Last call for ‘White spaces’!
With three down, we’ve got one last piece left of the Sport and Active Nutrition puzzle.
Archives for February 24, 2021
Sodium bicarbonate delivery before exercise benefits anaerobic output, meta analysis finds
A new meta analysis supports the notion sodium bicarbonate benefits anaerobic exercise via the glycolytic energy production system. The authors also weighed on what they said to be the best way to supplement athletes with the compound.
Irish mushroom ingredients supplier breaks into US market
Irish mushroom ingredients supplier MBio is breaking into the US and Canadian markets via a distribution deal with Brenntag Food & Nutrition.
Polyphenol-blend may boost ‘health-related quality of life’ for overweight and obese adults: Study
Daily supplementation with a blend of polyphenol-rich extracts from grapefruit, grape, green tea, guarana and black carrot may improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by over 5%, says a study using Fytexia’s Fiit-ns ingredient.
Ferring & Rebiotix joins MyBiotics in biotherapeutics deal to address vaginal health
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Rebiotix and MyBiotics Pharma are to enter a research collaboration that focuses on live microbiota-based biotherapeutics to address bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Blackmores’ half year results: Revenue hits five-year high in China, but slumps to five-year low at home
Blackmores’ revenue in China has picked up and broke a five-year record high after suffering a decline in revenue for three years.
Brand revival: Energy drink Dark Dog establishes Asia HQ in Singapore, maps regional distribution plans
Austrian energy drink brand Dark Dog has established its Asia headquarters in Singapore as it looks to expand regional distribution of its organic product range.
WHO’s Ayurveda push applauded but Indian industry calls for clearer regulations to propel growth
India’s Ayurveda nutraceuticals and medicines industry players have welcomed efforts by ministers and the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the safe and effective use of traditional medicines, but has also urged for clearer regulatory guidelines.
Kawakawa innovation: NZ researchers to trial beverage for immunity, metabolic health gains
New Zealand researchers are planning to conduct clinical trials on a kawakawa beverage with immune and metabolic health benefits, before refining the formulation and sell it in the export markets.