Meta-analyses support curcumin’s weight management potential
The list of benefits associated with curcumin supplements may extend to weight management, says a new review of meta-analyses.
Archives for April 18, 2023
Study compares winter dosages of vitamin D3 in young healthy adults
Young healthy adults may safely supplement with 1,000 to 2,000 IU of Vitamin D3 to maintain adequate circulating levels of vitamin D when sunlight is in short supply, according to a recent study from Czech researchers.
Postbiotic may protect against leaky gut: Study
A postbiotic derived from Lactobacillus paracasei CNCM I-5220 may protect the lining of the intestine, even when the gut is subject to a strong inflammatory insult.
PODCAST: Business woman and new mum sees sales soar after dazzling TV dragons
A botanical supplement startup founder has seen business explode after impressing TV show ‘dragon’ investors with her scientific and personal knowledge of how hormones impact the skin.
Cognitive health innovation: Scientific backing leads to 900% rise in patents
Interest in nutrition for cognitive health is booming, with data revealing a 400% increase in the amount of research in this space, translating to a whopping 900% rise in patent filings.
Review concludes vitamin D may reduce mortality risk, blaming “substandard” studies for contradictions
A new systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomised controlled trials (RCTs) identifies a significant relationship between a lower risk of all-cause mortality (ACM) and vitamin D supplementation in higher quality studies, with no such...
Biotic regulation: Indonesia launches strict microorganism content standards for general processed foods
The Indonesian food safety authority has published a set of strict standards to govern the presence of microorganisms - including probiotics – in general processed foods and beverages such as yoghurt or kombucha.
Omega-3, vitamin D, biotin the most searched health supplements in 2022 – South Korea’s NAVER
Omega-3, vitamin D, and biotin were the most searched health supplements online, said South Korean search engine firm NAVER, which also operates a same name shopping site.
Clean and convenient: Aussie personalised gut health firm My Way Up details NPD and export hopes
Australian personalised gut health firm My Way Up hopes its NPD strategy of ‘clean formulas with convenience’ will lead to domestic growth as well as open export doors to Europe and the United States.