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Thorne Research announced that it is partnering with diagnostic testing firm Drawbridge Health to “integrate blood draw, collection, and sample stabilization into a single device,” the company said in a statement.
Saffron fared better than a placebo in improving depression symptoms among mothers with mild post-partum depression, say researchers at the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran.
This year was a year of big M&A announcements. In case you missed it, we've compiled a short round-up of some major merges and acquisitions relevant to the dietary supplement industry:
Official FDA acknowledgment of a test for omega-3 levels could boost the overall market, according to experts.
M&A activity in the dietary supplement realm is unlikely to slow down anytime soon, according to a new report from an investment firm.
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The maximum daily level for magnesium in food supplements consumed by adults should not exceed 250 milligrams (mg), German authorities say.
Dietary patterns that lift mood and prevent mental distress in younger adults appear to be different to those that do so in mature ones, research suggests.
While truffles may the epitome of taste in the culinary world, they also have potential as a functional food ingredient, say researchers, outlining their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and immune-modulating potential.
Altering the gut microbiota with probiotics and prebiotics could help fight metabolic syndrome, say researchers in China.
Video interviews with senior industry leaders from the likes of Danone, DSM and DuPont proved highly popular throughout 2017, as we tackled on film some of the biggest health and nutrition challenges in Asia-Pacific.
Malaysian authorities have clamped down on fake infant formula being sold in Johor Bahru, namely a counterfeit version of Enfagrow A+ Malaysia’s Enfalac A+ Step 1.
Australia’s biggest kombucha manufacturer has launched a new, native flavour, reflecting the lightning-fast growth of the fizzy fermented beverage in the country – but so far the globals don’t seem to getting in on the act.