CRN: Quality Is the Price of Entry—Not a Point of Difference
CRN President and CEO Steve Mister argues that cooperation on quality issues will benefit supplement manufacturers and retailers alike.
Archives for December 22, 2020
Eating in restricted time window cut fat, boosted immune systems of elite cyclists
Does it matter when you eat? A new study on elite cyclists says yes, with a cohort that ate only between late morning and early evening showing weight loss and loss of fat mass compared to others that ate throughout the day.
Fish oil supplements do not raise LDL-cholesterol levels: New analysis
While the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids have been known for decades, there was disagreement about whether fish oil supplements may raise LDL-cholesterol levels. A new analysis provides reassurance about the safety of these products.
Long-term citrus flavanone supplements may improve physical performance: RCT
Chronic consumption of a 2S-hesperidin-rich orange extract may boost functional threshold power in amateur cyclists by about 3%, says a new study from Spain.
NutraIngredients Awards: "A great opportunity for recognition"
The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2021, set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry, and a 2020 winner has explained why they'll be entering again.
Orange flavonoid shows promise for aerobic performance
Supplementation with the flavonoid 2S-hesperidin can help cyclists improve their aerobic performance, according to a new RCT involving forty men.
Mechanism may explain diet-HMO role in enhancing milk benefits for baby
Researchers have detailed the possible mechanism the mother's diet triggers in which human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) are shaped to boost the health benefits of maternal milk for the baby.
Probiotics protection: Patented ‘Bac-in-a-box’ eyes growth in APAC markets
A pH and heat resistant technology for encapsulating probiotics – backed by a recently published study – is eyeing growth in APAC countries such as Singapore and Japan.
COVID-19 rapid reviews: Task force to make recommendations on vitamins, botanicals to health authorities
A group of Australian naturopathic experts is gathering on-the-ground data from health practitioners on the effectiveness of nutraceuticals in helping to combat COVID-19, and will present the findings to health authorities.
Brand focus: Our top 10 most-read brand stories of 2020
See our top 10 most read brand stories of 2020, featuring BioCeuticals, Comvita, OLLY, and Doctor’s Best.