Prune consumption may prevent bone loss for postmenopausal women
Dietary supplementation with prunes can have a broad range of effects on immune, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in postmenopausal women, according to a recent study.
Archives for January 2, 2024
Rockstar Energy: The ‘anchor’ to PepsiCo’s energy-drink strategy
PepsiCo is using Rockstar Energy as the core of its energy-drink strategy, while leveraging its partnership with Celsius to tap into leading consumer trends, Fabiola Torres, GM & CMO, SVP Energy Category at PepsiCo, told FoodNavigator-USA.
Got a burning question for Business Leaders from Gaia Herbs, NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite, & The Vitamin Shoppe?
The 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum will take place on January 25. The FREE webinar gives attendees the opportunity to ask a burning question (or two) to our C-suite panel from some of the most iconic brands in the dietary supplements space.
BCAAs harbor distinct and often opposing health effects: Study
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have detected biases in the study of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), suggesting that these essential nutrients do not have the homogenous effect in humans previously observed.
NutriLeads seeks global commercialisation with €4.5m funding
Dutch plant-based ingredients firm NutriLeads has achieved €4.5million Series C funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its flagship 'precision prebiotic' ingredient BeniCaros.
Study: Probiotics aid gum inflammation recovery
Probiotic supplementation can support oral microbiota recovery from gingivitis, according to findings from a recent study.
Achiote extract study finds potential to increase testosterone
Achiote extract may be beneficial for testosterone enhancement in male populations, a new study concludes, representing the "first step" in building a safety profile in humans.
Kale consumption significantly improves bowel movement and alters certain gut microbes – Japan RCT
The intake of kale has been found to modify the gut microbiota and increase defecation frequency, especially among those with low stool amounts, say Japanese researchers.
‘Point of difference’: Aussie organic formula firm Nutura Organic to debut in Thailand via CP Foods partnership
Australian infant and adult milk formula firm Nutura Organic will be making its debut in Thailand through a distribution deal with major Thai food producer CP Foods.
Policy priorities: The need-to-know nutraceutical regulations set to shape the APAC sector in 2024
From China, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, to Japan, we bring you the new nutraceutical-related regulatory policies that will be enforced across various Asia-Pacific markets in 2024.