Excel Esports supplement their way to victory in nutrition deal
Professional UK competitive gaming firm exceL Esports has revealed details of a 'health sponsorship’ deal with brain health supplement maker Neubria.
Archives for April 18, 2018
FTC begins refunding consumers in false memory claims case
The Federal Trade Commission has begun refunding more than $355,000 to consumers who bought what the agency ruled to be a deceptively marketed ‘memory improvement’ product
Study grant to open new door for antioxidants in role of lessening CVD risk in diabetic young women
A research study that is just getting under way will look at the effects of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health and lessening cardiovascular disease risk among younger women with Type 1 diabetes.
Algalif taps on Iceland’s positive image among consumers to make its astaxanthin stand out
Among the many natural astaxanthin players on the market, Icelandic company Algalif is betting on a sustainability message, as well as the positive images of its home country, to stand out in the crowd.
Multivitamins for kids: ‘To solve insufficiencies and deficiencies, standard formulas have a place’
Trade groups are advocating for multivitamins to be eligible for government programs like SNAP or WIC. Should there be a standard definition as to what can be called a ‘multivitamin’?
Herbalife strives to standardise Asia services with opening of new Malaysia centre
Herbalife has opened a new shared services centre (SSC) in Malaysia, with the direct-selling firm stating it will support the growing demand for nutrition products in the region, and help standardise its services.
'Junk food' consumption in India a growing concern in rural areas, research reveals
Schoolchildren in rural India need nutrition interventions to help them curb excessive junk food consumption, say researchers.
Olive oil backing: Academics back new online resource to promote health benefits
Academics, nutritionists and pharmacist have given their backing to a new an online resource dedicated to increasing awareness of extra virgin olive oil and other olive products, and to combat 'misinformation' about fats and oils.
Combined astaxanthin and sesamin supplementation could enhance mental fatigue recovery: Japan RCT
Dietary supplementation with both astaxanthin and sesamin may promote recovery from fatigue, according to a Japanese RCT.
Australian supplement firm riding on bio-hacking wave to spur nootropic development in Asia
An Australian manufacturer is tapping into growing demand for nootropics, using herbs to develop 'natural' supplements to boost cognitive health.