News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research, including new findings on steamed ginger extract for weight loss, ashwagandha for supporting cardiorespiratory fitness and more.
Bioscience entrepreneur Dr. Bill Barclay took home the GOED Lifetime Achievement Award at the latest edition of GOED Exchange held in Singapore for his discovery and technique for producing microalgae-derived omega-3.
The extended clinical research partnership between Pendulum and the Mayo Clinic seeks to build a stronger body of clinical evidence for microbiome-based interventions beyond metabolic health.
Choline may impact brain network efficiency and working memory-related brain connectivity in post-menopausal women, says a new study using Balchem’s VitaCholine.
A targeted multivitamin supplement could help reduce the national issue of hidden nutritional inadequacy in the UK, according to new research presented at the Nutrition Society Conference.
Consuming a complex multi-ingredient supplement for two weeks improved micronutrient sufficiency and enriched beneficial gut microbiota in healthy, resistance‑trained adults without affecting digestive tolerance, according to a study funded by all-in-one...
Supplementing with steamed ginger extract may help to reduce body fat and total weight while also improving cholesterol levels, according to new research.
Participants who took a supplement containing calcium fructoborate and phytochemicals experienced benefits in pressure pain threshold (PPT), sleep, recovery, and fatigue post-exercise, according to a new study.
Pre- and post-natal vitamin B12 supplements for pregnant vegetarian women may improve neurodevelopment scores for the infants, says a new large, multi-center, double-blind randomized controlled trial.
A study suggested that preschool children who consumed multi-nutrient-fortified milk for nine months improved scores on the Processing Speed Index and showed beneficial gut microbial shifts.
A probiotic derived from kimchi may absorb nanoplastics in the gut and help eliminate environmental pollutants from the body, suggests a new study from the World Institute of Kimchi in South Korea.
A study in China supports Weizmannia coagulans BC99’s potential to enhance intestinal motility, regulate gut microbiota and increase SCFA production.
An isomaltulose-based caffeinated beverage with l-theanine may cause less increase in blood glucose and insulin compared to a sucrose-based caffeinated beverage, without compromising cognitive and performance benefits.
Three months supplementation with Slimbiotics’ heat-killed L. fermentum strain led to reduced body fat and waist circumference alongside increased muscle mass, according to a pilot study.
Singapore microbiome firm AMILI and Google are planning to launch a personalized nutrition mobile application at the end of April.
The 19th International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health (IPC) will feature sessions around cutting-edge science in the microbiome space, including extracellular vesicles, gut-organ axes and skin.
Thirty milligrams per day of an optimized ashwagandha ingredient may boost cardiorespiratory fitness and delay the onset fatigue in healthy adults, according to data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Drinking Italian-style coffee daily is linked to improved liver health, with benefits peaking at four to six cups, according to new research.
A new bulletin from the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) details the latest adulteration and mislabeling of ginseng roots, a highly regarded herb with high prices incentivizing fraud in the supply chain.
Maternal undernutrition is a concern throughout Africa, but collective action among countries and institutions has established a path forward to address the public health challenge.
A clearer picture exists of how much folic acid supplementation is needed to avoid neural tube defects (NTDs) during pregnancy.
Chewable supplements formulated with a non-viable Lactobacillus salivarius strain may improve oral health for children by reducing levels of tooth decay causing bacteria, says a new study from Poland.
Dr Ross Walker, an integrative cardiologist, explains why mitochondrial health and ubiquinol supplementation play important roles in maintaining cardiovascular function.
A unique micellar glutathione formulation can enhance oral bioavailability compared to standard glutathione preparation.
Twelve weeks of probiotic supplementation may improve fasting glucose and reduce inflammatory markers in adults with subthreshold depression, according to a study in the journal Nutrients.
Adding a cup of red raspberries to a carbohydrate‑rich meal may help curb post‑meal glucose and insulin spikes while supporting short-term cognitive performance in older obese or overweight adults.
Growth Asia Summit 2026 takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore, and childhood nutrition is one of the main themes to be covered on the first day of the summit.
The deadline for submitting entries to the Scientific Frontiers and Probiota Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas is fast approaching, but there’s still time to showcase your research or innovative startup.
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.
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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...
A combination of vitamins B3 (nicotinamide) and B6 (pyridoxine) may stimulate muscle stem cells and accelerate muscle regeneration and repair after high intensity exercise, says a new study.
A study funded by Japanese firm Nomura Dairy Products reported that consumption of a probiotic drink for eight weeks could reduce loose stools tendency.
Two years of daily supplementation with a multivitamin-mineral may slow aging in older adults, says a new data from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), a large-scale, nationwide, randomized trial.
A standardized saw palmetto extract standardized for specific fatty acids report improvements in hair density, new hair growth and shedding reduction in adults with self-perceived hair thinning, say two new studies.
Drinking caffeine about an hour before a morning workout may boost muscle strength and performance, according to new research published in Nutrients.
A minimally processed whole salmon oil may lead to 4.3-fold greater increase in the Omega-3 Index per 100 mg of EPA+DHA than a commonly used, concentrated omega-3 oil, says a new study.
A study in healthy adults found that daily supplementation had a positive impact on motivation, attention, mental energy and effort toward achieving goals after 14 days of intake.
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Women’s brain health was positioned as a significant and under-addressed opportunity within the cognitive supplement category during a panel discussion at Expo West 2026.
A study published this week outlines efforts to make palmitoleic acid (POA) more commercially viable, outlining a fermentation-based production route that could help address ongoing supply and consistency issues.
An animal study demonstrated specific shifts in microbial composition in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) supplemented with α-lipoic acid, betaine and L-carnitine.
This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research, including discussions of establishing dietary reference intakes for creatine in healthy adults, coffee pulp extract and its potential to lower cholesterol, and beetroot juice use among...
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are more than just ingredient and consumer product awards, with a range of specialty categories recognizing Innovations in Women’s Health, Start-ups and Nutrition Research.
Probiotic microbes influenced biological aging, according to preclinical findings presented by Dr. Laurent Mouchirou during a Nagi Bioscience webinar.
Coffee pulp extract (CPE) from the arabica species may improve cholesterol levels, reduce body weight and enhance insulin sensitivity, according to research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.