Study explores effects of microalgae extract and guarana in esports players
Competitive gamers who consume a complex of microalgae and guarana extracts prior to online play may experience improved reaction times, cognitive function and performance.
Archives for April 24, 2023
CRN: NDI guidance is 'doable'
NutraIngredients-USA caught up with CRN’s Steve Mister at SupplySide East to discuss new research, top priorities for the year and what they hope to see from FDA this year.
Startup Spotlight
Gummy startup builds bold portfolio to hit the mark for the masses
Nutraceutical gummies startup Nutrigums is proving easy-to-swallow with its playful designs and user-friendly formats designed to appeal to convenience-focused consumers.
ABC awards botanical excellence at 18th annual celebration ceremony
Christine Burdick-Bell, FairWild Foundation, and Sabinsa were among the recipients at this year’s ABC Botanical Excellence Awards.
AHPA: ‘Amazon reportedly enforces erroneous FDA adulteration allegation’
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has called out Amazon for allegedly prohibiting the sale of products containing Pinellia ternata based on an inaccurate adulteration allegation issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Impaired vitamin B6 and folate status linked to low birth weights, study suggests
The new prospective cohort study finds that low vitamin B6 and impaired folate levels were associated with low birth weights (LBWs) in the south Indian pregnant women studied.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches fermented solution to target the gut-muscle axis
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is today launching a new formulation which combines the benefits of whey protein, prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Biotis GOS) and probiotic cultures to support athletic performance and holistic health.
Guest Post
New ESSNA Chair discusses upcoming changes in EU food law
As former Vice-Chair Luca Bucchini officially starts his new role as Chair of ESSNA this week, he provides his deep-dive insights into formulation challenges for the sports nutrition sector.
Taurine’s eye-health benefits ‘very promising’ for functional food applications – China review
Dietary supplementation of taurine, which plays a protective role in the retina, is pivotal in reducing visual fatigue and for the maintenance of ocular health, say researchers.
Self-care sales boost: Rising demand for ‘efficient nutrient consumption’ drives growth for Asahi-owned supplement brand
Asahi-owned Dear-Natura saw a 106% increase in sales volume last year, making it the 15th consecutive year where the brand has experienced an upward trend in growth since its launch in 2007.
Can postbiotics be used in synergy with vitamin C?
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Utilising 'biotics' to improve gut health has been a growing area of interest. One such area of focus is the use of postbiotics.