Synthetic astaxanthin marketer suspends financial reporting
Cardax, a Hawaiian company that has been trying to market a synthetic form of astaxanthin, appears to be on the financial ropes.
Archives for August 18, 2021
Study finds probiotic helps subjects keep calm in face of stress
A study has found that a probiotic strain lessened stress among young Japanese men taking a validated test as measured by an endocrine system response.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Crystal Cormier, VP Operations of Nature’s Crops
Crystal Cormier has been with Nature’s Crops for over a decade, starting out as an executive assistant. Her role involved running the office, admin work, payroll, shipping/logistics, and assisting the GM. Today Cormier is VP of operations.
Brushing for better? Colgate-Palmolive kickstarts oral care health clinical study
Colgate-Palmolive has partnered with research organisation Verily Life Sciences to conduct a two-year clinical trial investigating the link between oral health and systemic human health conditions, specifically cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes.
SkinBioTherapeutics launches probiotic supplement to target psoriasis
SkinBioTherapeutics has announced its first commercial product launch with a probiotic supplement developed to target psoriasis.
Shiitake happens: Mushrooms to play key role in immunity nutrition and health, concludes report
Concerns over immune health and the pandemic has thrust the humble mushroom into the spotlight as experts hail the fungi’s ability to interact with gut microbes that influence healthy immune and inflammatory responses.
Longevity Labs extends anti-ageing spermidine benefits to US markets
Austria-based Longevity Labs has struck a deal with Upgrade Labs to make available its cell renewal dietary supplement to US consumers.
International Rice Research Institute to breed new variety with anti-cancer properties in Philippines
Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines have started work towards breeding a new variety of rice with anti-cancer properties.
HMO differences: 2’-FL is the most abundant HMO in colostrum, except in Malaysian Chinese, Japanese, Samoans
The human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) is generally the most abundant in colostrum, however, this is not the case for colostrum produced by mothers who are Malaysian Chinese, Japanese, and Samoans, said a review.
New normal? Meiji reports sales growth in sports nutrition and gummies, while functional yogurt and formula decline
Sales of sports nutrition, chocolates and gummies in Japan have increased for Meiji, while functional yogurt and formula sales have slumped in comparison to last year’s pandemic-induced spikes.