Higher omega-3s status linked to less depression in population with heart failure
A recent pilot study has linked a higher Omega 3 Index with lessened symptoms of depression in a cohort of subjects suffering from chronic heart failure.
Archives for August 22, 2018
Mushrooms may exert prebiotic, diabetic risk-lowering effect, suggests study
An 85 gram (g) serving of white mushrooms may be enough to trigger a prebiotic, gut health-boosting action that could lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a Pennsylvania State University study.
TraceGains buys Healthnotes, making for one-stop supply chain management for foods, supplements
Two of the food and supplement industries' leading software solutions providers have come together with TraceGains’ acquisition of Healthnotes, announced yesterday.
Antioxidant-rich diet linked to lower menopausal symptoms, study suggests
Researchers in Iran found that women whose diet had more antioxidants were less likely to experience menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
CoreFX talks future of omega-3s and exploring alternative sources of fatty acids
The growth of the omega-3s sector has slowed in recent years, partly due to consumers growing tired of the typical fish oil gel capsule, which is why companies such as CoreFX Specialty Ingredients are developing a host of plant-based fatty acid solutions...
In Brazil, association with pharma a boon for dietary supplement brands
In many countries, supplement brands like to market themselves as natural alternatives, or in fact antitheses, to pharmaceuticals. But it’s quite the opposite in Brazil, says André Di Donato, co-founder and co-CEO of MyPharma2Go.
Why meta-analyses of nutrition interventions in Chinese journals have plenty of room for improvement
Meta-analyses of nutrition interventions published in Chinese journals are lacking in a number of key areas, according to a cross-sectional study led by Sichuan University.
Kellogg and Reckitt Benckiser join race for GSK nutrition unit
Reckitt Benckiser and Kellogg are said to have joined the race to purchase GSK consumer nutrition business – with Nestlé, Unilever, Mondelēz and Coca-Cola already reportedly interested in the business.
Personalised nutrition firm strikes deal with chiropractic centres to address nutritional deficiencies
Singapore chiropractic centre Elite Spine Centres is employing personalised nutrition to supplement its treatments after partnering with Imagene Labs to provide genetic testing services to its patients.