WADA eyes AI, big data analytics to fight illegal doping
The pandemic has shut down in-person anti-doping testing in many countries, placing a renewed focus on artificial intelligence.
Archives for June 1, 2020
Study: CBD may relieve arthritis in dogs, researchers say follow-up in humans warranted
CBD may improve joint pain in canines, an animal model of arthritis deemed appropriate for assessing human arthritis pain, according to a new study. The study authors said follow-up investigations in humans are now warranted.
Meta-analysis supports sports performance benefits of NZ blackcurrants
New Zealand blackcurrants may offer a “small, but significant” improvement for sports performance, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.
From the editor's desk
Centinela: Remember the name
People who would like to put a damper on apocalyptic projections of the effects of climate change and habitat destruction like to focus on the fact that we’ll get through this, that life will find a way. There’s no doubting this (the world is not about...
Balchem VP of HR: ‘Our employees see how much we’re helping people throughout the world’
The coronavirus crisis is placing huge demands on American workers. For a company like Balchem, which is seeing surging demand for some of its nutritional products like zinc, employee motivation is being helped by seeing how important their work is, says...
The benefits of using sustainable glucosamine
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The world may be on pause, but for millions of consumers, life doesn’t stop and neither do their demands for supplements. Here’s how to keep them moving with a unique glucosamine.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Personalised health startup prepares to 'ride the wave' of digital affinity
A personalised GI health startup co-founded by a doctor looking to create a one stop shop for digestive issues says his company is set to ‘ride the wave’ of digital health acceptance created by the pandemic.
Study emphasises importance of differentiating between vitamin K1 and K2
Intake of vitamin K2 is linked with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but K1 is not, according to a newly published observational study.
Counterfeit supplements taken by almost 40% of Hungary's 18-22 group
Nearly 40% of young people have already encountered a counterfeit dietary supplement, according to Hungary’s National Anti-Counterfeiting Board (HENT).
Global agencies demand stronger action against ‘harmful’ breast-milk substitute ads
Countries are failing to protect parents from the ‘harmful’ promotion of breast-milk substitutes, despite efforts by The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN).
COVID-19: TCM Lianhua Qingwen speeds up recovery but no effect in preventing conversion to severe cases – two-week RCT
A two-week clinical trial led by renowned Chinese pulmonologist Zhong Nanshan has shown that consuming the botanical TCM product Lianhua Qingwen (LH) capsules and undergoing the standard therapy can speed up recovery in COVID-19 patients.
NutraIngredients' Immunity Online Series: Second APAC webinar focusing on the microbiome takes place this week
The second APAC webinar in NutraIngredients' global online immunity series takes place on Wednesday (June 3) when we will be shining the spotlight on the microbiome.
Triple target: China, Indonesia and India key for Blackmores' growth as firm taps investors for regional expansion
Australian supplements giant Blackmores is tapping investors for AUD117m (US$78m) to help drive its expansion in Asia – although the firm’s largest shareholder Marcus Blackmore won’t be among those dipping into his pocket.
Alpha brainwaves: the key to the deep relaxation and the focused energy we need today?
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Alphawave L-theanine: GRAS approved, purified L-theanine promotes alpha brainwave activity, the source of wakeful relaxation and reduced levels anxiety and tension.