Genetic testing can have implications for use of caffeine in sports nutrition
You can’t yet find the next great athlete by doing a genetic test. But you can determine who is most likely to benefit from caffeine, a common sports nutrition ingredient
Archives for July 2, 2017
MIT spin-off gets closer to launch of 3D printed supplements
Multiply Labs, a spin-off company from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is gearing up for the launch of its 3D printed personalized supplements.
High folate, low B12 combo doubles maternal diabetes risk
Pregnant women with combined low vitamin B12 and high folate levels showed a 97% increase in risk pregnancy-related diabetes, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.
MusclePharm develops meal replacement for war fighters
MusclePharm has formulated a special ‘tactical’ meal replacement product in a partnership with the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM).
Strawberry seeds show supplement promise
Defatted strawberry seeds have ‘great potential’ for use as ingredients in dietary supplements or products with high nutrition value, says a new study.
Pre-clinical data supports Velositol’s benefits for muscle building activity
Adding a combination of amylopectin and chromium to branched chain amino acids or pea protein may increase the rate of muscle protein synthesis compared to using BCAA or pea protein alone, according to preclinical studies using Nutrition 21’s Velositol...
Parabel to open new farm for increased duckweed protein production by end of this year
As the boom of plant protein continues, Florida-based Parabel is betting on a relatively little-known plant in North America, duckweed, as a new protein source for American consumers. The company’s new facility is slated to open by the end of the year,...
Functional potential: Spanish team backs melanoidins as functional ingredients
Melanoidins are found in many thermally processed foods, but researchers in Spain say they could be better utilised as functional ingredients.
Amazon helps startups find their footing and get in the door with brick & mortar retailers
Amazon.com offers startups a way to test their products' proof of concept and gain an early, loyal following before approaching large physical retailers. But the website also leaves brands vulnerable to public consumer reviews and can be difficult to...
Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy does not affect babies’ cognitive function: Indian study
No correlation has been found between expectant mothers’ vitamin D status during pregnancy and their babies’ cognitive function in childhood and adolescence, according to an Indian study.
Active beauty in India part I: Fragrance focus
As the active beauty trend generates supporters in India, we spoke to Charlotte Libby, Global Colour Cosmetics and Fragrance Analyst at Mintel on how the trend is now attracting the attention of scent developers.
Rye’s high satiety properties fit well as a weight-managing food, study says
The porous, moisture-absorbent properties of rye products such as bread, flakes and granolas are key to maintaining long-lasting satiety and effective weight management, a Finnish study determines.
'Nano scare': Scientists blast Friends of the Earth for 'facile' infant formula claims
Reports that some infant formula products on sale in Australia and New Zealand contain potentially 'dangerous' nanoscale particles have been dismissed by regulators and scientists — with one branding it blatant 'scaremongering'.