Low vitamin C linked to cognitive impairment in older adults
Research suggests that vitamin C deficiency affects cognition and nerve signaling in the brain, making it a possible risk factor for cognitive impairment.
Archives for March 22, 2022
Norilia roars into Expo West with savory protein
Expo West attracted over 2,700 exhibitors and packed the house with a variety of proteins featuring unique flavors and ingredients. Of the thousands of new products to debut, one stood out. Not just because it’s a raman flavored protein served hot—but...
Naturopathic foundation, Standard Process team up for interventional trial
A natural medicine foundation and the supplement manufacturer Standard Process have teamed up to validate how dietary supplements in concert with lifestyle changes can improve health, with the ultimate goal to publish the results in a peer reviewed journal.
Latest surveys show promising sustainability picture for major marine omega-3s sources
The latest information from the major supplies of marine sourced omega-3s shows these resources continued to be managed in a sustainable manner, despite lingering concerns over how climate change might ultimately affect these fisheries.
Study supports safety & efficacy of NuSeed’s canola-derived omega-3 oil
The safety and efficacy of NuSeed’s transgenic long-chain omega-3-rich canola oil are supported by data from a newly published randomized, placebo-controlled, seamless phase I/II study.
BENEO invests €7.7m in new warehouse for improved efficiency
Functional ingredient producer BENEO has quadrupled storage capacity at its Offstein facility in Germany, which the company said will improve efficiency and strengthen business contingency resilience.
Sequential Skin launches test to assess ingredient effect on microbiome
Sequential Skin has released details of an in-vivo microbiome testing solution that allows firms greater insights into the effects their ingredients have on the body's microbiome.
Moringa leaves important sources of micronutrients and phytochemicals, review finds
Moringa, also known as the drumstick tree, has been extensively used as a health-promoting food additive because of its potent protection against various diseases and the widespread presence of environmental toxins, a review put together by researchers...
New commission to review the UK’s legal cannabis industry
A new commission has been set up by The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC), the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) and First November Group to review the legal cannabis industry in the UK.
‘The market for active enzymes is immeasurable’: Japan’s Shinya Koso on digestive health, weight management trends
Major Japanese supplement brand Shinya Koso believes that the market for active enzymes products is immeasurable, driven by consumers’ concern with digestive health and weight management.
Immune boosting, diabetes prevention, anti-ageing claims under fire in Japan
A range of food and supplement products that claim to boost the immune system, prevent diabetes and ageing has come under the attention of the Japanese authorities.
Probiotics improve glycaemic response in type 1 diabetes patients – Taiwan-RCT
Probiotic supplementation has been shown to improve the glycaemic response of type 1 diabetes patients, says the findings of a six-month RCT conducted in Taiwan.
Science shorts: Latest sleep, gut, infant health academic findings revealed
This round-up features the latest scientific findings on how the intake of milk protein and L-theanine could improve sleep quality, a world first oral faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and its ability to improve ulcerative colitis, and a...