New study links fiber intake to PTSD
The famous quote by Greek physician Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” is true—at least according to Canadian researchers.
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Researchers dig up secrets of gut microbiomes from thousands of years ago
What do you get when an archeologist and a gut microbiome researcher collaborate? Ancient poop.
Bayer teams with Vitamin Angels to reach 50 million vulnerable mothers and kids annually
Multinational pharmaceutical giant Bayer has teamed with Vitamin Angels on a Nutrient Gap Initiative, with a goal to affect the lives of 50 million underserved consumers annually by the year 2030.
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Nutrasource gets Health Canada approval for cannabis research license
Guelph-based Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services has received approval for an official Institution-Wide Cannabis Research License, paving the way for human research on cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds.
Fermented soy helps lower cholesterol in RCT
Consuming fermented soy daily can decrease total and LDL cholesterol levels, and may offer a dietary strategy to manage blood lipids, according to an industry funded study.
‘Organs-on-a-chip’ sheds light on gut microbiome’s role in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have developed an 'organs-on-a-chip' system that models the interactions between the brain, gut microbiome, liver, and colon in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
UK Prime minister urged, ‘Look to Andalusia’s vitamin D use in tackling COVID-19’
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged to follow the example of Andalusia and distribute vitamin D supplements to populations most at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Innovation for all women: India’s &me to focus on mental, menstrual, sexual health NPD, following product for menopause
India’s nutraceutical and functional foods firm for women &me has outlined plans to focus on three key areas this year, namely mental, menstrual, and sexual health needs.
Status, education and pre-existing conditions: The key drivers of omega-3 supplementation in China, Thailand and Vietnam
Consumption of an omega-3 supplement produced by Australian health company Max Biocare is clearly linked to socio-demographic status among adults residing in China, Thailand and Vietnam, according to new research.
Vitamin trends in Turkey: Google searches for vitamin C and D surge and sales channels proliferate during pandemic
Data from Google has revealed that interest in vitamins soared during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, with particular interest in vitamin C and D.
Caught by surprise: China tells international brands new co-enzyme Q10, fish oil and melatonin products still need to use registration track
Newly imported products containing co-enzyme Q10 and four other raw materials recently added to China’s Health Food Raw Material Directory entering China will still need to go through the registration route, while local products can go through the less...