Studies on recovery on the cutting edge of sports nutrition, expert says
Ingredients that can help manage inflammation to speed recovery sit on the cutting edge of new science in the sports nutrition realm, an expert says.
Archives for December 13, 2018
Farm Bill drops language to allow vitamin, mineral supplement purchase using SNAP
The latest iteration of the Farm Bill, which passed both house and senate and is headed to President Trump’s desk today, dropped a provision that would have allowed SNAP recipients to use their benefits to purchase multivitamin and mineral supplements.
FDA's Gottlieb announces plan to look at new regulations; stakeholders say they're willing to listen
An initiative unveiled by FDA Commissioner Dr Scott Gottlieb that could result in new legislation governing the dietary supplement industry was met with a spirit of cautious cooperation by stakeholders.
Personalized nutrition company Persona opens portal for health care practitioners
Personalized supplement subscription company Persona taps the health care practitioner channel with the launch of its new Vitamin Packs Pro.
Fortification strategies boost 'Growing Up Milk' sales - despite health warnings
Sales of Growing Up Milk are booming thanks to product fortification and shrewd marketing, research has revealed, despite repeated health warnings from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Sports nutrition trademark approved in Europe
A European trademark to identify sports nutrition products belonging to members of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has been approved by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Omega 3’s effect on brain blood flow could battle memory decline in ageing
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation has the potential to enhance neural blood flow possibly preventing memory decline caused by restricted blood flow or brain cell inflammation.
Probiotics for building muscle mass: Synbio Tech targets the US market with ‘world’s first’ sports product
Taiwanese probiotics firm Synbio Tech is aiming for a strong entry into the US sports nutrition market with a probiotic strain capable of building muscle mass.
Botanical blend may have positive effects on endurance and muscle in young men: Indian study
A botanical formulation featuring extracts from two popular Asian herbs may help to increase muscle strength and size, as well as endurance and total lean mass, say researchers in India.