A strawberry a day keeps the oxidative stress away?
Regular strawberry consumption may help the body fight oxidative stress by increasing immune cell defences, according to research.
Archives for March 17, 2014
Is current evidence sufficient to support recommendations for higher omega-3 intakes?
Higher blood levels of the omega-3s EPA and DHA are associated with lower coronary risks, but the overall evidence is insufficient to encourage high consumption of omega-3s, says a new meta-analysis.
Customer relationships are crucial to developing personalised nutrition offerings
If Personalised Nutritional Offerings (PNOs) are to gain a commercial foothold in the marketplace, lessons need to be learned and providers will have to change the way they approach customer relationships, say researchers.
Expo West highlights: ‘Unless you've literally pulled it out of the ground yourself and stuck it in a box, don't call it all-natural’
If it’s in the natural channel today, it could be in food, drug and mass merchandise stores tomorrow, so food and beverage trend-spotters were out in force at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim on March 6-9.
Well-fed but not well-nourished: Industry trade associations address nutrient shortfalls at dietary supplement caucus
The Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC), in cooperation with the leading trade associations, addressed the issue of nutrient shortfalls and their potential public health implications.
Battle of the bugs: Beneficial bacteria vital to immune response against infection
Our microbiome may play a central role in immune responses to infections, according to new research revealing how beneficial bacteria are necessary for the development of innate immune cells.
Metabolites of EPA, DHA ripe area for innovation, expert says
Innovation in omega-3s has come in many forms. New delivery modes, new raw material sources, and new chemical forms. But through it all, the story has always been about EPA and DHA as whole molecules. That might be about to change.
Did the AREDS2 study set the cut-off for benefits too high?
AREDS2 data finds omega-3s ineffective for heart health, but subgroup analysis suggests big benefits for healthy individuals
Daily dietary supplements of omega-3s do not affect cardiovascular disease risk in elderly patients with the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, says a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
New structure will create a 'more relevant' Twinlab, Tolworthy says
For Twinlab CEO Tom Tolworthy, a company's culture says a lot about its values. And the structure of the company should reflect that, which is why he’s taking Twinlab in a new direction.
Carotech’s Tocomin & Tocomin SupraBio joins the Non-GMO Project Verified ranks
The Non-GMO Project has verified Carotech’s Tocomin and Tocomin SupraBio natural full spectrum palm tocotrienol complex.