Novel coconut sap powder shows cardiovascular benefits: Study
Coconut sap powder – derived from the coconut palm tree – may boost cardiovascular health by lowering associated risk factors in middle-aged and older adults, according to a recent study.
Archives for March 3, 2023
NutraCast: Let’s get phygital: IFF wants to hear your body talk
The functional ingredient purveyor will offer an AI-driven personalized nutrition platform that combines physical and digital components.
Trades testify in Maryland against state bill to restrict supplement access
Maryland is the latest state to propose legislation to restrict the access for minors to dietary supplements for weight management.
Astaxanthin supplements may reduce visual stress from screens: RCT
Daily supplementation with astaxanthin may reduce work-induced visual stress for people over 40, says a new study from Beijing Gingko-Group (BGG).
Daily vitamins could prevent the onset of cognitive impairment, new data reports
A multivitamin with folic acid, B vitamins, Vitamin D, and CoQ10 may slow cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in the elderly.
Insights from Probiota 2023
VIDEO: New discoveries and opportunities in HMO supplementation
New research into human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is revealing exciting new opportunities to target specific health concerns within babies and the older population.
Flavonoid intake inversely associated with high blood pressure, but not dose-responsive, according to cohort study
A large-scale prospective cohort study of a Korean population finds strong inverse associations between total flavonoid intake and risk of hypertension, which was more pronounced for flavonoid sub-classes, and in men with a high BMI.
Trend tracker: Thailand, South Korea, and plant-based nutra trends in the spotlight
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including the growing popularity of TCM-infused supplements in Singapore, Thailand’s nutra sector attracting interest from local conglomerates, and South Korea’s health supplements...