Gut health evolution ‘could extend to lungs to reinvigorate demand for probiotics’
First there was the gut-brain axis. Now the gut-lung axis may be a future trend ripe for innovation opportunities, according to a report.
Archives for June 16, 2021
NutraWomen Wednesday: Shizu Okusa, CEO of Apothékary
Shizu Okusa went from “wealth” to “wellness” after leaving her Wall Street banking job behind to become a wellness entrepreneur with her brand Apothékary, which is shaped by the principles of Ayurvedic, TCM and Japanese Kampo medicine.
COVID-19 and legal chaos dent CBD market – but Congress and a stronger economy offer hope
The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing legal quagmire surrounding CBD supplements and foods in the US have knocked what was a booming category – along with scarce science and raw material pricing and QC concerns – but the sector is looking to economic and...
Ginger extract shows positive role in alleviating chronic stomach pain
A concentrated ginger extract offers significant potential for reducing a broad range of symptoms in chronic sufferers of stomach pain, according to a new clinical study.
Italian government prioritises healthy ageing and prevention of malnutrition
Italy’s Ministry of Health has made available a document that looks into improving the nutritional needs of the country’s elderly by addressing the ‘triple burden of malnutrition’ that this group is susceptible to.
AESAN calls for regulatory clarity on energy drink formulation
Spain’s Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has reiterated advice to reduce energy drink consumption especially among minors due to caffeine’s effect on sleep and the cardiovascular system.
Slim Secrets, big deal: Australian healthy snacking firm seals protein bar deal with Carrefour in Dubai
Australian healthy snacking firm Slim Secrets has secured a listing for its protein bar range in Carrefour supermarkets across Dubai as part of its Middle East expansion.
Giving Ayurveda a modern twist: Vedix on putting traditional formulas into new formats and adding new ingredients
Vedix, a brand from India, is giving traditional Ayurveda formulations a modern twist by making them into new dosage formats and adding ingredients which can act synergistically with the age-old formulas.
Probiotic count discrepancy: Australian and Canadian latest products highlighted by Korean regulator
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) claimed that three imported probiotics from Canada and Australia had actual probiotic counts that were lower than the indicated amount in its latest inspection exercise.
Currying favour for the microbiome: Mixed spices intake increases Bifidobacterium and suppresses Bacteroides – Singapore study
A new study from Singapore has showed that a single intake of curry containing mixed spices could increase Bifidobacterium and suppress Bacteroides numbers within 24 to 48 hours.
Tropical oils: Animal and plant-derived saturated fats have different effect on cholesterol
Saturated fats from animal and plant sources have different effects on lipid profiles, according to a study funded by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation.