Survey: 1 in 4 global consumers used probiotics in last 6 months
Probiotic use on the rise as science-backed probiotic strains meet a range of market needs.
Archives for August 12, 2021
Study highlights anti-inflammatory immune effects of BLIS K12
Consuming the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K12 can induce a regulatory, anti-inflammatory peripheral immune response, according to a new study from New Zealand.
Researchers investigate if white coats make dieticians more credible
Leading the charge in dietary supplementation is dieticians. Depending on where they work, dress codes differ. Researchers wanted to know if wearing a white coat impacted trust.
Study links omega-3 consumption to PCOS risk
Researchers have found a possible link between omega-3 consumption and PCOS prevalence.
Study: Gender's impact on how processed foods shape the microbiome
Researchers have discovered differences in how a diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can impact the gut microbiome of men and women, as well as pinpointing some bacteria associated with specific groups of UPFs.
Carotenoid & polyphenol skin protective mechanism outlined in study
Lycored has outlined mechanisms explaining how carotenoids and polyphenols protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a blend of these phytonutrients contributing to skin health and appearance.
Tea and herbal trade group provides best practice advice to combat fraud
Tea & Herbal Infusions Europe (THIE) has provided best practice guidance to help businesses reduce fraudulent and malicious activity by identifying the risk factors and vulnerabilities in supply chains.
Prebiotics and immunity: Australia’s The Beauty Chef expand portfolio with new supplement addition
Australia-based skin food company The Beauty Chef has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its first immune supplement – Immune Food.
Prebiotics and blood pressure: Australian researchers recruiting for clinical trial of hypertensive subjects
Researchers in Australia are currently recruiting volunteers for an RCT to study the effects of a diet high in prebiotics on blood pressure, as they seek to build on previous pre-clinical findings.