Micronutrient bar first envisioned by Dr Bruce Ames launched at retail
A micronutrient bar first developed by renowned researcher Dr Bruce Ames, PhD, has reached widespread commercialization via a partnership with the Kroger Co.
Archives for August 22, 2022
DHA omega-3 during pregnancy may benefit mother as well as child: RCT
The benefits of DHA for the developing fetus are well-established, but a new study indicates that supplementation during pregnancy may also benefit the heart health of the mother.
GNC and The Honest Company deepen women's health retail partnership
Global health and wellness brand GNC is adding more products from The Honest Company, a wellness brand started by celebrity Jessica Alba, targeting women’s health needs around sleep, mood, immunity, and hair health.
Caffeine cuts repeated sprint times for healthy young subjects
Caffeine cut repeated sprint times in a cohort of healthy young individuals in a recent study. The trial added a positive result to this surprisingly equivocal body of research.
Pomegranate-cocoa extract blend shows healthy ageing benefits for men
A proprietary blend of extracts of pomegranate and cocoa may increase testosterone levels, improve grip strength, and improved other measures of ageing in healthy men, says a new study from India.
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: STARTUP FOCUS
Hux banks on ‘honest, accessible’ supplements to achieve ‘trusted health partner status’
For Hux and its Co-Founder Damien Byrne, the motivation behind setting up the firm was simple – to be a trusted health partner for people to find their daily edge through a range that is “honest and accessible.”
Omega-3 supplements in early pregnancy may boost foetal growth: RCT
Maternal supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in early pregnancy could bolster foetal growth in later stages and improve neonatal biometrics, according to a US study.
Sports nutrition sales steady despite price hike, yogurt sales still down – Meiji
Sales of sports nutrition products under the brand SAVAS have remained steady despite price rises and a reduction in product volumes, Meiji has reported in its FY22 Q1 results.
Inflammation and dysbiosis the most studied conditions for probiotics in recent years – new probiotics database
Inflammation and dysbiosis were the two most studied health conditions for probiotics related research between 2016 and 2020, according to a newly constructed database by a group of Hong Kong researchers.
Shucks: Fermented oyster supplement unlikely to improve muscle function in adults – Korean RCT
A recent South Korean RCT found that oral supplementation with fermented oysters did not improve muscle function in adults with relatively low muscle mass, conflicting with three previous studies.