Mouse data backs broccoli for better gut health
Metabolites from the consumption of broccoli could help to maintain intestinal barrier function, aid immune surveillance and maintain the balance of gut bacteria, new research in mice has suggested.
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Could glucosamine supplements help dampen brain ‘excitability’ in people with epilepsy and seizures?
Glucosamine could be the key to up-regulating specific proteins in the brain that help to dampen hyperexcitability seen in seen in seizure disorders like epilepsy, research in rats suggests.
Federal court issues permanent injunction against customized supplement maker Custompax
California-based supplement maker Custompax must stop selling products until it comes to compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s dietary supplement manufacturing regulations, according to a press release by the federal agency.
Start-up bets on the keto movement with Ketone.io sports drink
While energy, protein, and electrolytes have dominated the sports drink category, Austin-based Limited Labs is paving the way for exogenous ketone bodies in sports drinks.
Ethical Naturals takes center stage in contracting veggie glucosamine arena
The list of suppliers of vegetarian based glucosamine is shrinking with the news that a major supplier is withdrawing from the market.
Commitment to efficacy drives woman brand holder
The CEO of a new women-owned and women-focused supplement company said her personal journey researching products led to the creation of her new brand.
Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation could save EU €6.2 billion in healthcare costs
Supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin is a cheap and effective way to cut healthcare spending costs associated with treating age-related macular degeneration, finds a new report from Frost & Sullivan.
Sugar fuels aggressive cancer growth confirms breakthrough study
The mechanism of action that show cancer cells’ use of sugars to ‘awaken’ cancer cells and promote aggressive cancer growth provides further insights into creating tailor-made diets for cancer patients.
Human microbiome mapping project expands to China
A global project that is attempting to build most comprehensive map of the human microbiome is looking to boost the number of samples it receives from China.
Kiwi mothers not getting enough supplementation to support infants’ brain development
About two-thirds of expectant and breastfeeding mothers in New Zealand do not consume sufficient folic acid or iodine, say researchers from the University of Otago.
Probiota Asia 2017
Alleviating allergies: Synbiotic supplementation’s gut health benefits present potential — Danone
Synbiotics — a combination of probiotics and prebiotics — are providing one of the most promising opportunities to modulate the gut health of infants born via C-section, thereby lowering their risk and incidence of developing allergies.
Oversupply and environmental concerns major risks for China's amino acid manufacturers
China’s amino acids manufacturers are expanding their production and application scope to include a broader range of supplements and pharmaceuticals, but overcapacity and environmental pollution are continuously adding high pressure on the future...
Probiota Asia 2017
How we cracked China's e-commerce market: Probiotic manufacturer Evolution Health on three years of sales success
Product quality, effectiveness and continual evolution: These are the three keys to e-commerce supplement success in China, according to Australian probiotic firm Evolution Health, which has recorded huge sales increases since entering the market in 2014.
Fish oil able to reduce mortality in gastrointestinal injury patients with sepsis: Chinese study
Fish oil can the lower mortality rate from sepsis caused by acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI), according to a Chinese study.