Supplements

Anabio breakthrough opens door to probiotic enumeration advances

Anabio breakthrough opens door to probiotic enumeration advances

By Stephen Daniells

Ireland’s AnaBio has developed a method that allows for consistent correlations to be made between encapsulated probiotic counts via plating and flow cytometry, an advance which could facilitate the adoption of faster and more precise flow cytometry...

Study takes multi-nation look at military supplement use

Study takes multi-nation look at military supplement use

By Asia Sherman

A recent paper published in BMJ Military Health contributes an international view of dietary supplement use in the military, comparing frequency, form and motivations for supplementation in the United States, France, United Kingdom and Slovenia.

Nordic Biotic probiotics may curb postmenopausal bone loss

Nordic Biotic probiotics may curb postmenopausal bone loss

By Olivia Haslam

New research by Nordic Biotic has found that supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei LPC100 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP140 could improve bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women.

Parental nutrition knowledge gaps may influence purchasing habits

Parental nutrition knowledge gaps may influence purchasing habits

By Olivia Haslam

A Bayer survey reveals that many consumers are unaware of the impact of parental nutrition on a baby's growth during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with over half reporting they have never received guidance on essential dietary supplements.

Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"

Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"

By Kirsty Doolan

Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...

More research needed on OTC products commonly used for anxiety

More research needed on OTC products commonly used for anxiety

By Matt Chittock

A new UK review has revealed a critical gap in research on over-the-counter (OTC) products widely used to manage anxiety, noting that few trials have examined the effects of these supplements when taken alongside antidepressants.

The future of beauty-from-within: Webinar insights

The future of beauty-from-within: Webinar insights

By Olivia Haslam

In a recent editorial webinar hosted by CosmeticsDesign and NutraIngredients, experts from the fields of nutrition and skincare gathered to discuss the growing trend of beauty from within.

New ASA rulings target CBD for kids “grey area”

New ASA rulings target CBD for kids “grey area”

By Olivia Haslam

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) identifies two brands making claims that cannabidiol (CBD) is suitable for consumption by children, but “legal and safe are two different things” according to expert opinion.