NutraCast Podcast: Hemp Synergistics introduces ‘Intelligent Hemp Products’
A Pittsburgh-based biotech company said it is on a mission to develop cutting-edge technology to fill the gaps in the growing and evolving cannabis industry.
Archives for August 14, 2020
From the editor's desk
Is it Amazon’s job to fix a problem that was decades in the making?
There has long been a tale within the dietary supplement business of there being two industries, the ‘good guys’ and ‘them.’ With the proliferation of fraudulent products for sale online, the question becomes, whose job is it to remedy that?
Pandemic supply distortions hurt RiceBran Technologies
Not all supplement and food ingredient manufacturers have benefited from pandemic demand upticks. RiceBran Technologies said consumers stocking their pantries with rice meant it had less raw material to work with, which hurt financial results.
Curcumin plus iron combination may boost levels of key brain health marker: RCT
A combination of curcumin and ferrous sulphate may boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which has been described as an important neurotrophic factor participating in memory and learning.
Five-ingredient whey supplement protects against sarcopenia
A five-ingredient supplement of whey, micellar casein, creatine, vitamin D3, and omega-3, combined with resistance training, significantly improves lean mass, strength, and overall muscle quality in old age, according to a study of men over 70.
Probiotic-omega-3 blend may tackle diabetes & other inflammatory disorders: Study
Combining probiotics with omega-3 fatty acids represents a promising strategy to harness the gut microbiota in immune regulation, according to a team of scientists.
Passing the acid test: Lemon juice decreases blood glucose spike post-meal - Pokka study
Consumption of Pokka’s lemon juice product, Lemon 100, has been found to significantly suppress spikes in blood glucose after a meal of rice, a new study reports.
NUTRACHAMPION PODCAST EPISODE 10
LISTEN: Good old life –Prof Brian Kennedy on helping Singaporeans live longer and more healthily
A greying population is the trend in APAC’s advanced economies and in the case of Singapore, a team of researchers is committed to the mission of identifying ways to help the population live a healthier, happier, stronger life as they age.