Myanmar pledges national action to tackle child stunting and micronutrient deficiencies
Myanmar has vowed to tackle child stunting and widespread micronutrient deficiencies, and include nutritional wellbeing in its national development planning.
Archives for February 1, 2017
Prebiotics and probiotics show potential in dermatitis treatment
Could altering the gut microbiome help prevent or treat Atopic Dermatitis (AD)? Japanese researchers seem to think so as they make a case for this approach in a recently published review.
Water and acid stable encapsulation backed for creatine uptake
A new water stable micro-encapsulaton of creatine has enabled the ingredient to be used in a liquid shot for the first time, says Anabio Technologies.
Review: Why Asian mushrooms merit animal and human studies to assess Alzheimer's benefits
The traditional use of some mushroom species in Asia to boost cognitive function, along with papers purportedly showing their brain health benefits, mean they are worthy of scientific investigation to see if they can help people with Alzheimer's Disease,...
Blackmores Institute: It’s vital we help pharmacists enhance supplements knowledge
Blackmores Institute is to hold its first Singapore symposium as part of its efforts to help train and guide pharmacists to safely and effectively integrate supplements into their practices.
L-carnitine combination may promote muscle growth, strength in older adults
Supplementation with a novel L-carnitine formulation may increase lean muscle mass and leg strength in healthy older adults compared to placebo, says a new study.
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Tea extracts show antioxidant benefits for soccer players: RCT
Extracts from green tea or hibiscus tea may significantly reduce markers of oxidative stress in male soccer players, says a new study.
Prickly pear & seaweed benefit brain disease - in flies
Extracts from prickly pear and brown seaweed can help prolong life in fruit fly models of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease by disrupting toxic compounds, according to a new study.
Red seaweed could be a potential aid for cancer treatment: Study
A study found that red seaweed (k.alvarezii) helps in slowing down the growth rate of mammary tumours in rats, which researchers says displays the algae’s potential as a natural aid in cancer treatment.
FDA offers to help industry draft guidance following Trump’s regulatory freeze
Days after President Trump signed an executive order that freezes some regulations and draft guidance documents, FDA offers to help food industry associations draft their own guidance documents to help “capture the best practices” and boost industry...
Trump's executive order could upend current regulatory structure, experts say
Pres. Trump’s executive order requiring new regulations to be offset by the elimination of existing ones could wreak havoc with the pending roll-out of long awaited rules, such as the NDI draft guidance, observers say.
Canadian algae developer pivots toward cannabis
Development stage company Algae Dynamics Corp is among the latest dietary supplement firms to succumb to the allure of CBDs and other fractions of the cannabis plant.
Last chance to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2017
Today is your last chance to enter your innovative ingredients, products, research and services to one of the 13 categories in our NutraIngredients Awards 2017.
Lonza land CHF 865 million towards Capsugel purchase from new share issue
Nutritional ingredients and pharma giant Lonza has raised €810 million towards its €5.2bn takeover of Capsugel after issuing five million new shares.
Why 'conservative clones' criticising supplements should clean up their own backyard first
A group of scientists and doctors who call themselves the “Friends of Science in Medicine” (FSM) are relaunching an attack on complementary medicine, writes Dr Ross Walker, an expert in the field of preventative cardiology in Australia.