Study finds Taiyo’s Sunfiber cuts number of days with cold symptoms in healthy cohort
A study using a branded form of partially hydrolyzed guar gum has shown that it can help suppress common cold symptoms. The study used Taiyo’s Sunfiber ingredient.
Archives for September 27, 2022
SlimFast introduces intermittent fasting product line
With more than 12 million US households reportedly practicing intermittent fasting, a steady flow of supplements and apps have debuted that cater to this lifestyle.
Stopgap funding bill lacks any provisions specific to supplement industry
As had been expected, the final language of the stopgap measure to fund the federal government into December has no provisions relating to the dietary supplement industry.
Ashwagandha shows wellness benefits in US college students
Supplementation with ashwagandha may improve the psychological well-being and support academic success of college students in the United States, according to recent research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food.
Review supports zinc’s anti-viral activity, potential for COVID-19
Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in modulating human immune responses and may prove to be an important therapeutic agent for viral infections, such as COVID-19, say the authors of a recent review.
Majority of pregnant Dutch women have inadequate selenium & iodine
Dutch researchers are calling for increased intakes and potential supplementation for women planning a pregnancy after a new analysis revealed that this group had inadequate iodine status and insufficient selenium intakes.
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit: A sneak peek at the agenda
There is still time to register to join representatives from Huel, Alibaba, FourFive, Bulk, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and more at NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit, 5-7th October.
Guest Article
Improving skin health with microbiome modulators
Nizo experts discuss some of the key issues and challenges facing the nutraceutical and food ingredient industry today.
Heat-killed L. plantarum for belly fat: Meiji launching two new FFCs containing novel strain
Meiji will launch two new Foods with Function Claims (FFC) designed for reducing belly fat in Japan from October.
Sunscreen and Vitamin D: Aussie researchers to study if 'slip, slap, slop' leads to vit D drop
A world-first large-scale trial in Australia will assess if wearing high-factor sunscreen prevents healthy vitamin D production.
Functional food opportunity: Aussie researchers embark on hemp nutritional quality project to boost market
Australian researchers have been awarded $530,543 to develop hemp varieties of high nutritional value that are best-suited to local conditions, in order to boost opportunities across functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Growth Asia Summit 2022: Two weeks until must-attend Singapore conference - still time to snap up tickets!
There are just two weeks until our in-person Growth Asia Summit takes place in Singapore, but there is still time for you to snap up some of the last remaining delegate tickets!