Vitamin K1 may improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels for pre-diabetics
Supplements containing vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) may improve glycemic status and insulin sensitivity for premenopausal and pre-diabetic women, says a new study.
Archives for April 13, 2015
DSM named ‘Company of the Year’ by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America
The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) has recognized DSM’s Halal compliance, implementation and program of label control by naming DSM its Company of the Year.
Exclusive discount on registration for prebiotic and probiotic event
Probiota Americas 2015: NutraIngredients reader discount for probiotic and prebiotic event
NutraIngredients-USA.com and NutraIngredients.com are offering a 10% discount on registration for our prebiotic and probiotic event held on 3-5 June 2015 in sunny San Diego.
Sodium pills neither help nor hinder athletes: Research
High-dose sodium supplements do not impact temperature regulation, heart rate, or performance in endurance athletes, say researchers.
Spice up your game? Indena bets on curcumin for sports
Botanical firm Indena will be pushing its curcumin ingredient for use in sports nutrition products.
Whose job is it to police illegal health claims?
With different bodies referring illegal health claims to one another for policing, NutraIngredients asks: Whose responsibility is it to ensure health claim compliance – and does it matter as long as illegal claims are removed?
FDA warns consumers against Tri-Methyl Xtreme muscle growth product
The FDA has issued a consumer warning to stop using Las Vegas-based Extreme Products Group’s Tri-Methyl Xtreme following reports of serious liver injury.
Muscle-building supplements linked to testicular cancer risk
An association between muscle-building supplements and testicular cancer is stronger for young men and long periods of use - with a 177% increased risk for those who mix supplements, warn scientists.