Protein-antioxidant combo proves effective in post-exercise recovery
A combination of protein and antioxidant supplementation could be more effective in reducing muscle soreness post exercise compared to those taking these supplements separately.
Archives for July 16, 2017
Tomato supplementation linked to slashed skin cancer risk: Mouse data
Daily supplementation with tomato extract could help lower skin cancer rates, a new mouse study suggests.
Researchers answer whether a low-fat or low-carb diet is more successful for weight loss
The long-raging debate over whether cutting carbs or cutting fat is a better way lose weight is a false dichotomy, according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found successfully shedding pounds is less about...
‘Superbug’ may depend on calcium to multiply
Improving calcium absorption in the gut may be vital in reducing the risk of catching a ‘superbug‘ that kills thousands of people per year, researchers writing in PLOS Pathogens have suggested.
Brexit could mean 'less safe and nutritious products,' report warns
Exiting the European Union presents serious risks to businesses and workers in the food sector, a briefing paper has stated as it warns of a future of “less safe and nutritious products.”
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Is growing consumer scrutiny and ‘mainstream protein’ putting sports nutrition under pressure?
More than 70% of UK-based users of sports nutrition would like to see an industry-wide certification that ensures the quality of ingredients, according to new Mintel data that also suggest a blurring of lines between traditional sports nutrition products...
Ingredient recently highlighted at conference gets GRAS status
Nutrition 21 announced recently that it has attained self-affirmed GRAS status on is Velositol dietary supplement ingredient, which made a splash at a recent sports nutrition conference.
Brazilian researchers find high amounts of caffeine, some drugs, in seized supplements
Caffeinated weight loss supplements that have been seized by the Brazilian Federal Police were analyzed. Investigators found that some contained up to 120% more caffeine that stated on the packaging.
Walnuts lower cardiovascular disease risk by boosting endothelial function: China meta-analysis
Consuming walnuts could help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases by improving endothelial function, according to new Chinese analysis, which didn't find the same specific effect from almonds, hazelnuts or pistachios.
Immunity boosting supplements: Why products for older adults have huge ‘untapped potential’ in APAC
Immunity-boosting health products for older adults have massive ‘untapped potential’ in Asia, and especially in China, with less than 1% of new launches in the past five years being specifically created for the over 55s.
Special edition: Cognitive Health
Strict adherence to science backing only way to avoid memory claim pitfalls, experts say
Helping consumers maintain healthy memory function is one of the peaks many dietary supplement formulators seek to climb. And it is one of the most likely targets for regulatory enforcement action, too.