CBD and female sexual wellness: An emerging category
It’s been promoted for relaxation, muscle spasms, depression, gastrointestinal issues, and more. Now, a number of products claim cannabidiol can help in the bedroom.
Archives for July 8, 2020
News in brief
Deerland completes Bifodan integration
Deerland said it has completed the integration of Danish firm Bifodan AS, which it acquired in 2019. The company said this means customers have seamless access to all of its products.
Review suggests keto diets don’t boost endurance athletes’ performance
A review published in a sports science journal has found little support for the notion that ketogenic diets can improve performance for endurance athletes.
‘Microbial Noah’s Ark’ to preserve the diversity of human microbiota
A new biobank known as the Microbiota Vault recently received the go ahead to move on to the pilot stage: The ultimate goal is to gather beneficial microorganisms from human populations whose microbiomes are uncompromised by antibiotics, processed diets...
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Industry Movers: Aker Biomarine, RB and Symrise
Nutrition firms continue to use the Summer months to refresh management teams and recruit for key positions. NutraIngredients presents a roundup of these key moves in the EMEA region.
Blackcurrant extract may provide fat burning boost during exercise, study finds
A blackcurrant extract could increase the amount of fat burned during exercise, says UK researchers as they present findings that point to a longer intake of this extract as more beneficial.
BRAND’S Suntory RCT: Chicken extract supplement improves verbal and spatial working memory
An eight-week trial found that consuming a tablet supplement made from chicken essence could improve verbal and spatial working memory in middle-aged individuals with perceived stress.
Bumper deal: Fiji Kava’s new sleep, relax range debuts in nearly 600 Coles supermarkets
Australia-based Fiji Kava is selling its new sleep and relax range of kava supplements for the first time globally, with domestic supermarket chain Coles being the first to stock the products.
Probiotics and COVID-19: Hong Kong researchers trialling formula in COVID-19 patients, high-risk and general population
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) are conducting three clinical studies to assess the effects of a probiotic formula on COVID-19 patients, people at higher-risk of contracting the virus, and the general population.
WATCH: Mind game - Ārepa conducts first clinical trial on improving mental clarity in fatigued athletes
Consumption of Ārepa, a nootropic beverage, has been found to significantly improve mental performance in physically fatigued rugby athletes.