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Archives for June 30, 2021
OmegaQuant Expands Omega-3 Testing to Pets
OmegaQuant has launched a new Omega-3 Index Test for pets that dog and cat owners can bring into the veterinarian and have their pet’s omega-3 level tested.
FDA lists NDI update among priorities for coming year
Publishing a revised version of the NDI Draft Guidance has made a list of FDA priorities for the coming year. Industry observers welcomed the news, but questioned how much impact it might have if enforcement priorities remain as they are.
Review finds only tepid support for use of taurine for sports performance
The amino acid taurine has been a mainstay of sports nutrition formulations for many years. But the authors of a recent review paper said the evidence for its physiological effects is mixed at best.
Higher magnesium levels linked to lower hostility in young Americans
The dose-dependent association between higher magnesium levels and lower hostility in young American adults was even more pronounced among those with higher omega-3 intakes, report researchers in the journal Nutrition Research.
New guide offers transparency on plant-based sports nutrition
Increasing popularity of plant-based sports nutrition has compelled sports nutritionist, TJ Waterfall, to compile a new guide designed to educate consumers and promote the industry’s commitment to vegan and vegetarian nutrition.
Podcast: Dr Andrew Scholey on consulting and contributing to cognitive health
In the second of NutraIngredients’ focus on cognitive health, Dr Andrew Scholey took time out to discuss his thoughts on the sector and its impact in sports nutrition, esports and where the gut microbiome fits in.
WATCH: Protein ice cream pioneers LightWhey unveils significant retail expansion in UAE, plans to enter 1,000 outlets
The UAE’s first protein ice cream brand, LightWhey, is targeting listings in in 1,000 retail outlets in the country by the end of this year.
‘Supporting immunity, not boosting it’: Renovatio’s latest supplement for immunity and inflammation hits Woolworths’ shelves
Australia-based Renovatio Bioscience has launched a supplement addressing both immunity and inflammation, a perceived ‘gap in the market’, with just four ingredients - activated phenolics, quercetin, zinc and vitamin C.
China beverage rules change: Regulator SAMR proposes clearer distinctions for powdered / granule drinks
The China authorities have proposed a set of regulations to better distinguish so-called ‘solid beverages’ from infant formula and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs).
COVID-19 nutrition in Indonesia: Survey shows nine in 10 dietitians recommended vitamin C, B complex to patients
Nine in 10 dietitians in Indonesia have recommended supplements to hospitalised COVID-19 patients, with vitamin C and B complex the most common recommended supplements, a new survey has found.