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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Supplementing a meat-rich diet with berries may boost the relative abundances of different beneficial bacteria in the gut compared to a meat-rich diet alone.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kerry’s Sensoril ashwagandha shown to ease menopause symptoms, improve bone and heart health © courtneyk Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers from the University of Canberra reported improvements in subjective sleep onset latency, daytime dysfunction and overall sleep quality score.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[For cognitive function improvements, the optimal ratio for infant formula of DHA omega-3 to ARA omega-6 is between 0.5 and 1, says a new meta-analysis.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new study is the first to use a plant-based meal rather than a protein powder, and the first to compare pro- and postbiotics head-to-head for protein absorption, said Dr. Ralf Jäger.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Study: Gencor’s pomegranate and cocoa blend boosts sexual function and well-being in aging men © Frank and Helena / Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new study using an extract from scarlet beebalm may counter nine of the 12 hallmarks of aging.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BPFG and L-citrulline appear to have a synergistic effect, improving performance and mitigating exercise-induced oxidative stress.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Supplementing with 1 g of fish oil per day may be required to achieve certain cardiovascular benefits, researchers say. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Approximately half of the world’s children and adolescents are affected by symptoms of computer vision syndrome, a condition that causes discomfort and eye strain due to prolonged use of digital screens.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers from Italy evaluated the effects of consuming lettuce biostimulated with Ecklonia maxima, a kelp species typically found along the southern Atlantic coast of Africa, on iron homeostasis and metabolic pathways in humans.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Individual microbiota variations highlighted in new research in menopausal women.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Givaudan’s Pacran cranberry ingredient cut UTI Risk by 52% in new clinical trial]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New research has confirmed ginseng's emotional and cognitive benefits.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A study led by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health reports that prior to the pandemic 11 % of the U.S. population took a dietary supplement for perceived immune benefits and that 60 % used a product with label claims related to immune benefits.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/03/18/plant-based-fatty-acids-during-childhood-linked-to-lower-obesity-in-adults/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Plant-based fats may play a key role in improving cardiometabolic health markers like BMI, cholesterol and blood pressure, according to new research.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/03/17/yale-study-opens-new-avenues-for-cannabinoids-and-chronic-pain-relief/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yale researchers are targeting peripheral channels with cannabinoids as strategy to develop nonaddictive therapies for chronic pain.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A mother putting on surgical mask for her daughter to prevent the spread of cold and flu.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Probiotic lacticaseibacillus paracasei K56 may reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia in postgraduate students, study finds]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/03/13/pharmanagers-rhodiozen-rhodiola-extract-may-support-strength-training/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Herbal supplements used as ergogenic aids often have adaptogenic properties, like Rhodiola rosea, helping the body to adapt to physical and mental stress, which is beneficial in sports and exercise settings.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/03/12/ncnprs-30-years-of-pioneering-dietary-supplement-research/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Housed within the Thad Cochran Research Center, the NCNPR grew out of U.M.’s commitment to botanical research, which dates to the establishment of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) and Department of Pharmacognosy on campus in 1965.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/03/12/palatinose-drink-before-bed-may-improve-sleep/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[“These findings are significant, as deep or slow-wave sleep is important for physical recovery and cognitive health,” said Beneo's Dr Stephan Theis.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by nutraceutical firms to identify the potential mechanism of actions of their products or for refining existing product formulations. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MEDI could allow researchers to identify dietary patterns linked to chronic conditions.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["Manufacturers and suppliers could benefit from developing educational materials that emphasize evidence-based information, challenge misconceptions about the performance-enhancing benefits of supplements and highlight the importance of informed decision-making," said Jana Daher, researcher at the University of Guelph.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Professor Ger Rijkers, professor emeritus in biomedical and life sciences at University College Roosevelt, speaking at Probiota + IPA World Congress 2025 in Copenhagen.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers cover the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[After two weeks of intervention, significant improvements were observed in sleep efficacy and total sleep time for the participants that took the supplement made from lime peel.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan discusses the needs of women over their lifespans for sports nutrition and everyday performance.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Find out the latest trends in Asia-Pacific's nutraceutical sector in this round-up.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["We recommend that nutritionists become part of orienteering teams, as orienteers may use non-professional sources of nutrition, and studies have identified positive effects of nutritional support on nutrition knowledge," wrote researchers]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[AI-powered App offers promising personalized nutrition and cognitive training to combat age-related decline]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[“These findings herald a novel mechanistic paradigm for the therapeutic application of products based on P. eryngii mushrooms, positioning them as a highly promising approach for the clinical management of intestinal permeability disorders while also mitigating systemic inflammatory cascades," wrote the researchers behind the new study.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Microencapsulation may reduce the laxative effects associated with magnesium supplements, say researchers.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Scientific research is essential for understanding the role of supplements in health, but it must be interpreted carefully,  says the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Dr. Andrea Wong.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumption of the fermented food kombucha is associated with range of potential health benefits, including blood sugar control, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and gut microbiota changes linked to improved metabolic health.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA["This study has advanced our understanding of the health-enhancing properties of HMOs while highlighting the need for further studies on the efficacy of incorporating individual structures into infant formula, particularly when aiming to modulate the gut microbiota," wrote scientists from the Human Milk Institute at the University of California San Diego.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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