealed an association between maternal vitamin D status and the gut microbiota structure and composition of infants potentially linked to an increased risk of allergic diseases, highlighting the need for supplementation in pregnancy.
Probiotics and casein supplements could improve endurance of male soccer players, according to a recent double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
Supplementation with spirulina and copper may help water polo players’ subjective performance measurements by lowering muscular tension, according to a recent study.
The combination of prebiotics and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is gaining traction in Asia for infants, alongside prebiotics and protein for the ageing population, says Friesland Campina.
Morinaga Milk Industry zeroed in on the weight management efficacies of Bifidobacterium breve B-3 (B. breve B-3) probiotic strain, and its potential for preventing age-related metabolic issues, at the Growth Asia Summit 2024.
Consuming an oral dose of keratin may provide beauty-from-within benefits for hair and skin in women between the ages of 45 and 60, according to a new study on supplier AIDP's KeraGEN-IV ingredient.
Research in professional football players indicates that the response to increased muscle mass under creatine supplementation in professional football players is associated with a genetic score.
Weizmannia coagulans BC99 (formerly Bacillus coagulans) reduced the symptoms of constipation via the modulation of Bifidobacterium and Ruminococcus impacting metabolic pathways that impact metabolism and inflammation, according to new research.
Taking a single nightly dose of kava extract surprisingly increased the daytime motivation to move during two weeks of military special operations training, according to a recent study led by researchers at wellness company Thorne HealthTech.
A new review of supplements targeting insomnia, depression and anxiety has concluded there is a lack of research into the effects of products in older consumers, especially those with anxiety and comorbidities.
Monteloeder, a subsidiary of SuanNutra, has introduced BeRelief, a study-backed botanical formula to address musculoskeletal discomfort, created with the help of machine learning tools.
A study suggests that individuals who are carriers of a specific genetic variant may reap better exercise performance from caffeine supplementation, underscoring a potential approach for developing personalised sports nutrition products.
Current evidence suggests that creatine monohydrate may improve certain facets of cognitive function in adults with differing effects among populations, according to a new review funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Low-dose CBD supports healthy sleep in healthy participants and increases immune cell expression, according to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients.
Nutraceutical ingredient supplier Sabinsa has highlighted the results of a preliminary study evaluating the safety, tolerability and health benefits of its standardized beetroot extract Sabeet.
Taiwan's Greenyn Biotechnology is working to get regulatory approvals in key Asia markets for Antrodia cinnamomea, after the so-called 'miracle mushroom' was found to improve the liver function of regular drinkers and chronic Hep B patients...
Gut health experts have spotlighted a new study that backs the efficacy of a supplement combining a postbiotic and a second-generation prebiotic in lowering blood sugar levels in a prediabetic population.
Flexible zein nanoparticles (FZP) can encapsulate and transport cannabidiol (CBD) to the small intestine for improved absorption, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
A Taiwan study has found that supplementation of a probiotic strain can enhance neuropsychological performance in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), showing promise as a complement to drugs treatment.
A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.
A new paper published in the journal Advances in Nutrition examines whether the efficacy evidence currently available supports population-based, preventive recommendations for probiotics. This has raised questions within the dietary supplement industry...
A novel dietary supplement for targeted delivery of LPC-EPA/DHA derived from krill may protect against neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, according to a new animal study from the Netherlands.
Beta-alanine supplementation improves sports performance in key high-intensity functional training (HIFT) measures, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
Sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) among NCAA collegiate athletes is low, leading to inappropriate intake of macro and micronutrients, according to a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
New research in precise small intestine sampling takes the industry a step closer to offering real-time insights into host-diet-microbiota interactions.
Probiotic supplementation (PS) in preterm infants reduces risk of hospitalization in the first two years after discharge from the neonatal unit, according to a recent study from Western Australia published in the journal Nutrients.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research on the potential of Rhodiola rosea and Nelumbo nucifera extracts in improving sleep in adults suffering from subthreshold insomnia, how findings of a new meta-analysis have shown curcumin's...
Soil-derived microbiota could offer future solutions for immune health, researcher Aki Sinkkonen told an audience at the ISAPP annual meeting last week.
Much more is now known about how dietary supplements act on the body, but evidence surrounding the associated health effects is still building, according to a recently published digest of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2023 Science in Session...
An ethanolic extract from the peel of a Japanese citrus fruit may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota of lab mice fed a high fat diet and may lower the animals’ body weight, says a new study from Taiwan.
Supplementation with cornelian cherry may impact diverse cardiometabolic risk factors among individuals considered to be at high risk, according to a new study.
Supplementation with a blend of four probiotic strains and an amylase enzyme may boost the abundance of beneficial Saccharomyces cerevisiae 200-fold, while also decreasing potential pathogens, says a new study.
Adding mulberry fruit extract (MFE) to carbohydrate-rich meals may reduce postprandial glucose (PPG) and insulin (PPI) responses in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improves recovery after exercise by reducing signs of oxidative stress, suggests a review in Nutrients.
