Omega-3 could help support ‘friendly bacteria’ in the gut
The omage-3 fatty acid EPA may help to support the growth and tolerance of probiotic bacterial strains in the human gut, according to new preliminary research.
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Pre hypertension link to risk in young adults widens scope for grape seed extract, Polyphenolics says
High blood pressure has been called the silent killer, and a recent study indicates its effects may be more widespread than previously believed. It creates a market opportunity for those few dietary supplement ingredients that have data backing their...
Should probiotics star in Helicobacter pylori therapy?
There are some promising results but no firm conclusions when it comes to using probiotics against the stomach germ Helicobacter pylori, a review finds.
Fennel supplements – why do Europeans take them and are they safe?
Fennel may be the sixth most consumed botanical in some European countries, but little is known about its safety or rate of consumption, say PlantLIBRA researchers looking at it for the first time.
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We can pack ‘glass of milk’ level of calcium into chocolate, says Delavau
Nutritional ingredients supplier Delavau has utilized its fortification technology to enrich chocolate and compound coatings with calcium equivalent to levels in a glass of milk.
Multi-component formula shows potential eye health benefits for diabetics: RCT
Six months of supplementation with xanthophyll pigments, antioxidants and selected botanical extracts may improve visual function in diabetes, says a new study.
Canadian company claims its liposomal delivery massively boosts CBD bioavailability
Despite the regulatory haze that clouds the picture of hemp ingredients, innovation continues at an unrestrained pace. In the latest development, early stage company Lexaria says it has developed a liposomal delivery system to boost the bioavailability...