The mouth-gut axis: How poor oral health may worsen gut inflammation
Is the mouth the gatekeeper of the gut? A new collaborative study suggests IBD may be worsened by poor oral health.
Archives for June 23, 2020
UFC fighter loses court case over tainted multivitamin
UFC fighter Lyman Good claims his multi-vitamin was adulterated with an illegal steroid, causing him to fail a drug test, but according to a judge, he failed to make his case.
Prebiotic XOS95 products hitting shelves later this summer as Prenexus ramps up science program
Prenexus Health is ramping up its science program for its sugarcane-derived XOS (xylo-oligosaccharides), with the goal of running three to five new studies every year, said the company’s CEO.
Lallemand rebrands psychobiotic combination as CereBiome, updates on new clinical trial
Canada’s Lallemand Health Solutions has rebranded its Probio’Stick combination of probiotics for brain health as CereBiome. The product is supported by five clinical studies plus an ongoing trial that is close to completion.
Creatine, L-arginine and L-leucine supplement may up energy expenditure and stamina: Study
A multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement containing creatine, L-arginine and L-leucine amongst others may be responsible for an increase in energy expenditure and stamina during high-intensity exercise.
EFSA flags safety concerns over selenite triglyceride use in food supplements
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected the use of selenite triglycerides as a source of selenium (Se) as a food supplement ingredient due to safety concerns.
Carbs clock: Timing of meal as well as composition influences glycaemic response – first-of-a-kind study
Researchers have revealed that the timing of carbohydrate-rich meals can significantly worsen glucose homeostasis – on top of the independent glycaemic index of the food – potentially revealing ways to minimise the risk of type-2 diabetes.
Botanicals and immunity: Adequate sample size, safety and pharmacokinetic studies crucial for success
The future of botanicals and immunity research should include studies with adequate sample size, long-term safety studies and include more pharmacokinetic data, an expert panel has concluded.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit rescheduled to July 2021, new interactive broadcast series Growth Asia 2020 unveiled
The Healthy Ageing APAC Summit has been rescheduled to July 2021 in light of the ongoing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the topic will still take centre stage this year as part of a new interactive broadcast series - Growth Asia 2020 -...
India market expansion: Swisse and Power Gummies among brands backing ‘digital-first’ strategies
Health and wellness brands Swisse and Power Gummies say they are taking a “digital-first” strategy in India as uptake of online retail speeds up in the country.
‘Weak commitments’: Malaysian big food firms’ food wanting on nutrition commitments – obesity expert
Many big food and beverage companies in Malaysia have made commitments to improve product and population nutrition, but researchers have found these to be ‘weak’, ‘non-specific’ and lacking in comprehensiveness.