Study: Low-dose turmeric effective for knee pain after workouts
India-based Nutriventia brand from Inventia Healthcare Ltd., has announced a new study on its turmeric ingredient.
Archives for August 5, 2021
Females in focus: The vaginal microbiome
As women’s health becomes less taboo, we’re still playing catch up on research and development.
Ex-Health Canada NHP DG on product registration: ‘You have to ask yourself why you are doing it’
As the conversation around modernizing DSHEA hots up in the US and calls for a mandatory product registration intensify, we caught up with the former Director General of Health Canada’s NHP Directorate to hear about his experiences regulating Natural...
FDA sends Amazon letter over sexual enhancement & weight loss products
The US Food & Drug Administration has sent a letter to Amazon about the availability of drug-tainted sexual enhancement and weight loss products for sale on its platform, the majority of which were marketed as dietary supplements.
Arla Foods Ingredients launches new product for yogurts
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new whey protein ingredient to help meet the growing demand for high-protein yogurts with health credentials and a premium positioning.
Study finds probiotic alleviates depression and improves sleep
New research has found a probiotic supplement to be helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as improving sleep quality in healthy adults.
Polysaccharide an effective adjuvant to support vaccine efficacy
The non-digestible polysaccharide Arabinoxylan may be an effective oral adjuvant to support vaccine efficacy, according to a new pilot study involving 231 elderly participants.
AI model built to ID compounds with life-extending abilities
UK researchers have detailed the creation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered model that predicts whether certain flavonoids or fatty acids have the ability to promote healthy ageing and extend lifespan.
China dairy labelling findings: Consumers most concerned with shelf life than nutrition facts
Consumers in China are more concerned with the production date, shelf life and storage conditions on the labels of dairy products than other information such as nutrition facts, ingredients, certification, origin, and manufacturer.
Diabetic-friendly functional food: MediKane exceeds crowdfunding expectations to help drive international expansion
Australian food-as-medicine company MediKane has concluded a crowdfunding campaign which raised more than AU$350,000 (US$258,000), to drive the next stage of the company’s growth, including international expansion plans.