From the editor's desk
Finding gratitude in the midst of crisis
In this time of doubt there is much to be grateful for in the dietary supplement industry, and much to be personally thankful for as well.
Archives for April 17, 2020
USADA leans on Zoom, Facetime to conduct virtual doping tests
Like many taking their work online during the coronavirus pandemic, antidoping officials who collect urine and blood samples from athletes are conducting their work over Zoom and FaceTime.
NutraCast Podcast: Patrick McCarthy on CBD research and regulation
In recent months the FDA has been trying to figure out how to get the CBD market under control, with the focus on safety. Patrick McCarthy, CEO of Validcare, a cannabis sector-focused health and wellness research company, said the FDA is not going to...
Mouse study finds effects for little studied compound geniposide in NAFLD
A new study has found potentially interesting effects on non alcoholic fatty liver disease from geniposide, a rarely studies compound derived from a gardenia species.
FODMAPs removed with enzymes: New opportunities for innovation
Researchers have discovered a way to use enzymes to break down the FODMAPs in nutritious foods that often cause intestinal issues, creating hope that manufacturers could create new stomach-friendly and highly nutritious plant-based products.
Fenugreek extract may increase strength and muscle mass, industry-backed study finds
A fenugreek extract may prove effective for athletes wanting to enhance physical performance capabilities as researchers note increases in strength and muscle mass in response to its consumption.
NutraChampion Podcast Episode 6
PODCAST: Why data collaboration is crucial to advancing personalised nutrition in Taiwan, Korea and Japan
Regional collaboration to collect ‘big data’ spanning diets, epigenetics, health backgrounds, and the microbiome will be essential to drive personal and precision nutrition in East Asia, according to industry heavyweight Dr Wang Chin-Kun, who is the...