Codonopsis extract may offer blood pressure management potential: RCT
An extract from Codonopsis lanceolate may help reduce systolic blood pressure in people with prehypertension, suggests a new study from Korea.
Archives for January 3, 2020
From the editor's desk
Reason for optimism in supplements market
As the dietary supplement industry enters the century’s third decade there is significant reason to be optimistic about the decade ahead.
Intermittent fasting: Eating less may lead to living longer
Emerging as one of the most popular diets in 2019, intermittent fasting was the most Googled diet of the year. But its benefits go well beyond weight loss.
Vitamin D alone doesn't prevent bone fractures: Study
It may be ineffective on its own, but vitamin D taken in combination with calcium could be the key to reducing the risk of fracture.
Echinacea extract shows mild anti-anxiety effects in RCT
A commercial Echinacea angustifolia root extract may help decrease anxiety in adults, suggests a new gold standard double‐blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Study clouds picture of role of aronia extract in muscle growth
Aronia berry supplementation can increase signaling associated with muscle protein synthesis but doesn’t result in more muscle growth in the end, a study in rats has found.
Mouse study: SCFA supplements aid stroke rehabilitation
Supplementation with short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) can improve stroke recovery and may be a useful addition to stroke rehabilitation therapies, according to research in mice.
Synthetic vitamin E may be culprit behind vaping lung injuries, says investigators
A synthetic form of vitamin E may be behind the spate of vaping-associated lung injuries caused as a result of smoking cannabis oil (tetrahydrocannabinol/THC) using an e-cigarette cartridge.
Ministers have ‘moral duty’ to act in folic acid fortification, say experts
Leading nutrition experts are calling on the UK government to fortify flour and grains with folic acid to help prevent birth defects as a final decision draws near after a 12-week public consultation.
Brand New: Kirin’s probiotic drink, Ajinomoto’s calcium-rich rice topping mix and more
In this round-up, we shine the spotlight on new product launches from big brand names such as Kirin, Ajinomoto and FANCL. We also find out why MLM brand LifeVantage and Australia’s Vitaco are expanding their presence in New Zealand and India respectively.