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      <image:caption><![CDATA["We’ve known for years that the first 1,000 days of life set the stage for a child’s lifelong health, but seeing this published in a leading peer-reviewed journal validates just how powerful microbiome support can be in these early years," said Dr. Elisa Song.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New data from an international research team found that terpenoids from common herbs like thyme may have potential for nutrition-based healthspan promotion]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Experts call for greater focus in women’s health research as the estrobolome emerges as key regulator of estrogen.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, cross-over study assessed the efficacy of Prosomnial pistachio extract from Network Nutrition.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Calanus oil is a sustainable marine source of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n3 PUFAs), derived from the lipid-rich copepod Calanus finmarchicus. It also contains antioxidants such as astaxanthin, plant sterols and fatty alcohols. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The study suggests that the interaction between different mushroom species produces synergistic effects, indicating that their combined chemistry offers greater benefits than individual components alone.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers explored the effects of a prebiotic containing inulin as part of a multi-model approach to IBS-C that includes psychological therapies, dietary strategies and lifestyle changes.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Over half of surveyed participants in Germany report taking magnesium, new research finds]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[North Atlantic fish like herring (pictured) and mackerel have lower EPA and DHA concentrations but high levels of long-chain monounsaturated fatty acids (LC-MUFAs).]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Epigenomic insights help identify bioactive compounds that can modulate gene expression.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Scottish manufacturer Oceanium’s fucoidan-rich seaweed extract delivers low-dose prebiotic benefits.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new study by Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences showed NMN (Nicotinamide mononucleotide) supplementation could improve hair health. 
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Study shows SFE + UAE techniques enhance curcuminoid yield and bioactivity
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Non-standard formulas often contain added carbohydrates such as maltodextrin or sucrose, which can raise blood glucose, disrupt satiety and potentially encourage overfeeding.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Discovered in 1957 during reserach into the anti-inflammatory properties of egg yolk, PEA is also produced by the body as a first responder to pain, stress and inflammation and is used up locally in all tissues.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As an adaptogen, Rhodiola rosea is recognized for its ability to mitigate physiological responses to stress. Its key bioactive compounds, rosavin and salidroside, may reduce fatigue and enhance energy.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The authors said that the identified errors were honest mistakes and agreed with the decision to retract the study.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The study helps explain the importance of vitamin D sufficiency in pregnancy.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dietary supplements are chronically underutilized in Europe, according to a new review, which found that micronutrient inadequacy is "surprisingly common."]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hand grip strength and quality of life among study participants improved significantly.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new Balchem-funded study explores the benefits of its low-dose OptiMSM ingredient on post-race recovery and immune response  in half-marathon study.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The review reveals gender and sports gaps in the research]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Caption Vitamin E is a family of eight separate but related molecules: four tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) and four tocotrienols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta). Tocotrienols are derived from three major sources, including rice (picture), palm and annatto.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As organisms age, the progressive decline in autophagic efficiency contributes to increased vulnerability to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic inflammation—hallmarks of aging. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Professor Ennio Tasciotti, director of human longevity program at IRCCS San Raffaele, illustrated the applications of nano and micro formulations to boost therapeutic properties of plant-derived actives.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["This is the first randomized clinical study to demonstrate that a vaginally applied multi-strain L. crispatus vaginal synbiotic leads to an optimal CST I vaginal microbiome, a biomarker associated with a reduction in microbiome-mediated women’s health conditions," wrote researchers, led by renowned vaginal microbiome scientist Dr. Jacques Ravel.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers evaluated the effects of a combination of 1,000 mg of vitamin C and 335 mg of vitamin E on physical perfromance and markers of oxidative stress and inflammation.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[OmniActive’s Zenroot is an ashwagandha root extract. 
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Damage to the skin's extracellular matrix, particularly collagen, leads to visible skin changes such as pigmentation, thinning of the skin barrier, accelerated formation of wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity.]]></image:caption>
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