Rhodiola may boost cognitive function in oxygen-deprived pilots
Supplementing with a Rhodiola crenulata extract prior to takeoff could help pilots maintain blood oxygen levels and combat cognitive impairment at 25,000 feet.
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NutraWomen Wednesday: Lindsay Dahl, Chief Impact Officer, Ritual
Clean living expert Lindsay Dahl has been working at the forefront of environmental health campaigns to eliminate toxic chemicals in consumer products through policy and market shifts since 2004.
Sen. Cramer reintroduces bill to allow supplement purchases with HSA/FSA/HRA
US Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has reintroduced legislation to amend the tax code to allow dietary supplements to be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA).
Limosilactobacillus vaginalis offers postbiotic strategy for compromised microbiota in infants
Supplementation with heat-killed microbes of vaginal origin could help to nurture a healthy gut microbiota in infants, a new study has concluded.
Study: Wasabi compound offers cognitive health benefits
A new study demonstrates that 6-MSITC, the main bioactive compound of wasabi, may enhance working memory and episodic memory in older adults.
GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in October 2023
From the approval of postbiotics for use in health supplements in India to Blackmores' NPD plans and China's approval of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for use in infant formula, here are the most-read stories in October 2023.
Tick tock: Meal timing and chronobiotics supplementation could play crucial role in combatting obesity and cardiometabolic diseases
Supplementation of certain dietary compounds, such as chronobiotics, polyphenols and prebiotics, to directly modulate and improve circadian rhythmicity could be a key strategy in combatting obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, according to a...
Facilitating fortification: Industry-led coalition Millers for Nutrition to battle nutrition crisis by scaling up food fortification
A new cross-sector partnership aims to help millers produce adequately fortified staple foods in eight countries across Asia and Africa to tackle high rates of micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition among these populations.
Floré launches comprehensive stool analysis via health clinics
Sun Genomics’ precision probiotics brand Floré has launched a "next-generation" comprehensive stool analysis test as part of its clinical programme.
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No compromise: Singapore nutra market leans towards premium, science-backed products – exclusive insights from Swisse, QN Wellness
Singapore’s nutraceutical market is showing a preference for premium, science-backed products, with consumers refusing to compromise on quality and efficacy, even under the pressure of inflation.
Plant-based products and health: Study reveals nutritional shortfalls, but saturated fat benefits
The nutritional value of plant-based meats is limited by lack of key micronutrients, although they contain significantly less saturated fat, indicates an assessment of products on the Hong Kong market.