Lycoderm improves signs of aging: Study
A new clinical study suggests that the ingestible skincare extract Lycoderm can improve skin health and appearance, including radiance, lines and wrinkles.
Archives for July 1, 2020
Glutathione-boosting supplement marketer stops social media posts that NAD said implied COVID-19 treatment benefits
A glutathione-boosting supplement that debuted on the market recently to some fanfare has run afoul of the National Advertising Division’s COVID-19 claims monitoring program. The company, called INID Research Lab LLC, has agreed to discontinue a social...
Probiotics stakeholders respond to 'frustrating' and 'confusing' 60 Minutes TV segment
Experts from academia and industry have reacted strongly to a TV segment aired on CBS’ 60 Minutes that sought to answer the question, “Do Probiotics Actually Do Anything?”
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IFF Health builds transparency and ingredient value with Non-GMO status
Global health ingredient manufacturer IFF Health has received Non-GMO Project Verified certification for its Go-Less Men pumpkin seed extract for healthy bladder function, as the firm works to build full transparency.
Study: Beetroot supplements could boost weight training performance
Beetroot juice supplements could improve muscular endurance and increase tolerance to resistance training, according to a new randomised double-blind crossover study.
Juice boost: Why orange juice may be a potential non-dairy carrier for probiotics - study
Orange juice may be a potential non‐dairy based carrier for the probiotic Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis, according to a study conducted by researchers in Australia.
Tocotrienol-rich vitamin E speeds up nerve signal transmission in diabetic patients – Eight-week trial
Supplementation of tocotrienol-rich vitamin E could speed up nerve signal transmission and increase the serum level of nerve growth factor (NGF) in diabetic patients.
Nearly four in 10 Chinese took supplements and TCM during COVID-19 lockdown period: Survey
Nearly four in 10 consumers in China consumed supplements and TCM when the country was under the COVID-19 lockdown in March.
Vitamin K2 in India: Cooking oil, milk, confectionery potential spaces for fortification - Kappa BioScience
Kappa BioScience has identified cooking oil, milk, and confectionary as the potential opportunities for vitamin K2 fortification in India.
FoodNavigator Unlocking Innovation Online Series: Hear expert NPD and consumer insights from Ajinomoto, Heineken, JD, Chr. Hansen and Ingredion
The second webinar from APAC in our FoodNavigator Unlocking Innovation Online Series will focus on NPD and the evolving consumer landscape, featuring expert insights from Ajinomoto, Heineken, JD, Chr. Hansen and Ingredion.