Study explores genetics of vitamin D deficiency in Mexico
In a first of its kind study, scientists from Mexico have identified polymorphisms on two genes that may explain the high prevalence of deficiency in the country.
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Editor’s Spotlight
Algae has a big role in the future of global beauty
Marine-derived ingredients are on the rise in cosmetics and personal care product formulations. In particular, algae from every corner of the ocean is being used as both an ingredient and an ingredient factory. Here, Cosmetics Design takes a quick look...
WATCH: Does sports nutrition still have an image issue?
While the sports nutrition market continues to blossom in the wider consumer marketplace, a small number of elite-level athletes continue to suggests 'dodgy' supplements are to blame for failed doping tests. In our latest Nutra video diary we asked a...
UV-treated milk protein may give older adults an immunity boost, study suggests
Studies have linked protein-energy malnutrition to impaired immune function in the elderly, so researchers compared how a novel ultraviolet-treated dairy protein may give older adults an immunity boost.
NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: Sports and the microbiome, folic acid fortification in the UK, and more
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...
Tongkat Ali plus multivitamin may improve mood and stress response: Human data
Co-supplementation of a multivitamin with Tongkat Ali may improve quality of life factors mood, stress response and immune parameters in adults, says a new study.
Protein drink newcomer Foundation Fitness launches at Walmart nationwide
Foundation Fitness—a brand of canned protein drinks that launched this month—is now available in 2,500 Walmart stores across the nation.
Personalisation pitfalls: The never-ending list
Now is the most risky time to be in personalisation as trailblazing companies face a myriad of uncontrollable issues, experts have warned.
Nutrition trumps exercise in strengthening bone, mice study finds
The question of whether exercise or nutrition has the greater impact on bone was the focus of a study, which finds nutrition exerts a greater influence on bone mass and strength than physical workouts.
Going global? Indian supplement firm Nutrimed taps into consumer education to fuel expansion plans
Indian supplement firm Nutrimed Healthcare is using its team of nutritional educators and focus on online marketing to not only tap into India's growing infant and sports nutrition sectors, but to support its ambitious global expansion plans.
Expert analysis: 'Graded sugar tax model' could be the way to go for Malaysia to stop over-consumption
A 'graded sugar tax model' has been suggested by an expert analyst as an alternative to just soda or sugar taxes in Malaysia's battle against sugar over-consumption.