Fonterra wants to ‘play more boldly’ in the nutrition science space, launches new venture arm
The newly-formed nutrition science venture arm will enable the co-op to explore fresh value streams – and it’s already made its first investment.
Archives for June 19, 2023
Certifiably the Best: KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract Reigns Supreme in Quality, Safety and Efficacy
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The meteoric rise of Ashwagandha supplements has sparked captivating growth, accompanied by intensified demand and competition that poses a challenge for companies aiming to stand out.
The evolution of pre-workout powder for the digital generation
Pre-workout powder is re-imagining and re-defining its role for the “digitally native consumer”, according to a recent webinar from Nutrition Integrated.
GOED identifies key areas to advance omega-3 brain health research
GOED (Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) has published a comprehensive overview of the available literature investigating EPA and DHA omega-3s and their impact on brain health, examining areas such as cognition, stress and anxiety, depression,...
The female athlete: Filling the gaps in nutrition knowledge
With a review suggesting only 11% of sports nutrition research is conducted in female participants, some crucial discoveries are slowly coming to light as studies finally delve into the complicated needs of the female athlete.
‘Positive but more needs to be done’: NZ industry body responds to changes made to Therapeutic Products Bill
Industry body Natural Health Products New Zealand (NHPNZ) has welcomed changes that the government has made to the Therapeutic Products Bill post public consultation, but believes that more needs to be done, such as changing the product authorisation...
Scientific research reports, clinical evidence might be prohibited on health foods advertisements – China regulator
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has proposed new regulations for health foods advertisements, such as banning the use of scientific research reports and clinical evidence.
Proprietary Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain shown to relieve chronic constipation – 42-week RCT
The supplementation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum P9 – a proprietary strain of Chinese firm CR Jiangzhong – has been shown to relieve chronic constipation in a 42-day clinical trial.
A next-generation black pepper extract to improve mood and focus
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A black pepper extract containing phytocannabinoids and other terpenes that demonstrates cannabinoid activity without traces of THC or CBD.