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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Multiple polyphenol compounds from plants may have potential in cellular senescence, including curcumin, genistein, resveratrol, epigallocatechin gallate, hesperidin, naringenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, fisetin, procyanidin and gingerenone.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Flavonoids, a class of plant pigments that  found fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["Caffeine supplementation may be a valuable intervention for volleyball players seeking acute performance enhancement," wrote researchers based in China.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The term prebiotic was coined by Dr. Glenn Gibson and Dr. Marcel Roberfroid in 1995]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Creatine is produced naturally in the body by three main amino acids: Arginine, methionine and glycine]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers have begun to focus on creatine’s potential role in boosting cognitive performance. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A Chinese study highlights the potential role of probiotic supplementation in early childhood for preventing overweight and obesity during the preschool period.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Derived from microalgae, BrainPhyt is comprised primarily of the powerful antioxidant fucoxanthin. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Maternal fish oil supplementation may reduce negative effects of high-fat diet on neurodevelopmental brain changes]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indonesian researchers have identified Lactobacillus rhamnosus TOM 22.8 as the standout strain for bacterial vaginosis treatment. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Reproductive health in men and women is linked to cell mitochondrial function, but there remains a big gap in consumer awareness in this area, said Japanese functional ingredient supplier Kaneka Corporation.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sleep supplement science continues to expand,  exploring the benefits of a wide range of ingredients and blends for their sleep-promoting properties.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Honey contains a rich nutritional profile of sugars, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and polyphenols. Some honeys have richer nutritional profiles than others.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Spirulina, a type of blue-green microalgae often referred to as a superfood, is known for its high nutrient density.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dietary supplement industry stakeholders say that sensationalist media headlines misrepresent the findings of a University of Rochester Medical Center study exploring how leukemia cells may use taurine to fuel their growth.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Migraines affect around 15% of the global population, but the pathophysiological mechanisms are not fully understood.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Astaxanthin is a reddish carotenoid with powerful antioxidant activity that is sourced from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis (pictured).]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/05/20/a-dietary-framework-for-pregnant-and-lactating-women-in-urban-settings/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Urbanization has led to the inadequate consumption of fermentable fibers and phytonutrients.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers in Spain explored the single and combine effects of caffeine and beetroot juice on measures of strength and performance.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The correlation between B2 and rates of H. pylori has not been thoroughly researched.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Q-actin's ability to improve sleep could have "meaningful clinical implications", according to researchers. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Probiota Americas 2025 will take place June 9-11 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The NutraCast is NutraIngredients-USA's award-winning weekly podcast]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The bioactive compounds in olive leaf, such as oleuropein, oleacein, tyrosol, and hydroxytyrosol, have previously shown anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-atherogenic properties]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/05/14/study-highlights-public-health-concern-for-irish-iodine-levels/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Adequate maternal iodine is crucial for healthy fetal brain development, and during pregnancy, requirements can increase by around 50% to maintain a sufficient supply of iodine to the fetus.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/05/13/pectin-promotes-production-of-indole-derivatives-in-the-gut/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pectin intake may encourage gut bacteria to produce more beneficial indole compounds according to new in vitro research]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/05/13/gut-microbiome-study-uncovers-strain-level-geographic-differences-and-disease-links/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New research sheds light on the genetic variability of the human gut microbiome at the strain level on a global scale, identifying links with geographical location, health and disease.]]></image:caption>
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