Antioxidants could help reduce heart disease risk in haemodialysis patients
Greater antioxidant and B-vitamin intake could lower the risk of heart disease in haemodialysis patients, according to an Iranian study.
Archives for October 23, 2017
Probiotic could delay onset of gluten intolerance in children: RCT data
New trial data suggests that the probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum Heal 9 and Lactobacillus paracasei 8700:2 could support the immune system and delay the onset of gluten intolerance in children.
Will consumers spray their supplements? Instavit bets on the novel delivery format
While vitamin and mineral powder, shots, gummies, and melts continue to pop up on store shelves, London-based Instavit is cornering the niche oral spray market.
Cocoa flavanols may boost brain health benefits of exercise: Human data
Consumption of a high-flavanol cocoa beverage may enhance the effects of exercise on executive function in healthy volunteers, says a new study from Japan.
Reformulated FitPro Go! line stands out in RTD protein space with 'fresh milk' claim
California-based ready-to-drink protein brand FitPro Go! is differentiating itself in the crowded space by highlighting its ‘real milk’ content, which means it didn’t come from powder, or a blend of powder and skim.
Embryo health may depend on father’s nutrition, not just mother’s, study suggests
The quality of the father’s nutrition prior to mating may affect the survival rate of embryos, according to a new study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Rose hip supplementation significantly lowered UTI incidence in women post C-section, study finds
Capsules containing 500 mg of R. canina rose hips fared better than a placebo in reducing urinary tract infection (UTI) incidences in mothers following a cesarean section birth, a new study finds.
Aristolochic acid in herbal remedies fuelling liver cancer rates in Asia, study suggests
A compound found in plants used for traditional herbal remedies, has been closely implicated in the development of malignant liver tumours, according to a study in Science Translational Medicine.
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New insights into vitamin D activation mechanisms revealed: Study
Evidence of distinct separate mechanisms regulating vitamin D activation is revealed by a recent mouse study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
EPO and Faravelli: Bringing DNA-certified herbal extracts to North America
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Italy has a long history of empirically assessing potential uses of plants. At EPO, researchers are building on this foundation of knowledge by applying DNA barcoding and other modern scientific approaches to the analysis and production of herbal...