Herbalife posts record earnings, ramps up pace of new product launches
In its first quarter earnings report, Herbalife reported net sales of $1.2 billion, an increase of 6.8% over the same period a year previously.
Archives for May 14, 2018
Jaksch says move into chairman role part of ChromaDex's pivot toward finished goods
A strategic pivot toward finished products underpins his impending move toward an advisory role, said ChromaDex CEO Frank Jaksch.
DSM and Prenexus Health market sugar cane-derived prebiotic developed to selectively feed ‘friendly’ microbes
What makes a prebiotic a ‘prebiotic’? According to Dr. Brad Saville, chief science officer at Prenexus Health, it’s the fact that they can ‘selectively feed’ beneficial bacteria.
A look at brain waves after pre-workout supplement ingestion suggests it may increase alertness
A supplement with an ingredient combo including L-theanine, beta-alanine, and theacrine may help users increase brain alertness, researchers concluded after a placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Influencer marketing has a 'really big future' in nutrition, says specialist startup Reachbird
Developing social media campaigns with influencers is a great way for nutrition brands to communicate USPs and stand out from the competitive crowd, says the Liechtenstein firm.
Allmicroalgae’s Chlorella vulgaris receives EU organic certification
Allmicroalgae Natural Products’ Chlorella vulgaris microalgae has received organic certification by the European Union as the Portuguese-based firm look to respond to growing demand for organic, fully traceable plant-based ingredients.
'Unusual' diabetes approach: Vitamin D may boost insulin cell survival, finds study
Vitamin D appears to play a role in the preservation of the beta cells that produce, store and release the hormone insulin, opening up possibilities of harnessing this benefit to tackle type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
Ursolic acid displays promising therapeutic potential, but more evidence needed: Korean review
Ursolic acid may possess multiple health benefits for the heart, brain, liver and muscles, and aid in preventing and treating chronic disease, say researchers in Korea.
ウェルネス、「スナック化」、健康的な老後が注目される中、デュポンが新しいジャパニーズ・イノベーション・センターを開設
デュポンでは、今年後半に新しいイノベーション・センターを日本に開設する予定です。このセンターでは、地域の最もホットなトピックとしてウェルネス、スナック化、高齢化を筆頭に挙げています。
WATCH: Aker BioMarine targets $900m Aussie sports nutrition sector on back of Norseman study
Aker BioMarine has Australia's expanding sports nutrition sector in its sights, after initial findings from a study on elite athletes suggested krill oil could boost performance.
DuPont to open new Japan innovation centre as wellness, 'snackification' and healthy ageing take centre stage
DuPont is set to open a new Innovation Application Centre in Japan later this year, highlighting wellness, snacking and ageing as the region's hottest trends.