Usana notches sales gain despite pandemic disruptions
Network marketing company Usana turned in solid results in its second quarter despite the interruption of face-to-face selling and recruitment that is the core of the MLM model.
Archives for July 23, 2020
Unibar launches CapZfuel capsaicin for sports & weight management
Texas-based Unibar Corporation has launched a capsaicin ingredient called CapZfuel to optimize thermogenesis and support weight management and exercise goals.
Ashwagandha extract cuts amount of non-restorative sleep: RCT
Daily supplementation with a standardized ashwagandha extract (Shoden) may reduce the amount of nonrestorative sleep experienced by healthy adults, says data from a gold-standard randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Cinnamon may improve blood sugar control for people with prediabetes
Cinnamon can improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes and could even reduce the risk of them developing Type 2 Diabetes, according to a new clinical trial.
Supplementary probiotic blend may play role in halting coronavirus development
Preliminary data suggests a probiotic formulation could act as a complementary remedy to slow down the progression of COVID-19 as researchers stress the gut-lung axis’ importance in controlling the disease.
Microencapsulation tech tackles vitamin deficiency by boosting shellfish nutrients
Scientists reveal details of a new microencapsulation technology that fortifies shellfish with enough vitamin A and D to potentially address nutrient deficiencies in countries such as Ghana and India.
Astaxanthin for heart health? Pilot study says carotenoid suppresses oxidative stress
A pilot study from Japan found that astaxanthin supplementation for three months can suppress oxidative stress and improve cardiac function and exercise tolerance in patients suffering from heart failure.