Research

Magnesium and sleep: What does the science say?

NI+Magnesium and sleep: What does the science say?

By Lauren Nicolle

A recent systematic review of randomized controlled trials raises questions about magnesium’s effectiveness as a sleep aid, concluding that the current evidence is inconsistent and of low certainty.

Probiotic strain may support exercise endurance, study suggests

Probiotic strain may support exercise endurance, study suggests

By Louisa Richards

One week of SLAB51 multi-strain probiotic supplementation was associated with longer total exercise duration and exercise duration above Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER), as well as higher pre-exercise antioxidant activity compared with placebo.

Beetroot nitrates may attenuate caffeine-induced arterial stiffness

Beetroot nitrates may attenuate caffeine-induced arterial stiffness

By Louisa Richards

New research from Loughborough University showed that acute caffeine consumption increased arterial stiffness in adults. However, when caffeine was ingested simultaneously with a beetroot powder supplement, the changes were no longer significant.

Double champion: Phynova takes mulberry leaf extract beyond sugar control

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

Double champion: Phynova takes mulberry leaf extract beyond sugar control

By Tingmin Koe

A well-known benefit of mulberry leaf extract is blood glucose control, but Phynova Group, which won two awards in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, is taking the ingredient to new heights through research that uncovers how insulin sensitivity...

AI’s booming, but execute it right to win – Agrifood experts

AI’s booming, but execute it right to win – Agrifood experts

By Tingmin Koe, Pearly Neo and Amanda Lim

AI is rapidly transforming operations in the agrifood sector, allowing companies to identify innovative technologies quicker and enabling shorter product cycles, but whether AI is useful still boils down to meticulous planning and execution, say agrifood...

Inside the consumer challenges fueling the omega-3 gap

Inside the consumer challenges fueling the omega-3 gap

By Cassandra Stern

Consumer data shows consumers may already know omega-3s matter. Getting them to understand which omega-3s they need, choose a product or food source and stick with it is proving to be a different challenge.

BSRA calls on longevity industry to invest in aging research

BSRA calls on longevity industry to invest in aging research

By Nikki Hancocks

Aging research has never been more relevant. Yet despite aging populations, stretched healthcare systems and booming commercial interest in longevity, fundamental questions about the biology of aging remain unanswered and research funding is scarce,...

Science shorts: Biotics, ginger and protein in the spotlight

Science shorts: Biotics, ginger and protein in the spotlight

By Tingmin Koe

This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research findings, including new findings on probiotics, postbiotics and ginger supplementation and how consuming different proteins could affect plasma levels of advanced glycation end products.

Beyond fish oil: What could close the omega-3 gap?

Beyond fish oil: What could close the omega-3 gap?

By Cassandra Stern

The omega-3 industry has spent decades trying to close the gap between recommended and actual EPA and DHA intake. But with traditional marine resources under pressure, researchers are increasingly asking whether a broader mix of sources can close that gap.

SANS USA moves to Dallas for 2027

SANS USA moves to Dallas for 2027

By Cassandra Stern

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA (SANS USA) is heading to Dallas in 2027 after two consecutive sold-out editions in San Diego.

Beets and hypertension: A world of disinformation

NI+Beets and hypertension: A world of disinformation

By Mark Miller, PhD, MBA, FACN, CNS, President, Kaiviti Consulting LLC

An increasingly common mainstream media narrative portrays beets as an effective approach to lowering high blood pressure, but this claim remains unsubstantiated and reflects a misguided understanding of the cardiovascular system and the role of nitric...

Women’s health boom puts science communication under the microscope

Women’s health boom puts science communication under the microscope

By Cassandra Stern

CRN’s upcoming SciComms Connect symposium will highlight how women’s health is attracting more research, investment, and product development, but translating that momentum into credible supplement products and consumer messaging remains challenging.

Ginger shows promise for cholesterol metabolism

Ginger shows promise for cholesterol metabolism

By Louisa Richards

Short term ginger supplementation enhanced cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC) and improved the antioxidant response in healthy participants, according to a new study.

Study backs HMB’s role in age-related muscle preservation

Study backs HMB’s role in age-related muscle preservation

By Louisa Richards

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.

Protein source affects plasma AGE markers

Protein source affects plasma AGE markers

By Tingmin Koe

Protein supplementation, depending on the types of protein taken, can affect the plasma levels of different advanced glycation end products (AGEs), according to a new RCT from Singapore.